This EXTRA-WIDE, brick, custom built home is situated on a 45' x 161' lot with detached 2.5 car garage on a tree-lined street, delivers architectural detail throughout, large rooms and a floor plan that is perfect for entertaining, all while blissfully located within the BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT & nestled on a tree-lined street in the coveted Graceland West neighborhood. Upon entry we're faced with an elegant staircase and beautiful cream tile into hardwood flooring. To the right through French doors, we have a cozy living room with ample natural light and beautiful coffered ceilings. To the left we follow the beautiful dark stained hardwood floors into the Butler's pantry providing a sink and beverage center adjacent the large walk-in pantry leading into the exquisite, chef's kitchen. It's impossible to miss the extra-wide fridge/freezer & double oven, and beautiful sphere light fixtures to tie the room together. Custom cabinetry with stylish and black granite counter tops and an expansive center island with bar seating. There's also a nice little breakfast nook that can easily seat a 6 person table. With the open floor concept you have a full view of the spacious family room with a gorgeous and warm, stone fireplace, flanked by sliding doors flowing to the two level deck - cascading to the fenced yard - perfect for entertaining. Finishing off this floor we have a powder room, and a tucked in office. We head up the stairs to the second level with a loft type feel to the hallway with large enough space for a desk. On this floor we find 4 large bedrooms all complete with en suite bathrooms and cathedral ceilings, including the Primary bedroom. The luxurious Primary suite is beautiful with high ceilings, fireplace, natural light, and made complete by 2 walk-in closets with custom closet shelving. The en suite SPA-like bathroom with heated floors, deep jetted air soaking tub, separate steam shower with built-in bench, rain-shower head, and body sprays. The dual vanities are gorgeous with dark cabinetry and contrasting marble tile. This bath also boasts a make-up vanity. The primary suite provides access to the 2nd level deck thru a single French door and out to the 7' x 7' hot tub - perfect for relaxing any time of day or night. We finish off this floor with the first of the laundry rooms with extra storage and sink. As we head back down the stairs to the lower level we enter into the recreation room complete with a wet-bar that comfortably seats 6 stools. This area is a mix of cozy and fun - perfect for movie nights next to the fireplace, or having guests over for evening cocktails. This floor also boasts two more bedrooms with possibility to transform into home office, or fitness room. The second Laundry room is on this level as well as a bath with shower completes this floor. The lower level enjoys the comfort of in-floor radiant heat. Built-in ceiling speakers & Surround Sound, 3-ZONE HVAC (each floor is a zone), Ample Storage. Concrete parking on next to garage for a third car or basketball court. This home is an absolute MUST SEE with a great location adjacent to Lakeview School Park. Proximity to Highway 90 / 94 Kennedy Expressway, Lake Shore Drive, Irving Park Brown Line El train stop, Sheridan Red Line stop, & CTA buses. Wrigley Field & its Farmers' Market. Southport restaurants and shops. Enjoy neighborhood favorites: Roost Chicken & Biscuits, Tango Sur, Coal Fire Pizza, Zia's Lago Vista, & pastries and coffee from Southern France Patisserie. Must see.
