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LAURA MCCAINc 847.347.4630 [email protected]

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T H E H U D S O N C O M P A N Y 851 SPRUCE STREET, WINNETKA, ILLINOIS 60093

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Masterful Renovation of Unique French Provincial Revival Style Home

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Property Summary LOT SIZE

BUILT

ROOMS

TAXES

PROPERTY FEATURES

• .39 Acre

• 1927

• 15 rooms/ 5 bedrooms / 5 full baths/1 shower/ 3 half baths

• $32,424.23 / year 2014 real estate taxes

• Winner of the 2014 Winnetka Historical Preservation Award • Expansive property in sought after, in-town location. Close to town,

train, beach• French Provincial Revival style home designed by prominent

Winnetka architect, Spencer Solon Beman • Total renovation and expansion completed in 2011• Magnificent architectural detailing preserved and respected

throughout• Bluestone front walk, stairs and entry patio with Honduran

mahogany doors and Spanish cedar beadboard ceiling• Gracious entry foyer • Stunning hall leading to all areas of the home• Breathtaking staircase winding up to 2nd floor • Architecturally significant arched window mid-way up the front

staircase • Spacious landing on second and third floor • Formal Living Room & Dining Room with Butler’s pantry• Living Room fireplace with original mantel, arched doorway• Carlisle wide plank white oak floors with 50% rift & quartersawn

throughout first & second floors • Custom millwork, floor & ceiling molding throughout • Gourmet chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops,

long center island with sink & seating, Bosch dishwasher, Sub Zero freezer/refrigerator, separate refrigerator and freezer drawers, Wolf dual-fuel 48” range with grill & griddle, French Bell copper hood, radiant floor heating

• Breakfast Room adjacent to kitchen and family room, overlooking back porch and entertaining patios

• Butler’s Pantry with Sub-Zero undercounter refrigerator, custom cabinetry & stainless steel sink

• Family Room has windows overlooking rear yards, arched doorways, reclaimed hardwood timber ceiling, wood burning fireplace with log lighter. Stucco exterior with timber mantel, French paver hearth

• Organized walk-in mud room accessed from the garage, custom outfitted drawers, cubbies and hanging rods

• Two powder rooms on the first floor: one in the front and one in the back of the house

• Second floor gorgeous Master Suite with private his and hers walk-in closets, spacious sleeping room with tray ceiling and spa-like bath

• Four additional nicely-scaled bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Two are en suite. An elegant full hall bath and laundry room round out the second floor

• Third floor bonus retreat with built-in entertainment center, equipped with a full bath & 9 foot ceiling.

Property Summary PROPERTY FEATURES

PROPERTY DETAILS

LOCATION

SCHOOLS

• Lower Level with home theatre, wine cellar, exercise room, sauna & spa shower, half bath, recreation room, utility room, three additional storage rooms and exterior basement stairwell

• Professionally landscaped yard with lush plantings, perennial gardens and mature trees creating a private, park-like setting

• Bluestone patios are additional seasonal gathering spaces• Bocce court• New two car attached garage with radiant floor heating, ample

storage and shelving

• Hipped roof with heavy cedar shake, stucco exterior• Copper gutters• All new windows, doors and hardware in keeping with the original

style of the home• Custom Kitchen cabinets made by Wentworth• Farrow and Ball paint• Radiant floor heating in Kitchen, Breakfast room, Fifth Bedroom,

Home Theater, Exercise room and Garage• Central vac• All closets organized• Master Bedroom: gas log fireplace with custom limestone mantel, 11

foot ceiling• Master Bath: Avorio Sapone honed marble counter and tiles• Laundry Room: LG washer and dryer, built-in ironing board, 5 foot

work center with upper and lower cabinets, 27” sink & granite countertop

• Wine Cellar: capacity for 600 bottles, WhisperKOOL mini split condenser and compressor

• Theatre room with Runco projector & 102” screen• Sauna: seats 8. Aspen paneling, Basswood benches, Ipe wood

flooring tiles, Finnleo commercial grade heater• Wired for sound on first floor, Master suite,lower level, outdoor spaces • Security system• Hunter sprinkler system • Fire and CO system• Sump-pump with battery back-up• Invisible Fence • Outdoor lighting• Rear Bluestone patios with clay paver border• Bocce court: Oyster shell and clay mix with Ipe wood border• Driveway hardscape is bluestone with clay paver border• Garage details: radiant floor heating, 9 foot tall custom Spanish

