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Lake Bluff,IL 60044
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,345 sqft
Price per Sqft $411
MLS Listing ID 12395643
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1880
Annual Tax Amount $24,182
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 10,349 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 10350
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Few opportunities arise to live on the boulevard of Center Avenue in east Lake Bluff, especially within two blocks of the shores of Lake Michigan. Beautifully improved by the same family for decades, the home's character has been thoughtfully preserved and enhanced through tasteful renovations and well-planned expansions. The residence exudes classic storybook charm with its steeply pitched gables and inviting wraparound porch nestled amid mature trees and lush greenery. This gracious porch is truly the heart of the home, featuring a partially screened section ideal for relaxing or entertaining throughout the seasons. Inside, an inviting foyer flows seamlessly to light-filled interiors: a charming library with a fireplace, a formal dining room, and living room with porch access and large windows. The kitchen, timelessly remodeled as part of an addition, opens to a generously sized breakfast room with a planning desk and ample built-ins, flanked by a wall of windows and access to the screened porch. Opening from the breakfast room, a spacious family room centered around a fireplace and abundant built-in storage knits together a harmonious setting for everyday life. A convenient powder room, mudroom/laundry, and attached two-car garage also reside on the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite unfolds like a sunlit aerie with dramatic cathedral ceilings, abundant windows and skylights, multiple walk-in closets, a spa-like bath with a separate tub and steam shower, and a private expansive treetop sun deck. Three additional bedrooms share two updated full baths-including one ensuite. Another deck resides off the hallway, overlooking the front entry. Rich architectural detailing throughout, multiple spaces for indoor and outdoor entertaining, and a location just minutes from the lake make this home an enduring Lake Bluff treasure. With many stories to tell, it's ready to begin its next chapter. Showings to begin July 24th.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Bluff
Rooms
Basement Unfinished,Partial
Interior
Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s),Cathedral Ceiling(s),Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,Separate Dining Room
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Cooktop,Range Hood,Gas Cooktop
Laundry Main Level,Sink
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Cedar, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Structure Type Cedar
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Lake Bluff Elementary School
Middle Schools Lake Bluff Middle School
High Schools Lake Forest High School
School District 65 ,65, 115
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany