Wednesday, February 6, 2013
In Patch's ongoing real estate column, we look at a 5,000-square-foot, 102-year-old Evanston home designed by Dwight Perkins, a Prairie School architect who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright.
Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features North Shore Wow Homes that fits the bill. Today's installment is a $1.7 million Evanston home at 2700 Lincoln St., built in 1911 and designed by Dwight Perkins, a noted Prairie School architect who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright. The three-story, 5,000-square-foot home has six bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, and is located on 1/3 acre in north central Evanston. Prairie School details include 80 architectural windows to bring the "outside in," as well as crown molding, hardwood floors and period lighting. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace with oak mantel, while the formal dining room …
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The sale of the Winnetka home that includes 150 feet of lakefront is one of the highest-priced residential sales in Chicago-area history.
An unidentified bank trust has purchased an 18-room Winnetka lakefront mansion for $12.25 million, one of the highest-priced residential sales in Chicago-area history, Chicago Tribune reported. Patrick Haynes, a private-equity executive, first listed the home for $13.9 million in July 2012, ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com reported. The Sheridan Road house, built in 1928, includes an elevator, six-car garage, six bedrooms, eight full baths and three partial baths. Plus, there's a pool overlooking the home's 150 feet of Lake Michigan frontage. Want to peek inside more mansions? Check out our Wow House column.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
In Patch's ongoing real estate column, we look at a Georgian-style brick home surrounded by lush trees.
Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features North Shore Wow Homes that fits the bill. Today's installment is a $3.14-million house at 1750 Braeside Ln., built in 1998, near the Sunset Ridge woods in east Northbrook. The 8,500-square-foot home rests on a 1.2 acre lot and features six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two partial bathrooms, an outdoor pool and a golf range. For more information, visit the home's Coldwell Banker listing.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
This Highland Park home is 2.6 acres overlooking a ravine and Lake Michigan. It includes a 55-foot marble entry hall that leads the way to meticulously restored home with a private path to the beach.
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This week, a Highland Park limestone estate on nearly two acres of beach front property. Designed by Arthur Huen, this Limestone historic landmark mansion sits on 2.6 acres and overlooks a ravine and Lake Michigan. Located at 105 South Deere Park Road, this home includes a 55-foot marble entry hall that leads the way to meticulously restored home with a private path to the beach. There's also a remodeled cherry kitchen and a master suite, which is joined by a sitting room and master bathroom with a steam shower, whirlpool tub and original …
Monday, December 24, 2012
An article about the chances of the basketball legend's $29M Highland Park home ever selling sparks a discussion about the real estate market and what it takes to sell an expensive property.
Friday, December 14, 2012
This five-bedroom, three-bathroom Arlington Avenue home is listed at $569,000. Take a look at it on Sunday.
Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This week, a Highland Park home listed at $579,000 that offers a classy style with plenty of natural light. This five bedroom home has a sleek, contemporary style with with a spacious, open floor plan. It comes with high ceilings, skylights and plenty of windows. There's a granite kitchen and almost 3,500 square feet of space. There's an open house for the home this Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Call Honore Frumentino at 847-945-7653 for more information.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
In Patch's ongoing real estate column, we look at a Georgian-style brick home surrounded by lush trees.
Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features North Shore Wow Homes that fits the bill. Today's installment is a $2.8-million house at 38 Bridlewood Ln., built in 1978 near the Sunset Ridge woods in east Northbrook. The 4,550-square-foot home features five bedrooms, five baths, limestone floors, custom millwork, built-in glass china cabinets and inground pool. For more information, visit the home's Coldwell Banker listing.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
In this installment of Patch's Wow House, showcasing North Shore real estate, we highlight a Pleasant Lane home practically hidden in the trees
Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features a different North Shore Wow House that fits the bill. Today's installment is a $1.9-million Glenview home for sale. The 1320 Pleasant Lane house was built in 1997 and designed with French country flair by the Northfield-based Orren Pickell architecture firm. The 5,636-square-foot home features five bedrooms, six and a half baths, expansive sun filled rooms, a large eat-in luxary kitchen, plus a gameroom. For more information, visit the home's Prudential Rubloff listing.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Lake Forest home features 4 bedrooms and plenty of amenities.
From beautiful historic mansions to crisp, contemporary architecture, the North Shore definitely has no shortage of fabulous houses. Each week, Patch will feature one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week, we're featuring an open and airy Lake Forest Home. Listed at $925,000, this beautiful home features 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths and a 3 car garage - plus it sits on a 3/4 acre lot. This week's Wow House is listed with Griffith, Grant and Lackie Realtors. For more information on this home - or others in the area - you can reach them at (847) 234-0485 or online at www.gglrealty.com.
Monday, October 15, 2012
WCR members of the past and present celebrated their network.
The North Shore Chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) held their 40th Anniversary Celebration at Lovell's in Lake Forest last Thursday. The organization aims to “empower women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders,” according to their mission statement. Many of the presidents from the past 40 years took part in the event, including Ruth Thiel, the first chapter president in 1972 and 1973. “Forty years is a long time when you think that in 1972, gas was 55 cents a gallon, rent was $165 per month and a pair of jeans was $12,” she joked during her speech. Thiel noted that the most valuable part of the WCR was the support network that comes from it. “The amazing thing is the cooperation that comes through the…
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