6 stunning homes in the Chicago metro area
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Evanston. This vine-covered Tudor is three blocks from Lake Michigan and Elliot Park. Built in 1907, it retains its original pocket doors, leaded glass windows, beamed ceilings, built-ins, hardwood floors, five fireplaces, and ornate millwork.
The master suite has a large sunroom with a balcony overlooking the lush lawn, gardens, and coach house. $1,850,000. Andi Wich, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (847) 644-9130.
Chicago. The Keith House, built in the 1870s for banker Elbridge Keith, is one of the few remaining mansions in the Prairie Avenue Historic District. The Victorian Château–esque home has eight bedrooms, features ornate millwork and inlay floors, and is zoned for mixed use.
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The property, on a cul-de-sac, includes a two-bedroom coach house apartment and overlooks the Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens. $2,695,000. Hadley Rue, Dreamtown, (773) 852-4478.
Hinsdale. This six-bedroom, white cedar–sided house is 20 miles from downtown Chicago. Built in 2013, it has crown molding, a fireplace, a chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, and a master suite with a cathedral ceiling and a soaking tub.
The tree-lined property features a patio with a brick fireplace and is walking distance from two area parks. $2,399,000. Carrie Kenna, KoenigRubloff Realty Group/BHHS, (630) 986-9067.
Chicago. Built in 1903, this four-bedroom green limestone stands on a historic block of Chicago’s Gold Coast. Extensively renovated, it features two staircases, four fireplaces, an eat-in kitchen, a family room with a wet bar, and a large living room with an ornate window.
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The top floor is an owner’s suite with spa bathroom, sauna, hot tub, balcony, and access to the private roof deck. $3,400,000. Duane Shumaker, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, (312) 209-0356.
Winnetka. Close to the train and Lake Michigan, this 1955 ranch house is also one block from a golf club. The six-bedroom home has floor-to-ceiling windows, hand-laid oak floors, English pine walls, a master suite with two oversize walk-in closets, and a great room with a wet bar.
The 1.8-acre property includes mature trees, perennial gardens, and a large patio with a pool. $2,795,000. Betsy Burke, KoenigRubloff Realty Group/BHHS, (847) 565-4264.
Chicago. Set in the River North neighborhood, this two-bedroom condo is walkable to area parks and shopping. The loft-like apartment features 14-foot beamed ceilings, vintage brick walls, hardwood floors, washer and dryer, and a balcony with treetop views.
Building amenities include a bike room, elevator, exercise room, storage, and parking onsite. $499,000. Dawn McKenna, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (630) 546-3763.
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