Nestled in a Magical Garden Setting - Historic British Tudor Transformed for Modern Living Originally built in 1894, this enchanting British Tudor has been thoughtfully updated to suit today's lifestyle, all while retaining its timeless character. Set amid lush, curated gardens, the home invites you to relax on the charming wraparound sunroom-perfect for lazy afternoons. Step inside to a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, setting the tone for the warmth and comfort found throughout. A flexible floor plan offers a gracious living room and library, ideal for multiple gathering spaces. The formal dining room is perfect for special occasions and entertaining. Renowned architecture firm Morgante Wilson designed a seamless addition, including a sun-filled family room and a chef's kitchen loaded with high-end features. A bright breakfast room overlooks the spectacular gardens, and the layout flows beautifully with a butler's pantry and practical mudroom. Upstairs, the second floor features a true primary suite with a tranquil bedroom, private sitting room, and a luxurious spa-like bath complete with a statement soaking tub and steam shower. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath and a large laundry room complete this level. The third floor offers two more spacious bedrooms and another full bath-perfect for guests, offices, or playrooms. The lower level, excavated beneath the addition, boasts soaring 12' ceilings and includes a media room and game room. High-end mechanicals are found throughout the home, including heated flooring, smart home technology, newer windows, and a new roof. Outside, the gardens are a dream-featuring a native garden, a rain garden and easy-care perennial beds designed for beauty and low maintenance. The former horse barn has been converted into a 2-car garage, adding even more character to this special property. A paver pad off the alley provides a third off-street parking space.

Welcome to this truly exceptional residence, where timeless architecture meets contemporary living. As you step inside, you're greeted by elegant double arches adorned with exquisite custom trim and detailing. The dramatic sun-drenched living room, perfect even for a grand piano, features dark-stained herringbone hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and an original fireplace that adds warmth and character. The formal dining room is ideal for special gatherings, with intricate moldings and large windows creating an inviting ambiance. The newly updated kitchen is a dream for both casual cooks and passionate chefs, showcasing custom cabinetry, designer countertops, and high-end appliances-including an induction cooktop and a built-in coffee bar. Bar seating flows into a spacious family room addition, where a curved wall of windows embraces a casual dining area and a large, sunlit family gathering space-perfect for movie nights or entertaining. The main level also offers a cozy sunroom with terracotta tile flooring and a fireplace-perfect as a home office, reading nook, or music room. A beautiful library just off the grand foyer offers flexible use. Two stylish powder rooms complete this level. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized family bedrooms and a luxurious primary suite, which includes a tandem office or dressing room, two additional baths, and a large laundry room. The third level features an additional bedroom and full bath, along with a finished flex space-- ideal as a playroom or studio, with potential to expand. Outside, the extra-wide lot offers two spacious patios, vibrant flower beds, and lush greenery-perfect for the gardening enthusiast or outdoor entertainer. A brick two-car garage is conveniently accessed via the rear alley, complemented by a circular driveway in front for added ease.

Welcome to 739 Forest Avenue, an exquisitely updated, stately Victorian in the heart of Southeast Evanston. Set on a beautiful, tree-lined street 3 blocks from Lake Michigan, this 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath home seamlessly combines elegant historic features with modern luxury. A gracious front porch leads into the inviting foyer with an oak paneled staircase. French doors open to a spacious, sun filled living room with a wood burning fireplace, centered between built-in bookcases, and new quarter-sawn oak flooring. French doors lead into an adjacent sun room with windows on 3 sides. French doors on the opposite side of the living room lead into the formal dining room, which has an elegant leaded window, display cabinet and new quarter-sawn flooring with an inlaid border, which exactly replicates the original. The spacious chef's kitchen has an abundance of custom in-set cabinets and drawers, a large island, quartzite counters, 2 Shaw sinks, a Bosch dishwasher, 2 Subzero units, a 6 burner Viking cooktop, 2 Viking built-in ovens, a Viking convection oven, instant hot and cold filtered water, 2 pantries and casual dining space to accommodate 6 to 8 guests. Adjacent to the kitchen is a mud room with full sized laundry and sink. A powder room completes the first floor. Front and back staircases lead to the second floor. The graciously sized primary suite has 3 exposures, a generous walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with heated floors, double sinks, a spa shower and a smart tv mirror to watch the morning news. There are 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor, one of which has a tandem dressing room and is currently used as an office/sunroom. A hall bath, with plumbing for a second sink, completes this floor. The top floor is a hidden gem: a private suite perfect for guests or a nanny, plus an enormous library/family room/playroom with skylights, window seats and walls of built-ins. The full basement, with an exercise room and ample storage space is accessible from the interior and exterior of the home. The professionally landscaped grounds feature mature trees, a charming playhouse, and a three-car garage with a full second story for storage, but ready to be transformed into a guest apartment, studio, or home office. This home is ideally situated in a 3-4 block radius to the Metra, EL, restaurants, shops, parks, beaches and the renowned Lincoln Elementary School.

