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$5M Winnetka Home Steps Away From Lake, Ravines

In this installment of Patch's Wow House feature showcasing North Shore real estate, we've got lots of pictures of a 5,800 square-foot house.

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 $5-million Winnetka home for sale. The 1131 Taylorsport Lane house, built in 2001, is just steps away from the lake and ravines. The 5,800-square-foot colonial home features five bedrooms, six and a half baths, a steam shower, vaulted ceilings, designer kitchen, and mahogany-paneled library. For more information, visit the home's @properties listing.

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$4.5 M Winnetka Cape Cod Style Home Boasts Lakefront Views, Garden

In this installment of Patch's Wow House feature showcasing North Shore real estate, we have lots of pictures of a lakefront house for sale in Winnetka that sits on half acre, lakefront lot.

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 $4.5-million Winnetka home for sale at 695 Sheridan Road. The 4,620-square feet house boasts lakefront views and gardens, and includes four bedrooms, three and a half baths, gourmet kitchen, his-and-her custom organized closets and a luxury limestone bath. For more information, visit the home's Koenig & Strey listing.

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Wow House: $6.9M Winnetka Home Has 2 Wine Cellars, 13-Car Garage

This four bedroom, five and half baths lakefront luxury home has a dining room with seating capacity for 26 people.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, The North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch will feature one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week, a Winnetka lakefront home at 191 Sheridan Rd. steals the show. Listed at close to $7 million, this luxury home boasts four bedrooms, five and half bathrooms, two wine cellars that can hold 5,000 bottles of wines, a library, a temperature-controlled conservatory and a garage that can hold up to 13 cars.  Here, take a peek inside, and see what this high-end price tag fetches in 60093. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want to nominate a spectacular, unusual or just plain cool property on the North Shore? E-mail us: chi-an.chang@patch.…

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Wow House: Sheridan Road Mansion Features Elevator and Private Beach

319 Sheridan Road is currently listed for more than $16.7 million.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch will feature one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week, a nearly three-year-old lakefront mansion caught our eye. The 1.5-acre property, at 319 Sheridan Rd. in Winnetka, is home to a 15,000-square-foot mansion, with seven bedrooms and more than eight bathrooms. Special features include a wine cellar, two wet bars and an elevator. Plus, who could forget the personal beach and view of Lake Michigan? In case you might, there's a pool with a cabana, fire pit and wood deck to remind you. Milena Birov at @properties is handling the listing, and she can be reached at (847) 962-1200 or …

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Arts and Craft Classic in Winnetka Charms for This Week's 'Wow House'

1090 Crescent Ln. in Winnetka includes four floors and five fireplaces.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, green spaces, the North Shore plays host to a variety of real estate gems. Each week, Patch will feature one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. Listed at more than $2.9 million, this dream home boasts six bedrooms, seven baths and recent renovation since its original build in 1907. Have a dog? The house comes with a dog shower included. LAST WEEK: This Week’s Wow House a New Traditional Build Take a peek inside, and see what this high-end price tag fetches in 60093. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want to nominate a spectacular, unusual or just plain cool property on the North Shore? E-mail us: carrie.porter@patch.com.

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