This property at 978 Elm Ridge Drive , Glencoe, IL60022 has listed by Allyson Hoffman ABR, ACRE, CDPE, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES, SFR but has not been updated for quite some time. Please contact the listing agent and broker for up to date information.
$885,000
Single Family Residential
MLS#: 09517748
5 beds4 full baths1 half bath3440 sqft
Lot: 0.23acres Year built: 1930
A Striking, Stately Skokie Ridge Tudor Set High Above the Street -- A True Vintage Treasure!
This striking Tudor set on a high lushly-landscaped lot combines elegant vintage architecture and features with today’s desired updates. Arched doorways and grand leaded-glass window provides the warmth of yesteryear. A fabulous cherry cabinet kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, open to the family room, adds today’s touches blending the best of old and new to this inviting and elegant historical treasure. From the front stone patio to the rear dining room with windows on three sides and radiant-heated floors, this charming home is truly one-of-a-kind. The main floor features a huge formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, an inviting family room (both with cherry hardwood flooring), a sunny dining room and library/office with N-S and W exposure, and even a multi-purpose fifth bedroom and adjacent full bath.
A grand stairway from the foyer with a tall, dramatic leaded-glass window on
the landing leads to the second floor gallery/hall, the master suite with its
full updated bath and a deep walk-in closet, three additional family bedrooms
including one with an en suite bath, a second floor laundry area and an updated
hall bath. Each bedroom features overhead lighted ceiling fans and abundant
closet space.
On the lower level, the fully-finished basement provides abundant storage,
convenient exterior access to the backyard and a huge recreation room with a
ground-level daylight window and second wood burning fireplace. An extra-large
game room with wet bar potential and cabinetry, a lovely powder room,
mechanical room and storage areas are all accessed here. Located in Skokie
Ridge, this uniquely-special home with easy access to town, beach, train,
highway and the community center offers truly irresistible ageless appeal!
Also available for rent with April 15, 2017 occupancy at $5,000 per month with
one year lease minimum -- pets accepted with a deposit on a case-by-case basis.
Living Room (First Floor) - 24' x
16'
* Located off the main entry foyer through a classic arched doorway
* Cherry hardwood flooring
* Wood-burning fireplace with marble surround and hearth and detailed wood
mantel
* Crown molding
* Soft silhouette blinds
* Arched French doorway to adjacent library/office
* Double-French doors opening to adjoining dining room
* Wall sconce lighting
* Arched architectural shelving niches flanking the double doorway to the
adjacent dining room
* Sunny south exposure
Kitchen & Breakfast Area
(First Floor) - 25' x 13'
* Fully remodeled and updated
* To-Ceiling Cherry Cabinets, some with glass front displays
* Granite counter tops
* Huge Peninsula Breakfast Bar with pendant lighting opening to and overlooking
the adjoining family room
* Stainless appliances including 2 built-in Thermodor convection ovens, 2
dishwashers & microwave oven
* Dacor 5-burner stove and sub-zero refrigerator with cabinet front
* Ceramic tile flooring, back splash, hot/cold water filter faucet, and
under-cabinet lighting
* Recessed can lighting
* Breakfast/Eating Area with new crystal overhead light fixture and arched
French door leading to the dining room
* Back door with air-locked vestibule leading to backyard, one of two patios
and in-ground gas grill
* Pantry with pull-out shelving
* Access to/from entry foyer, dining room and family room
Dining Room (First Floor) - 16' x
12'
* Located off both the living room and kitchen
* Access to living room from double French doors
* Access to kitchen from arched French doors
* Ceramic tile flooring, radiant heated
* Windows on three sides
* Cellular blind on west windows
* Doorway leads out to large, private, tiered brick-pavered patio
Family Room (First Floor) - 16' x
16'
* Located off the main entry foyer through a classic arched door way
* Opens to the adjacent kitchen breakfast bar peninsula island with pendant
lighting
* Cherry hardwood flooring
* Soft silhouette blinds
* Chair rail and simple wainscot accents
* Crown moldings
* Sunny south exposure
Library/Office (First Floor) -
16' x 10'
* Located off the living room through an arched French door way
* Sunny -- windows on the south, west and north sides
* Slatted blinds on all sides
* Built-in bookshelves
* Crown molding
* Arched, shelved storage niche
* Views of both front and back yards
* Functions equally well as a library, a den or an in-home office
Master Bedroom (Second Floor) -
17' x 16'
* Located off upper gallery/hallway
* Oak floors beneath carpeting
* Honeycomb blinds -- raise from bottom or lower from top
* Lighted ceiling fan
* Deep walk-in closet
* Additional mirrored double-door closet
* Sunny south exposure and views of expansive front yard
* Access to updated master bath featuring;
- Radiant-heated porcelain floors
- Large cherry vanity with solid-surface counter top
- Kohler commode
- Unique "porthole" window
- Twin medicine chests
- Huge double+ step-in shower with bench seating
Second Bedroom (Second Floor) -
16' x 12'
