2255 Shady

Highland Park, IL 60035

If you are a fan of the Botanic Gardens, then you will love this home which sits just under 2-acres of thousands of constantly blooming perennials & vegetation each blossoming at different times of the season providing you with beauty throughout the year. As you enter the Dramatic double-story foyer you are surrounded with stately elegance. On one side, you'll see a custom stairwell, look up to see the Schonbek Chandelier & below your feet is a stone floor with inlays of custom blue Bahia, onyx & lapus lazuli all carefully selected precious stones which have been assembled by hand in a puzzle-like fashion creating a one of a kind work of art. This craftsmanship is in several areas T/O this home. The chef's kitchen has top of the line professional appliances including, a steam oven, warming drawer, Viking professional hood accented with Blue Bahia Granite counters & stunning lighted cabinetry with a grand Island & seating. One of my favorite areas in the kitchen is the cafe barista bar which fills the kitchen with the most amazing aroma of espresso brewing. There has been no expense spared to the quality finishes in this home. The baths and the kitchen have the finest selections of Onyx, Marble, Glass tiles, French plumbing fixtures, Toto Toilets, Bidets, skylights, lighting & Solid core interior wood doors. Primary bedroom has a walk out deck overlooking the lush green back yard & two walk-in closets. Enter the hotel-like Bath with double vanities, Claw foot tub & magnificent shower with slabs of white Carrara marble showcasing the state-of-the-art shower with Kohler DTC digital shower system. All the bedrooms are large with vaulted ceilings & closet organizational systems. Two bedrooms share a bathroom centered between them with two shower areas, double vanities & a soaking tub. Every bathroom has the most elite finishes and all bedrooms feel like primary suites. A fourth level bonus room can be used as your private executive office, 5th bedroom or your adult child's apartment. This private room also has a walk-in closet & full bath. The basement is finished with a wine room, bedroom, game room, storage & fireplace. The home runs efficiently with 3-zones of Heating & cooling. Over 300 Amps of electric will accommodate all your electrical car needs. Another great feature is the central vacuum system. Natural light floods in through all six skylights. If you are looking for quality, tranquility & space, this is your home! Award winning schools plus choice of selecting Highland Park High School or Deerfield High School. Located centrally between both the 94 Eden's Expressway & 294 Expressway. There is over 8,000 sf of living space not including the 3+ car garage. This home is truly a masterpiece!