Timeless elegance meets prime location in this classic English brick beauty, nestled on the golf course in sought-after Northeast Evanston. From the moment you enter, you're greeted by a grand foyer and dramatic staircase framed by a soaring two-story Palladian window that floods the space with natural light. The expansive living room, surrounded by windows on three sides, offers flexibility for multiple seating areas-ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The formal dining room comfortably accommodates a table for ten, perfect for hosting gatherings. The kitchen provides excellent workspace and abundant cabinetry, with a cozy breakfast nook overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard. A main-floor den with a full en-suite bath can easily serve as a sixth bedroom or private guest suite. Upstairs, the generous primary suite features a spacious bedroom, inviting sitting area, and an updated en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bath. The third level offers two more bedrooms and a fourth full bath-ideal for guests, a home office, or creative spaces. The finished lower level includes a large recreation room perfect for movie nights or game days, along with a sizable laundry room, abundant storage, and a convenient walk-out door.But it's the outdoor space that truly steals the show-multiple decks and patios, lush gardens, and a detached two-car garage create a private oasis. Step through the rear gate and find yourself directly on the golf course, with sweeping views of the greens at your doorstep.This is more than a home-it's a lifestyle.

East Wilmette farmhouse jewel w/ 4 beds, 3.5 baths, convenient second-floor laundry and a gorgeous garden just a few blocks from Gilson Beach, a short walk to bustling downtown Wilmette and in the New Trier school district! This meticulously maintained home, which is a lovely mix of old and new, has arched LR windows, preserved millwork and pristine hardwood floors throughout. The original interior foyer door opens to a stylish interior of William Morris wallpaper and a gorgeous wooden staircase. Custom cabinetry flanks the LR fireplace, which comes equipped with a fan to keep cozy fires burning. The home has great flow with a separate DR that leads to a family room / office / den with original pocket door. Next is the chef's eat-in kitchen featuring Wood-Mode custom cabinetry, paneled Sub-Zero fridge, double wall ovens, beverage fridge and warming drawer oven. French doors lead to a tranquil and spacious fenced yard full of perennials and an impressively large Willow tree in a far corner of the lot. Complete with an underground sprinkler system and welcoming patio. Plentiful storage and a powder room round out the first floor. Upstairs, the lovely primary bedroom suite features a custom walk-in closet with Wood-Mode floor-to-ceiling cabinets and island. More custom cabinets make an appearance in the adjoining primary bath! Two sinks, heated tiles, a large walk-in shower with built-in bench and a conveniently located additional laundry room complete the primary suite. A second and third bedroom and additional full bathroom are also on this floor. The third floor includes a large bedroom with a full bath (and mint condition vintage claw-foot tub!). The large attic opposite the fourth bedroom offers endless opportunities for build-out! Large basement includes partially finished space with bonus room, additional laundry room (with 2 more dryers) and workshop area. Includes two-car garage, plus adjacent parking pad with two exterior spots. Supplemental AC in attic bedroom. This is an estate sale and sold as-is.

Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in North Evanston and just moments from Willard School, this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.1-bath brick home offers the perfect blend of timeless character and modern design. The open-concept layout features a massive kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinetry, abundant prep space, and a generous breakfast bar that flows into the dining area and family room, where sliding glass doors open to a sizable deck and expansive landscaped backyard. A sun-filled living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a south-facing sunroom bring warmth and light into the main level. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a sleek en-suite bath with leathered granite counters, double vanity, and a walk-in shower, while three additional bedrooms share a stylish hall bath with double sinks, quartz counters, and a tub. The finished basement offers a spacious rec room, laundry, and storage, while additional features include hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and major updates completed in 2020 gut rehab-new furnace, AC, plumbing, electrical, windows, deck, 2-car garage, and a newer roof. Ideally located near Central Street shops, parks, and just minutes to downtown Evanston and the expressway, this beautifully updated home is ready to impress.

