What an opportunity to live close to town and downtown Chicago expressways yet be nestled back on a spectacular 1.2 acre lot making it feel like you are way out in the country! This turn-of-the-century farmhouse exudes its original vintage charm including oversized windows and 10' ceilings yet has been modernized to include a country kitchen with roughhewn beams, an upstairs laundry and 3 bedrooms including a main floor with adjoining bath. Formally a horseradish farm with a 3+ car (tandem) garage and rich, fertile expansive grounds extending 435' all the way back to intimate Bittersweet Road, this home is truly situated on one of the most majestic lots available in the NorthShore surrounded by mature trees and foliage as well as large, stately homes. Step into the gracious living/family room with beautiful, ceiling-high windows overlooking the breathtaking grounds; relax around the intimate corner fireplace with granite surround flanked by custom built ins. Nearby is the formal dining room perfect for entertaining large parties with ease and there is a double-sided Butler's pantry complete with glass display cabinets, serving area and wet bar. The wonderfully expanded kitchen will undoubtedly be 'where the heart is' in this charming vintage home; authentic aged beams are throughout providing a warm, comforting country feel and there is a large picture window allowing seemingly unending views of the spectacular acerage. Gourmet cooks will relish the enormous center island which opens to a massive eating area/family room. There are three large bedrooms including a main floor bedroom with private bath which could be the primary, if desired. Two other big bedrooms are located on the 2nd level along with a full bath and dedicated laundry room. An enormous basement is ready to be finished for more fun and play or can be used as convenient storage/workrooms. Estate sold in "as-is" condition; more pictures will be available as home gets cleared out. Call agent for more details about this truly special expanded vintage home situated blocks to everything yet still retaining its delightful tranquil country feel!
Single-familyProperty Type
1.2 acresLot Size
$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Gibson• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Honore Frumentino• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
52,272
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
04102001550000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 30, 2025.
R2
Single Family Residential District
Six zoning districts are provided for single family residential development. Residential use and height regulations are identical in all zoning districts except for the Residential and Limited Commercial District. Only service uses that are compatible with the single family residential character of each zoning district and religious organizations and their associated elementary and secondary schools are allowed as permitted or special permit uses in addition to permitted residential uses except for the Residential and Limited Commercial District. Taken together, the six single family districts blend, in combination with the multiple family districts in Article IV, to provide a broad range of opportunity for the development and preservation of housing responsive to diverse demand. The districts, while distinct, permit a harmonious spectrum of housing alternatives. The single family districts provide for a range of housing densities from low density estate-type lots in a semi-rural setting (R-1) through lots of modest size with greater density potential (R-5). The intervening districts (R-2, R-3, R-4) provide gradation of lot area, frontage and yard requirements. The Residential and Limited Commercial District provides for a diversity of both residential and community-based commercial uses. The availability of special permits for planned developments in all single family districts allows for varied plan treatment while maintaining the essential character of the district as it relates both to housing type and overall density. In the single family district the combination of uniform use regulations and varied bulk and yard regulations is intended to: A. Perpetuate the existing high quality residential character of the Village by preserving established neighborhoods while encouraging beneficial new development consistent with the overall character of the existing Village.