Welcome to 1597 Monterey Drive, a breathtaking Renaissance-style villa overlooking the 7th hole of The Glen Club Golf Course in Glenview, Illinois. Designed and built by renowned Northfield architect and builder Basil Crittenden, this exquisite estate seamlessly blends luxury, modern convenience, and timeless elegance, offering resort-style living with spectacular golf course views. Step into the grand foyer, where soaring ceilings and sophisticated architectural details create an inviting atmosphere. The main level boasts formal dining and living rooms, a built-in first-floor office, and a spectacular NEFF-designed kitchen featuring top-of-the-line appliances: a double Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, a double Wolf stove, a Miele convection oven, a built-in Miele coffee station, an ice machine, and a stunning Carrera marble island. The kitchen's centerpiece perfectly complements the custom, one-piece Carrera marble dining table, creating a cohesive and luxurious design. Just off the kitchen and breakfast area, a brand-new built-in Wolf BBQ sits on a covered porch, providing an effortless outdoor cooking experience. The spacious formal dining room is warmed by a two-sided fireplace shared with the billiards area, which also features a custom wet bar-perfect for elegant entertaining or cozy evenings with guests. The expansive primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a dedicated space for an additional office or sitting area, a gas fireplace, and a spa-like ensuite with whirlpool tub and steam shower. Upstairs, you'll find four additional bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom, while the other two have private en suite baths. One of these en suites includes a newly renovated bathroom with an oversized walk-in shower. This home offers two laundry areas for convenience-a second-floor laundry room with a Bosch washer and dryer, complete with a dedicated dog bath area, and a new LG washer and dryer in the basement laundry room. The fully finished English walk-out basement leads directly to the in-ground heated pool and spa, built by Barrington Pools, offering the perfect indoor-outdoor flow. The lower level includes a media room, exercise area, theater, spa, steam room, sauna, wine cellar, wet bar, and 6th bedroom private au-pair suite, plus a double beverage fridge and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, creating a full-service entertaining zone. Recent upgrades include newly finished maple floors in a natural finish, two brand-new 75-gallon water heaters, and a new water cooler system for the heated basement floors. The three-car garage is finished with crown molding and an epoxy-coated floor, adding to the home's luxury appeal. The professionally landscaped grounds, serene pool setting, and sweeping golf course views complete this exquisite property. 1597 Monterey Drive offers an unparalleled blend of architectural elegance, functionality, and modern luxury-a one-of-a-kind home in a premier location, masterfully crafted by Basil Crittenden.
