438 Birch Street, Winnetka, IL

$2,749,900

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4

Beds

Baths

5,000

Square feet

About 438 Birch Street

Exceptional newer construction in an A+ Tree Streets location, this French Provincial-inspired brick and limestone home offers approximately 5,000 square feet of beautifully finished living space, an outstanding floor plan and an extraordinary level of care and maintenance. Built in 2012, this 5-bedroom, 4.1-bath home is ideally located just moments from schools, parks, the train, restaurants, shopping and downtown Winnetka. A gracious center-entry floor plan features formal living and dining rooms and a handsome custom library with coffered ceiling and custom built-ins. At the heart of the home, the gourmet eat-in kitchen features high-end appliances and an oversized island and opens seamlessly to the spacious family room with fireplace and beautiful backyard views. A generous mudroom completes the main level. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers two walk-in closets and a spa-like bath with heated floors. Three additional bedrooms, two full baths and second-floor laundry complete the upper level. The fully finished lower level features radiant-heated floors and offers a fifth bedroom and full bath, recreation area, bar with beverage and wine refrigeration, dedicated exercise room with gym flooring and mirrored wall, and theater area with HD projector, 110-inch screen and surround sound. The expansive backyard is designed for seamless outdoor living and entertaining, with a large paver patio and outdoor kitchen featuring a gas grill and refrigerator, surrounded by mature landscaping. The entire property is enhanced by a fully zoned irrigation system and landscape lighting throughout the front, side and rear yards. A detached two-car garage and concrete driveway provide additional convenience and functionality. Meticulously maintained and continually enhanced, the home offers an extensive list of meaningful improvements. An exceptional combination of newer construction, timeless architecture, incredible functionality and a premier location in the heart of Winnetka.

Features of 438 Birch Street

MLS® # 12433803
Price $2,749,900
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4.50
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 5,000
Year Built 2012
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Status Contingent

Community Information

Address 438 Birch Street
Area Winnetka
City Winnetka
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60093

Amenities

Parking Spaces 2
Parking Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
# of Garages 2
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
Appliances Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 3
Fireplaces Gas Log, More than one
Stories 2 Stories
Has Basement Yes
Basement Finished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Brick
Lot Description Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Roof Asphalt

School Information

District 203
Elementary Crow Island Elementary School
Middle Carleton W Washburne School
High New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Additional Information

Days on Market 6
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable

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