1116 Elmwood Avenue, Wilmette, IL

$2,250,000

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4

Beds

Baths

5,000

Square feet

0.20

Acres

About 1116 Elmwood Avenue

New home in East Wilmette desirable CAGE area neighborhood. This home features a charming front porch as a welcoming entry to the home. The first floor features a formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with coffered ceilings and built-in cabinets for convenient china storage. There are hardwood floors throughout and lots of architectural details and character that make this house a HOME. A beautiful custom de Giulio chef's kitchen with coffered ceilings, a stunning large island with extra seating and storage, and white marble countertops and backsplash. The kitchen features all top-of-the-line appliances, and high-end custom finishes include SIE matic and beau arts custom Cabinetry with built-in subzero refrigerator doors, refrigerator drawers, walnut cabinetry, a large built-in fridge freezer, a Viking, dual fuel range, handmade de Giulio custom hood with external fan to reduce noise, a GAGGENAU induction cooktop and convection steam oven, dual dishwashers, a large walk-in pantry and Butler's pantry - bar area. There is a separate breakfast area with a convenient coffee bar area with granite countertops and extra fridge drawers - all overlooking the beautifully landscape backyard. The second floor features four nicely scaled bedrooms - +2 full bathrooms room. The primary suite has dramatic, vaulted ceilings, large dual his/hers closets, and a gas fire place. A lovely spa bathroom with heated floors, a large Japanese soaking tub, a separate shower with multiple showerheads, and dual sink vanity by Ann Sachs/Kallista. Three additional nicely scaled bedrooms with great closet space plus nicely updated full hall bath.There is a third floor unfinished attic for additional storage. A convenient rear mudroom provides access to the backyard and fully finished lower level. The fully finished lower level includes 2 bedrooms (or office) , tile radiant floor, and a full bathroom with a steam shower and a wet bar for entertaining. Additional storage closets throughout the lower level. Three solar tubes, bring natural light throughout the home. The home is heated and cooled geothermal by two climate master units, 2019/20. Each with three zones controlled by 6ECOBEE thermostats, delivering low energy bills and environmentally friendly comfort year-round. Additional upgrades include a 2020 tankless water heater, hot water heater, UV light/HEPA filtration with an air exchange or air exchanger and whole home humidification. The home also features two sump pump systems with back backups, a Generac generator, 400 amp service with buried utility lines. Ethernet and Sonos sound wiring, and Lutron Cafeta lighting controls throughout most of the home. The newly landscape yard offers multiple stone, paved, entertaining areas alongside a large grassy space suited to every member of the household. It features mature Trees, a wide variety of perennials, custom, LED, lighting, inground, sprinklers, a hot water, tap, buried utilities, with no overhead lines, wired stereo sound, a built-in barbecue with a durable, all season, lighting, all season, soapstone countertop, and a large stone built in planter with seating that serve serves as the yards focal point. This home is an East Wilmette gem! A plus location - a short walk to schools, the Metra train, downtown area, and beach.

Features of 1116 Elmwood Avenue

MLS® # 12747536
Price $2,250,000
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3.50
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 5,000
Acres 0.20
Year Built 1908
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Style American 4-Sq.
Status Contingent

Community Information

Address 1116 Elmwood Avenue
Area Wilmette
Subdivision Cage
City Wilmette
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60091

Amenities

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

Interior

Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sauna, Wet Bar, Solar Tube(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
Heating Zoned, Geothermal, Radiant Floor
Cooling Zoned, Geothermal
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 3
Fireplaces Wood Burning, Heatilator, Circulating, More than one
Stories 2 Stories
Has Basement Yes
Basement Finished, Exterior Entry, Egress Window, 8 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full

Exterior

Exterior Cedar, Frame, Shake Siding, Stucco, Fiber Cement, Plaster
Exterior Features Outdoor Grill
Lot Description Landscaped, Mature Trees
Roof Asphalt
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

School Information

District 203
Elementary Central Elementary School
High New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Additional Information

Days on Market 4
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable

Listing Details

Office@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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