1215 lake, wilmette, illinois

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COCO HARRISc 847.372.3324 [email protected] is . thehudsoncompany.com

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Enchanting Home in the Heart of Town

T h e h u d s o n c o m p a n y 851 SPRUCE STREET, WINNETkA, ILLINOIS 60093

www.thehudsoncompany.com

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Property Summary LOT SIZE

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• 50 x 154

• 1894

• 10 Rooms / 4 bedrooms / 3 full baths and 1 Half bath

• $14,891.61 (2013 Real Estate taxes)

• Completely renovated, expanded and updated 4 bedroom/3 full bath home that is in turn-key condition

• Desirable East location – convenient to schools, beach, town & Metra• Hardwood floors throughout the home (and under all carpeted

areas on the second floor)• 2001 – New kitchen, rebuilt the front Porch and created built-in’s for

the Dining Room• 2003 – Three story addition which nearly doubled the square footage

of the home to over 3000 square feet:- Master Suite with walk-in closet, master bath & fireplace- Office/sitting room off the master suite- Renovated the second floor hall bath- Created a new breakfast room and breakfast bar- family Room with fireplace- basement Recreation Room + full bath- Installed drain tiles inside and outside the foundation- Upgraded water service from the village to 1.25 pipes- 10 Zone irrigation system, including deck planters and front/back

stair drip lines- back deck with multiple entry doors – excellent for entertaining- Speaker system in the family room, basement and back deck- Gas lines run to the grill and under the deck for outdoor heaters- Upgraded electrical service on the house to 200 amps- New Roof• 2004 – Play-set added to the backyard (will stay with the house)• 2005 – finished the “old” side of the basement for an additional

playroom and added two utility/storage closets- New 2.5 Car Garage with lots of additional storage space- Stamped concrete walkways in the front, back & driveway- Privacy fence in the back yard• 2012 – Added new crown molding to the front bedroom (faces Lake

Avenue)• Throughout the past 10 years:- Nearly every window has been replaced in the home (with the

exception of the original leaded glass windows in the living room and bottom of the front hall stairs)

- Extensive landscaping for optimum privacy - buried the gutter downspouts (except SW corner) and connected to an

installed drainage system in the back yard. An injector pump relocates water to the back alley to keep all water away from the house.

• East Wilmette - Walking distance to schools, beach, town, Metra & El

• Central School k - 4 • Highcrest Middle School 5-6 • Wilmette Jr. High 7-8 • New Trier High School 9-12

• family Room TV & Window Treatments in the second floor front bedroom



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Welcome to 1215 Lake Avenue!This beautifully renovated and expanded East Wilmette home checks all the boxes of “must haves” on every buyers list. The large and welcoming front porch is quintessential East Wilmette and offers the perfect perch for watching the world pass by.


FoyerWhen entering the home through the front door you pass through a vestibule with a coat closet and into the open and inviting front hall with lovely architectural details that highlight the homes history.




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Living RoomThe nicely sized formal living room offers ample natural light thanks to the oversized, original leaded glass window. The beautiful moldings enhance the room’s elegance along with the original fireplace that has been refitted with gas logs for easy and convenient use.


fIREPLACE TILE SURROUND

TRADITIONAL POCkET DOOR



Dining Room The formal dining room with two large windows, plus a door that leads to the back deck, is the perfect place to gather for any special meal. The chair rail molding and two built-in corner cabinets add an air of sophistication to this bright and light-filled room.



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Kitchen and Breakfast Room The open and spacious kitchen was designed with the busy family mind. This space is easy to navigate with ample counter space to prep and serve. The 42 inch maple cabinetry – some with beautiful glass fronts – offers generous storage and the granite countertops finish off the look for this modern and updated space. Not only is there a 26+ bottle beverage fridge, but most of the appliances have been updated in the last 5 years.

The breakfast room, adjacent to the kitchen, sits in an alcove with three oversized windows plus a door out to the deck. Your family can enjoy its meals bathed in natural light and just steps from both the kitchen and the family room.



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AmenitiesThe mudroom is often the most desired room in the house and this home offers this important feature. Complete with a coat closet, room for a bench, plus hooks for quick storage of coats.

The first floor powder room is conveniently located between the kitchen and the front hall.



Family RoomThe perfectly situated, sunny and bright family room flows seamlessly from the kitchen and breakfast rooms and offers ample natural light from 7 large windows. The beautiful built-in cabinetry and a handsome stone fireplace with gas starter make this room the heart of the home.



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Master Bedroom and Office The master retreat offers all the space you could hope for with a spacious bedroom, walk-in closet, beautifully designed master bath and gas fireplace with marble surround. The master suite includes a sunny and bright office with tree top views. This flexible space could also be used as a sitting room.



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Master Office



Master Bath



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Additional Bedrooms and Hall BathThe second floor provides three nice sized, well-lit, bedrooms and an updated hall bath. There is hardwood under all of the wall-to-wall carpeting.



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BasementThe fully finished lower level offers both a play room for the youngest members of your family as well as a recreation room with ceiling height sufficient enough for exercise equipment. In addition to the full bathroom there is a mechanical room with laundry, a double door wine fridge (stays with the home) and abundant space for storage.



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YardThe outdoor space of this home is maximized to its fullest potential with a fantastic deck off the back of the house and several doors that connect it to the home. The lushly landscaped yard features mature trees and plantings that consist of beautiful perennials and grasses. The stamped concrete walkways give a polished look to the well landscaped yard and the newer 2.5 car garage meets all of your parking and storage needs.



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CMYK 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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For more information on this property please contact me or visit my personal web site for additional listings.

coco harris broker Associate

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Whether working with homeowners or buyers, my clients can count on me to listen to their needs and to provide unparalleled service. I approach each situation with honesty, integrity and a sense of humor while also engaging a creative eye that helps buyers visualize how they can turn a house into their home and also help a seller position their home for sale.

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