Cedar doors by Raynor Door Company, 12 foot ceiling height, organized shelving

• Incorporated Winnetka• Close proximity to train, town, shopping, schools, Lake Michigan beaches, boat launch

• Greeley Elementary School (K-4)• Skokie School (5-6)• Washburne Junior High School (7-8)• New Trier High School Northfield (9)• New Trier High School Winnetka (10-12)

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Welcome to 597 OakWalk along the bluestone front walk, thru the arched doorways to the entry porch and front door of this elegant home. Recently restored to its original grandeur using top of the line materials and meticulously keeping with the appearance of the home as it was when new in 1927. The renovation, rehabilitation and expansion of the house was a true labor of love, committed to style authenticity on both the interior and exterior. Every detail was painstakingly planned in keeping with the original style of the house and property to produce the most classic old world feel reminiscent of the finest homes of its era. Sited on .39 acre of manicured lawn and gardens. Located in the sought after, in-town center of Winnetka close to town shopping, the train, Lake Michigan beaches, the boat launch and schools.

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Front PorchThe fabulous front porch is classic. In keeping with the original design of the house, the porch was refurbished. A pair of French doors were custom made to fit the original arches which open into the living room. Enhancements include ambient lighting, beadboard ceiling and bluestone flooring. Whether welcoming guests, reading, relaxing or entertaining, this porch is a great escape, rain or shine!


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Reception HallA welcome feeling greets you as you step into the entry foyer, leading to the gracious and roomy center hall with stunning views of the formal rooms on the first floor. Open and airy, the high ceilings, honed limestone floors and eliptical archways introduce you to the gift that lies ahead. The elegant curved, open staircase draws the eye to the architecturally significant window half way up the staircase. Tucked away is the front powder room.

FEATURES

• Beautiful honed limestone flooring

• Custom molding• French doors to 1st fl office• Eliptical archways leading to

living and dining rooms• Gorgeous winding wooden

staircase with wrought iron baluster



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Living RoomThe generously proportioned formal living room is located at the front of the home. Grandly scaled, there is room for multiple seating areas with breathtaking views of the front yard. The handsome fireplace is the centerpiece of the room with its intricately detailed original stone surround with inlay leaf design. Two windows flanking the fireplace and a south facing set of multiple windows lets an abundance of natural light filter in throughout the day. Fully rounded arched French doors leading to the front porch adorn the room bringing the outside in.


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OfficeThe office is located just off the reception hall. Open and bright, you can close the French doors for privacy. Natural light filters through the rear set of French doors that lead to the yard and Bocce court. Whether you are working from home, doing homework or any project, this space is ideal.



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Dining RoomThe dining room is well-proportioned with room for all of your dining furniture. The room can easily entertain a large group for any meal or occasion. A wall of windows with western exposure are tall - almost floor to ceiling in height. The wide planked hardwood floors, crown molding & eliptical archways are a few more fine features of this room.

Butler's PantryThe butler’s pantry is complete with a wet bar, Sub-Zero under counter refrigerator, custom cabinetry, granite counter and custom stainless steel sink & faucet. It is essential for storage of glassware, party platters, cold drinks and all your entertaining extras. This area is attractive and functional. Located just steps from both the dining and family rooms.


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Chef's KitchenThe gourmet chef’s kitchen is the heart of this home. Designed for the family that entertains at all levels: from children’s birthday parties to quiet dinners for grown-ups. Thoughtfully designed by the owners, the space is well planned and all the amenities are in an ideal location. There is plenty of counter space for food preparation as well as storage space for items you want to keep out of sight. Custom cabinetry, exquisite granite countertops, attractive stone backsplash, custom copper hood and top of the line appliances make this room timeless. The owners added an architecturally significant custom arched kitchen window above the sink and eliptical archways into the breakfast and family room addition to be consistent with the original design throughout the home.



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Kitchen/Breakfast Room ContinuedEnter from the kitchen, the family room or the rear porch, the sunny breakfast room is in a central location! This area is not only for breakfast: it is perfect for gathering at any time of day. Perhaps having your morning coffee, eating lunch or dinner, or entertaining while keeping the French doors open and the party will flow from all rooms on the first floor out to the rear porch and patios.

FEATURES

• Custom Wentworth cabinets• 106” island with sink & seating • Wolf dual-fuel 48” range with grill & griddle • Custom French Bell copper hood • Sub-Zero refrigerator / freezer

• Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers & freezer drawers• Bosch dishwasher• 36” main sink• Jerusalem Grey/Gold limestone floor• Radiant floor heating• Custom eliptical arched window above the sink


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Family RoomRelax in comfort in the family room with two sets of double windows and panoramic views of the landscaped yard and bluestone patios. The room features reclaimed hardwood timber ceiling, wood-burning fireplace with log lighter, stucco and timber mantle & French paver hearth.



