870 Prospect Avenue, Winnetka, IL

$1,649,000

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4

Beds

Baths

3,215

Square feet

0.30

Acres

About 870 Prospect Avenue

Enjoy an East Winnetka lifestyle on a beautifully landscaped expansive .3 acre all brick home in an ideal location, only blocks to Tower Road beach, Hubbard Woods/Winnetka shops and restaurants, schools, parks, and train. This sophisticated Georgian offering a great circular floorplan, grandly scaled rooms filled with natural light, fabulous outdoor spaces with a fully fenced yard, and an attached 2+-car garage, is perfect for seamless everyday living and entertaining. The welcoming foyer with a gracious staircase centers the home and opens to a spacious sunny living room with a gas log fireplace and handsome mantel. A comfortable family room with custom built-ins and oversized windows has panoramic vistas of the grounds and mature trees.The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, a large island with table seating, and a sitting area for play or relaxation with access to a private patio to enjoy al fresco dining and outdoor living. The elegant dining room is ideal for any size gathering. Upstairs the private primary includes a renovated ensuite bath and a large cedar lined walk-in custom closet. 3 additional generously sized bedrooms share a beautifully renovated hall bath with a double sink. The basement with laundry has abundant storage and awaits your design ideas. Hardwood flooring is under all carpeting. This is a great opportunity for a timeless East Winnetka home in a walk-to-all location.

Features of 870 Prospect Avenue

MLS® # 12745759
Price $1,649,000
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2.50
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 3,215
Acres 0.30
Year Built 1963
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Style Georgian
Status Contingent

Community Information

Address 870 Prospect Avenue
Area Winnetka
City Winnetka
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60093

Amenities

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

Interior

Appliances Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Gas Log, Gas Starter
Stories 2 Stories
Has Basement Yes
Basement Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial

Exterior

Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt

School Information

District 203
Elementary Greeley 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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