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No need for pricey renovations here, the home is spectacular as is. Just move your furniture right in. Set on a 232 ft. deep lot, the house is HUGE & so is the backyard! Centrally located, this gem is walking distance to all 3 award winning schools. Plus, you can easily walk to shops, gourmet coffee, parks, train, Farmer’s Market & more! You’ll be impressed w/hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings & rich millwork. Spacious rooms, a circular floor plan & technology at your fingertips allow you to live the life you dream of. (Click on pictures to get a better sense. Or better yet, schedule a tour w/ listing agent, Lyn Flannery 847-338-2753) The circular flow of the 1st floor is perfect for entertaining. (Notice the large room sizes.) A super-sized kitchen is the heart of the home since it opens to both the breakfast room & XL family rm. Sunlight glints off the HUGE granite island & stainless appliances. Organize chaos from the kitchen desk. Cozy up to the fireplace or enjoy an action-packed movie on the flat screen TV w/Bose surround sound in the family room. A custom oak staircase leads to the sunny lower level w/5th bdrm, full bath & recreation room. Enjoy the luxurious master suite w/vaulted tray ceiling, walk-in closet & marble spa bath. 3 add’l bdrms on the 2nd floor include plush neutral carpeting & large closets w/built-in shelving. An XL hall bath w/double vanity is shared by all. Plus a 2nd floor laundry room! Entertain or relax on the big deck & enjoy the 2nd story views of the park-like yard & basketball court. Don’t worry about tracking in dirt. The mudroom allows you to stash dirty shoes, coats, backpacks & more. The gated (automatic) driveway allows kids to bike or play ball w/safety in mind. Leave your cars in the attached 2 car garage w/XL storage area (for bikes, etc.) because you’re centrally located near town, train, schools, parks, shops, restaurants & much more. Minutes from downtown Chicago or O’Hare airport.

Highlights

Room Information

Bedroom 1	19X17
Bedroom 2	14X13
Bedroom 3	14X12
Bedroom 4	11X11
Bedroom 5	15X12
Breakfast Room	1X1
Dining Room	15X14
Family Room	23X14
Kitchen	25X15
Living Room	18X15
Recreation Room	27X24

Basic Information

MLS #	06893385
List Date	2008-05-12
Subdivision
Property Model/Style
Property Features	Humidifier,Security System,Sump Pump,Sprinkler-Lawn,Air Cleaner
Price	$1,195,000
Beds	5
Full Baths	3
Half Baths	1
Basement	Full,Finished
Association Fee	$ 0
Taxes	$14,384
Year Built	1998
Lot Size	50X232
Acreage
Waterfront Property	no
Parking	yes
Garage	2 Car

School Information

Grade School	MCKENZ
Grade School District	39
Middle School	WILMET
Middle School District	39
High School	NEW TR
High School District	203
Other School District

Distance to Downtown Chicago:
15 miles

Average Drive Times:
30 minute to Chicago Loop
30 minutes to O’Hare Airport
45 minutes to Midway Airport

Express Train Commute to Loop:
20 minutes

5.3 square miles of stately trees line the streets of Wilmette, a six time winner of the “Tree City USA” award. The east side of town, by Lake Michigan, captures the history of the community. Cobblestone streets and antique lampposts give the feeling of a by-gone era. Wilmette is a charming community with a great deal to offer both residents and visitors alike.

Transportation
Chicago & Northwestern trains provide express transportation to the city in 20 minutes. The CTA elevated trains reach the Loop in 40 minutes. The Edens Expressway (I-94) can be accessed on the west side of Wilmette. PACE bus service is provided throughout the North Shore suburbs along Green Bay Road.

Schools
Districts 37 and 39 serve elementary-age students. All three districts provide computer education, art and music instruction, and gifted programs. New Trier High School, one of the most highly regarded schools in the country, boasts a 100% graduation rate. St. Francis Xavier elementary school, as well as Loyola Academy, and Regina Dominican for girls, offer outstanding alternatives to the already acclaimed public schools.

Shopping
Shopping centers include the downtown district, which features a variety of specialty shops. Edens Plaza Shopping Center provides local patrons with many shops, including Carson Pirie Scott. Plaza del Lago, one of the oldest shopping centers in the United States, houses over 35 stores featuring a variety of lovely shops and a large grocery chain. Old Orchard Center is one mile away.

Recreation
The Wilmette Park District operates 19 parks with over 320 acres of land. Gillson Park features a 1,200-foot natural sand beach attracting water sports enthusiasts as well as those who enjoy swimming and sunning. Wilmette features one of the premier sailing beaches in the Midwest. Wilmette is home to the Michigan Shores Club, Westmoreland Country Club, and the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club in addition to the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboat Station. There are more than a dozen golf and country clubs in the area.

Hospitals
Excellent medical facilities serve the surrounding areas. Evanston Hospital, a 550-bed teaching facility is associated with Northwestern University Medical School. Highland Park Hospital, a 312-bed facility, is a training and resource center for paramedics. Lake Forest Hospital, a 224-bed facility, operates a pain treatment center and senior care.

Places of Worship
Wilmette houses 16 places of worship incorporating 12 different denominations. Among these is the United States headquarters for the Baha’i faith at the landmark Baha’i Temple.

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