* Located off upper gallery/hallway
* Oak floors
* Lighted ceiling fan
* Slatted wood blinds
* Walk-in closet
* Wall of shelving with built-in desk
* Overlooks back yard
* Private en suite bath with pedestal sink, ceramic tile/radiant-heated floors,
stall shower, Kohler commode, medicine chest, built-in oak cabinets/counter and
track lighting
Third Bedroom (Second Floor) -
13' x 10'
* Located off upper gallery/hallway
* Oak floors
* Lighted ceiling fan
* View of back and side yard
* Roman shades
* Attached shelving
* Large double-door closet
* Additional walk-in closet
Fourth Bedroom (Second Floor) -
17' x 13'
* Located off upper gallery/hallway
* Oak floors
* Lighted ceiling fan
* Honeycomb blinds
* Sunny south and west exposures with view the expansive front yard
* Large double-door closet
* Additional walk-in closet
Fifth Bedroom (First Floor) - 11'
x 10'
* Located on first floor off kitchen and rear service hallway
* Natural oak floors
* Lighted ceiling fan
* Large double-door closet
* Slatted wood blinds
* Conveniently-adjacent to main floor full bath with pedestal sink, Kohler
commode, tub and hand held shower
* Now used as den/office, but ideal for guests, nanny or maid's quarters
Recreation Room (Basement) - 18'
x 16'
* Sunny daylight, ground-level window with south exposure
* Ceramic tile flooring
* Drop ceiling with fluorescent lighting
* Second wood-burning fireplace with ceramic tile surround and hearth
* Wood ceiling beams
Game Room (Basement) - 21' x 17'
* Ceramic tile flooring
* Built-in cabinetry with sink and refrigerator -- can function for serving or
as a wet bar
* Drop ceiling with fluorescent lighting
* Access to powder room with pedestal sink and Kohler commode
* Access to spacious storage areas, mechanical room and exterior access doorway
leading up to back yard
Foyer (First Floor) - 17' x 8'
* Hardwood cherry flooring
* Enter from sunny air-locked front vestibule
* Leads to living room, kitchen and family room
* Guest closet
* New crystal light fixture and stairway half-turn landing
* Stairway to second floor with view of striking landing with original tall
leaded-glass window
Upper Hall/Gallery (Second Floor)
- 18' x 12'
* Oak flooring
* Wide, deep and bright with view overlooking stairway landing with original
tall leaded-glass window
* Leads to master bedroom suite, full updated hall bath, three family bedrooms
and second floor laundry facilities
* Large linen closet adjacent to full bath
Laundry Area (Second Floor) - 7'
x 6'
* Conveniently located on the second floor off the gallery/foyer, centrally
located for easy access from all the master suite and upstairs family bedrooms
* Oak floors
* Folding counter top
* Built-in Shelving
* Ready access to add a future laundry tub, if desired
Storage (Basement) - 25' x 7'
* Ceramic tile flooring
* Access to sump pump
* Access to electric panel, circuit breaker with 200 AMP service and new
secondary sub-panel
* Ample space for easy-access to stowed belongings
* Access doorway from lower level game room
Storage (Basement) - 9' x 4'
* Access from lower level game room
* Second deep storage area with some shelving installed
Mechanicals/Utility Room
(Basement) - 17' x 6'
* Located off the game room
* Gas boiler system located here
* Additional cabinet in this room can be relocated or utilized as a workshop
center
Additional Interior Highlights
* All new doors to bedrooms, guest closet, laundry room, linen closet and
garage
* Second floor family bath off gallery/hallway with radiant-heated tile
flooring, oak vanity with solid surface counter top, Kohler commode, recessed
can lighting, tub with glass enclosure, 2 medicine chests and a linen closet
* Front air locked entry vestibule, tile flooring, with access to both foyer
and lower level
* All newer double-paned low-maintenance vinyl-clad windows excepting garage
and lead-glass over the front entry
* Lower level access alcove 4' x 8' with exterior doorway leading to stairway
up to the back yard
* 2017 - New overhead garage door; crystal light fixtures and sconce lighting;
foyer, living room, family room, stairway and upper hall walls skimmed and
painted; new two-panel doors and hardware to all bedrooms, hall closets, laundry
room and garage
* November 2016 - Added new electric sub-panel with many open breakers
Additional Property Highlights
* Large, lushly-landscaped front stone patio leading to front doorway
* Underground sprinkler system
* Private fenced backyard with brick patio and in-ground gas grill,
conveniently-located through back vestibule from kitchen; second large, tiered
brick-paver patio located off the dining room; large storage shed tucked at the
east end
* Attached two-car, heated garage and new overhead door with access to the back
service hall and with exterior doorway to side yard
* Back room system which blocks any sewer backups
* HVAC includes zoned systems including gas forced air/central air on 2nd
floor, gas boiler/window CAC on 1st floor, radiant heat in dining room floors
and all three 2nd floor bathrooms
* Ultra-convenient location with easy access to elementary school, community
center, downtown Glencoe shopping, Metra station, beach and Edens Expressway
Rental Information
* Available April 15, 2017
* Offered at $5,000.00 per month
* Pets considered with a deposit on a case-by-case basis
* One-year lease minimum
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
847-310-5300
License: IL#471.006264
Listed by: RE/MAX Villager