Under Contract
501 Forest Avenue
Wilmette IL, 60091
$1,995,000
$457.04 per sqft
Under Contract
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,365 sqft
Residential
Built in 2000
Courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Super Cool one owner custom built, (2000) brick home ideally located on Forest Ave.-- a bucolic tree-lined, cobblestone street in E. Wilmette. One block from Lake Michigan. HUGE 80 x 190 lot. Designed by Douglass + Brock Architects who designed the Master Plan for Conway Farms in Lake Forest, and Ballroom Re-design of Michigan Shores Club---this home is a treat! This Red Brick Contemporary Georgian facade opens to a SPACIOUS, traditional, symmetrical interior with HUGE windows and transoms, exceptional quality, incredible mill-work, soaring 17 ft ceilings and sweeping open circular floor plan and simultaneously distinct spaces. Fabulous flexible floor plan with the elusive first floor primary bedroom and adjoining large library suite that allows for 3180 sq feet of one-level living. (including generous 2 car heated attached garage.) Dueling open staircases at each end of the home lead to the second floor complete with 3 additional private bedrooms ALL en-suite and storage galore! Glimpses of the Lake from the Primary BR, Library, Living Room and upstairs hallway. The light in this home is incredible! Entertaining is effortless. Symmetry is prominent from the gracious Living Room with FP and high ceilings on one side of the home to the generous dining/gathering room in the center and sunny Family Room on the south end- also with FP and High Ceilings. The "cherry on the top" to the first floor layout is the fabulous large three season porch with gorgeous bluestone floor overlooking another bluestone patio and soothing sounds of the heated koi pond with fountain. The kitchen--always the hub of the home--highlights an island, peninsula and open breakfast room. Also featuring a butlers pantry, wet-bar, beverage fridge and planning desk--the kitchen was designed to accommodate cooks and cook supervisors. Adding to the great entertaining space is a big, beautiful, private brick walled bluestone patio for lounging, dining and grilling, (includes outdoor gas connection). It is rare to have a generous two car heated attached garage with room for storage and an enclosed walk-out entrance to the basement storage. Mud room and first floor sun-lit big laundry room also opens to the private side yard patio.The 2300 sq ft deep basement offers 2 big finished rec rooms and a huge undeveloped storage room with walkout to garage. The possibilities are endless. (Bedroom(s), Bath, workout?) and still unlimited storage! Big Corner lot so the house gets outstanding light. Thoughtful, mature landscaping and private spaces too. Uniquely suited to Age-in-Place and/or Raise a Family. Plan on being the "host-house" for Wilmette's Third of July and all Beach Related Events! Truly a great home!
12023625
MLSⓇ ID
April 9, 2024
Listed
April 16, 2024
Updated
Map
501 Forest Avenue
Wilmette IL, 60091
Interior Features
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
4.5
Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Gas Log
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior/Building Features
Exterior Features
Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
School Information
School District
39
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Other Property Details
Area Name
Wilmette
Taxes
$35,404
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
8
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Total
2
View
No
County
Cook
Municipality
New Trier
Water Source
Lake Michigan
Pool
No
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.25% 1ST M, 1.75% BAL - $495
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
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4/16/2024 | Under Contract | — |
Courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate, Pamela Kirby,
Listing Contact: 847-778-7987
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