Beautifully updated home located in the heart of Andersonville within a short walk to restaurants, bars, entertainment, coffee shops and transportation. A recent renovation of the kitchen includes a huge island, lots of storage, new appliances, cabinetry and countertops. There is a huge loft like primary suite upstairs with an updated bathroom that has two vanities, water closet and large shower. The loft above the bedroom area has tons of storage. The interior of the house has been completely repainted and the lower level is set up like a second primary suite. The house is situated at the back of the lot with two parking spaces and gives you privacy from the street with it's tall well maintained fence. The large yard is great for entertainment. All of this and solar panels too! This is city living with a feeling of privacy at it's best!

Wilmette gem in McKenzie school district. Completely renovated in 2021, this spacious home has a multi-use floor plan with 2 bedrooms up and 2 on the main floor. Open-concept kitchen and dining room with excellent southern exposure and tons of natural light. Kitchen with custom cabinets that include a pantry, appliance garage, slow-close drawers, and stunning color! Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and beautiful tile backsplash. Full bath on the first floor, fully renovated with a large stand-up shower, glass seamless door and luxury tiles. Refinished hardwood floors in excellent condition throughout the first floor. New canned lights, light fixtures and updated 200 amp electrical. New custom neutral window treatments throughout. 2nd floor has a dormered addition that features two large full-height bedrooms with ample closet space and a newer full bath with tub and storage. Basement semi-finished with tons of storage, laundry space with newer front-loading machines, and a recreation area. A functional and durable epoxy floor was installed in the basement. Enjoy the side driveway and charming, landscaped, fenced-in yard. Large 2.5-car garage. Nothing to do but move in. Spac pac for central AC installed in 2021, water heater 2021, water softener added, Boiler upgraded to new and serviced by American Vintage Home. Location is excellent. Residential street close to Metra, downtown Wilmette with all the best restaurants + shopping, Centennial pool/ ice rink, and several parks. Close to Whole Foods and Jewel. Excellent schools include McKenzie, Wilmette Jr High and New Trier. Great community and easy commute to the city.

Nestled in Evanston's Oakton Historical District, this Dutch Colonial charmer has so much to offer following its 2013 expansion. Stepping into the living room from the entry foyer, a wall of windows on three sides provides graceful views of the tree-lined street. While the wood burning fireplace with brick surround is a focal point of the living room and had its interior replaced in 2017, it is being conveyed in AS IS condition. A graceful archway highlights the transition to the dining room which is then separated from the adjacent family room by a set of French doors. The family room shares a pass-through window with breakfast bar to the expanded and updated kitchen. There you will appreciate the extensive storage space available with the solid wood cabinets, expansive quartz countertops, SS appliances, and three exposures to the outside. The kitchen also has direct access to the covered deck overlooking the yard. The deck boasts a ceiling fan so you can sit out in comfort even on hot summer days. The first floor is rounded out with a laundry closet for front loading stackable washer/dryer, a powder room, and a mud room type space opposite the side entrance. Upstairs the primary suite spans the front width of the house, featuring two closets and a newer bathroom with a marble tile walk-in shower. The other three bedrooms have been recently painted and share an updated hall bathroom. Other features of the home: hardwood floors throughout first and second floors; updated windows and treatments; ceiling fans in all bedrooms; an unfinished basement ready for your personal touch; open rear yard with a raised garden bed waiting for a late summer crop or fall flowers. Other improvements: 2015 space pac a/c and roof; 2025 new hot water heater & entire sidewalk along east side of house from street to alley replaced. One car garage with storage shed is also conveyed in AS IS condition. A parking pad accommodating two cars, adjacent to the garage, is accessible from the rear alley. Harvard Terrace is known for its annual block party. Location is near schools, parks, South Blvd EL stop and has easy access to Ridge Ave for a drive to downtown Evanston and or into Chicago. Make this your new home.