Rarely available double lot home with a coveted front driveway in the Gold Coast! Extraordinary architecture and contemporary appointments are the hallmarks of this historic Victorian mansion in the heart of the Gold Coast with a rare extended driveway. Originally designed in 1883 by Chicago architect A.M.F Colton & Sons, this 7 bed/7.5 bath single-family home underwent an extensive renovation to meet the discerning standards of today's modern family. And first impressions don't disappoint. From the street, the home's ornate brick-and-stone facade and slate roof command attention, while four-seasons landscaping, a covered front porch and a wrought iron privacy fence amplify the charm. Inside, more than 10,000 interior square feet unfold, beginning with a fabulous reception hall that puts this home's original, hand-carved woodwork on display. The nearby front living room flaunts leaded glass windows, decorative crown molding, Australian lacewood pocket doors and a marble-fronted fireplace. The main floor footprint also includes a formal dining room with fireplace, a magnificent all-white chef's kitchen with built-in breakfast nook, a cozy family room, a designer mudroom with exposed brick, and a glassy addition that connects the main home to its ivy-covered coach house and immaculate 3-car garage. Upstairs, there are five lovely, light-filled bedrooms on the second level, each with its own design-forward personality, and a luxurious, full-floor primary suite on the top floor with two beautiful baths, two large dressing rooms and an office. Downstairs on the lower level, a home theater, a family room, a multi-use game room and a fabulous guest room with built-in bunks level up the all-inclusive lifestyle this home affords. Additional living spaces include a 1,250-square-foot attached coach house apartment with an additional bedroom, family room and kitchen above the garage for extended-stay guests and a meticulously manicured side-lot courtyard with an outdoor kitchen and a paver patio for alfresco entertaining. (The private side lot runs the length of the house, 132 feet in depth to be exact. There's also a designated dog run on the north side of the house.) Further features and amenities include 10-foot ceiling heights, hardwood floors, six total fireplaces, statement lighting, custom draperies, private guest parking, and a breadth of space between neighbors for endless natural light. Surrounded by some of the city's most exclusive real estate and strolling distance to the Division Street Farmers' Market, the lake and a wealth of world-class shopping and dining along the Mag Mile, 1432 N. State Pkwy. is an incomparable property with the best of Chicago outside its front door.
