Prepare to be dazzled by Heritage Stunning custom 6+ bedroom French Country show home in the heart of East Glencoe. From the expansive entryway to the lush grounds on over an expansive 1/2 acre, you will be wowed by the timeless beauty, design, & detail of the spacious layout. The circular bridal staircase with its simple, classic ironwork, whirls you into the Grand Foyer, leading you into the stunning 1st floor rooms with their inviting entertainment flow. Beginning with the elegant formal living room with its wood-burning, limestone fireplace with a gas starter & marble-tiled guest powder room, you easily flow to the magnificent cherry-paneled library / office with its coffered ceiling, wood-burning fireplace with gas starter, & French doors to the outside & adjacent elevator to all 3 floors. Straight ahead from the entry, you are welcomed into the true heart of this home-the expansive family room with another magnificent limestone fireplace (wood-burning with gas starter). The French doors open out to the backyard sanctuary accented with a beautifully expansive brick patio. The lilac-lined path leads you to the in-ground auto-covered pool & Jacuzzi with additional eating & sitting areas. The incredible landscape is equipped with an underground sprinkler system, front & back. The family room flows into the large breakfast room adjacent to a true Chef's kitchen featuring a center granite island & breakfast bar that seats 3-4, custom Neff cabinetry, stainless steel, top-of-the-line appliances, & walk-in pantry with a kitchen work desk. The granite built-in serving station with glass cabinetry just beyond the formal, light-filled gracious & spacious dining room with elegant molding & wainscoting. This 1st floor layout is ideal for entertaining & has been the hub for occasions, events of all sizes-from cozy neighborhood gatherings, birthdays, & weddings, to pool parties, cookie contests, & lavish celebrations with guest lists that top 150. Also on this floor, you'll find not only the oak back staircase, but a terrific mudroom with a 2nd powder room & over-sized stone-tiled laundry room with side-by-side washer/dryer, leading to the 3+ car garage with its additional refrigerator, full-size freezer & Costco shelving. On the upper level, the Primary suite is expansive with its 24' x 20' footprint & ideally designed for rest & relaxation. The primary bedroom is filled with light highlighted by the double entry doors, sitting area & private balcony accented by the dual sided limestone gas fireplace as the ideal centerpiece. Sharing this gas fireplace is the stunning, light-filled sitting room that can double as a nursery &/or office. The primary bedroom suite is complete with his/her walk-in closets, a large primary bath with his/her sinks, make-up vanity, Jacuzzi tub, walk-in stone shower with steam, & separate toilet room with bidet. Completing the upper level are four very generously-sized bedroom suites. The largest & most private bedroom suite welcomes guests, nanny, in-laws, or teens with its private bath & walk-in closet conveniently located off the second staircase. The lower level of this home, with its hardwood floors & open plan features a wet bar with a mini kitchen, large & versatile recreation room, home theatre, two additional bedrooms, one that doubles as a home office that easily doubles as an exercise suite with built-ins, & full bath with tub/shower that has dual access & an adjacent sauna. Storage abounds with three hidden storage rooms and a 22' x 6' craft room, an additional refrigerator-freezer, a second full freezer, & a full-size free-standing wine refrigerator. The alarm system, Knox box & Generac generator are just a few of the added benefits. The 3.5+car attached garage area is positioned to allow easy access from both driveway entrances & creates the perfect curb appeal & dramatic presence of this home with its magnificent landscape.
