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77 Macarthur
Highland Park, IL 60035

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 / 1 Baths
  • 5,711 Sq. Ft.
  • Built In 1892
Price

$1,250,000

Est Payment
$9,335 / month (details)  
Taxes
$28,874  
Assessments
$105  
Beds
5  
Baths
3 / 1  
Rooms
15  
Type
Detached Single  
Sq. Ft.
5,711  
Lot Size
16117  
Built
1892  
Neighborhood
Highland Park  
MLS
#10989952
Status
Sold (7/28/2021)

Property Description

Expanded, remodeled & exquisitely restored Ft. Sheridan Captain's Mansion showcasing yesterday's charm yet seamlessly enhanced with all of today's desirable amenities. Chef's dream kitchen features custom beaded inset shaker style cabinetry, granite counters, chopping block prep island, professional grade stainless steel appliances porcelain farm sink, under cabinet lighting, built-in speakers, recessed lights and large peninsula w/ stool seating open to the huge breakfast room & cozy family room with a WBFP, beautiful built-in bench window seat overlooking the giant bluestone patio with seating wall. Breath taking sunny great-room addition features a two-story cathedral ceiling w/ exposed brick walls, handsome timbers, built-in media center with bench window seats & book shelves, WBFP, access to the gorgeous bluestone screened porch & wrap around balcony plus a wall of windows with serene seasonal lake views and year round ravine scenery & lake breezes. The spacious & romantic primary bedroom suite features a seating area w/ a gas FP overlooking the parade grounds, magnificent custom outfitted WIC, private office w/ orginal pocket French doors, and a luxurious spa bath with natural stone floor, white subway tile wainscoting, white beaded inset shaker cabinetry with marble counters, his & her vanities + make-up vanity, extra large multi-head shower, private lav room, plus recessed & sconce lighting. Convenient 2nd floor laundry room has white front load W/D, and ample hanging, folding & storage space. The sizeable secondary bedrooms share a beautiful hall bath w/ double sink vanity. Sunny finished attic features a dormered loft space w/ built-ins, two additional bedrooms, cedar storage closet, and a gorgeous vintage bath with original claw foot tub, mosiac tile floor and white beadboard wainscoting. Additional amenities include an attached, oversized 3 car garage, a delightful pottery barn catalog worthy mud-room with large double closet & built-in storage cubbies & cabinetry, huge unfinished basement with tremendous natural light, tall ceiling height and ample room for a wine cellar, 2 large recreation rooms and still extraordinary raw storage space, Zoned HVAC, restored yet enhanced double pane windows T/O, updated roof, walk-in front hall closet, and 2nd rear staircase. Lovingly restored vintage details include the original vestibule entry, gracious & inviting foyer, elegant & extra wide wood double back staircase, hardwood floors, wainscoting detail, 10' high cove ceilings, picture rail, crown molding, oversized windows, original pocket doors, hardware and transoms, a formal front living room w/ WBFP open to the formal dining room w/ original breakfront, matching built-in corner curio cabinets and gas FP w/ marble surround, finished attic, generous room sizes T/O, and so much more. Historic Ft. Sheridan is located on Lake Michigan, outfitted with walking trails & easy access outdoor recreation, convenient to downtown Highwood, Highland Park & Lake Forest, quick access to the Metra, highway and scenic Sheridan Rd. The perfect entertaining home designed for easy living - don't miss this true gem!

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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
Hardwood
20X16
Dining Room
Main
Hardwood
18X12
Kitchen
Main
Hardwood
14X14
Family Room
Main
Hardwood
18X13
Laundry
Second
Vinyl
13X5
Master Bedroom
Second
Hardwood
20X16
Bedroom 2
Second
Carpet
14X13
Bedroom 3
Second
Carpet
14X12
Bedroom 4
Third
Hardwood
21X17
Bedroom 5
Third
Hardwood
14X10
Breakfast Room
Main
Hardwood
13X10
Office
Second
Hardwood
13X10
Great Room
Main
Hardwood
19X17
Loft
Third
Hardwood
23X18
Recreation Room
Basement
Other
34X16
Exercise Room
Basement
Other
29X12
Foyer
Main
Hardwood
13X10
Mud Room
Main
15X07
Walk In Closet
Second
Hardwood
15X7

Utilities

  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling Central Air, Zoned
  • Water Lake Michigan
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), 10' Ceiling, 9' Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters
Exterior Features
Balcony, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
Parking
3.5 Garage Spaces, Garage Door Opener(s), Owned
Schools
Highland Park High School (113), Northwood Junior High School (112), Wayne Thomas Elementary School (112), Oak Terrace Elementary School

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Listing History

02-15-2021 Listed at $1,299,000
04-23-2021 Status changed to Under Contract
07-28-2021 Status changed to Closed
07-28-2021 Sold at $1,250,000
Last Modified 7/28/21 1:43 PM

Nearby Transportation

  • Union Pacific North 0.6 mi
  • Hwy 41 North 2.5 mi
  • Hwy 41 South 2.7 mi
  • I 94 West 4.2 mi
  • I 94 East 4.3 mi
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