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Family Room ContinuedSubtle lighting, wide plank hardwood floors and two west facing windows add character & charm: a perfect retreat for the whole family.


Necessary AmenitiesAn elegant powder room, with jerusalem grey limestone flooring and striking custom vanity, is discreetly located off the rear entry hall.

You cannot miss this handsome walk-in mudroom complete with the same jerusalem grey limestone flooring as the kitchen and rear powder room. Custom built-in cabinetry, cubbies, drawers and plenty of space for hanging for all your gear and garments. Conveniently accessed off the rear entry hall and attached garage.

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Master Suite The grand master suite is an oasis. It is spacious, has gorgeous wide planked hardwood floors, crown molding and tray ceiling. The neutral tones, tall windows, gas log fireplace with custom limestone mantel, room for a sitting area and his & hers closets are just a few features that make this space so unique. Located off the back staircase in the rear of the house, it is a quiet respite.


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FEATURES

• Custom vanity with double sinks• Avorio Sapone honed marble counter &

tiles• Oversized spa shower with seat, 2 shower

heads and 2 body sprays

Master Bath



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Second Floor Bedrooms and Baths Accompanying the master suite are four additional bedrooms on the second floor. The same rich hardwood floors, high ceilings and quality millwork found on the first floor have been carried on to the 2nd floor as well. Two bedrooms are en suite and two bedrooms share the hall bath. All are large in size, have organized closets, oversized windows for light and fresh air, while high ceilings add to the spaciousness of the rooms.


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Additional Bedrooms Continued In addition to generous room scale & plenty of closet space, each room has cheerful decor, custom window treatments or shades and have their own unique architectural details.

This bedroom has an en suite bath.



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Additional Bedroom and Hall BathThe style and detailing of all the bathrooms throughout the house are consistent in quality and finish, continuing the unity of style on all floors.


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Laundry



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Front and Back Staircases


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Third Floor Bonus RetreatThis open flexible space can be anything you want it to be. The room is complete with a full bath and extra storage behind the eaves and in a large attic closet. The pitched 9' high ceiling and dormered windows give the room height, depth, light and character. Currently used as a recreation room, the custom built-in entertainment center is the home for all your AV equipment, books and treasures.

There are various ways this space could suit you: an additional home office, a third floor getaway or it could easily be designed/converted into a tree-top private guest suite.



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Lower LevelCompletely renovated and expanded, the lower level has many rooms for your enjoyment. An open staircase leads you to the central landing where all rooms originate. Included are the home theatre, wine cellar, exercise room, sauna with spa shower and the three areas currently used as storage/work rooms.

A special convenient feature is the exterior basement stairwell. Easy access from the yard to the basement when necessary. Perfect for moving furniture, Costco overflow, pets with dirty paws or sandy feet from the beach!

FEATURES

• Runco projector with 102” screen• Radiant floor heating

Home TheatreThe home theatre has a 102” screen for watching movies with family or gaming on the big screen with friends.

FEATURE

• Exterior stairwell to basement



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FEATURES

• Capacity for 600 bottles• WhisperKOOL mini split condenser and

compressor

Wine Cellar

Exercise RoomFor kids of all ages, the exercise room has space to house all the workout equipment you need to keep fit for life.FEATURES

• Amtico flooring• Radiant floor heating


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Sauna FEATURES

• Aspen paneling, Basswood benches and Ipe wood flooring tiles

• Finnleo commercial grade heater



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OutdoorsThe property is sited on a large lot, set back to enjoy the front lawn and gardens as you walk or drive by this well known East Winnetka residence. Extensive landscaping lends privacy to the outdoor patios and entertaining spaces . A hearty mix of mature trees and rich, lush landscaping make it a very private, serene environment. You get the best of both worlds: tranquility of a large lot while being conveniently located just a few blocks from the shops in town, train, the beaches & boat launch, biking and running trails and so much more.


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Outdoors ContinuedThe two car attached garage was added during the renovation. Keeping the exterior true to the original one car garage design, decisions were made to enhance usefulness without sacrificing curb appeal. Changes in the elevation and foundation enabled a 12-foot ceiling. Other improvements include architecturally interesting windows, radiant floor heating, 9 foot tall custom Spanish Cedar doors and custom shelving, allowing this functional amenity to be comfortable and attractive.


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