SOLD - AUGUST 2020!
Buyers, Builders and History Buffs Will Love the Abundant Bounty of Options Here!
$325,000
Single Family Residential
MLS#: 10560124
4 beds2 full baths1 half bath2816 sqft
Lot: 14600.00sqftYear built: 1927
Don't miss this classic gem with limitless potential, a truly unique Sherwood Forest treasure located on a double-wide 100'x146' foot lot -- over a third of an acre! Check with the City of Highland Park for potential to sub-divide.
A covered porch greets you, opening to an inviting center entry foyer with an expansive and surprisingly sunny view through the entire house from front to back! On the east/street side you'll find the large gracious living room with its wood burning fireplace and an adjoining office/sunroom with windows on three sides. The separate dining with its direct kitchen access and a large adjacent family room are on the west side of the foyer.
Stairs from the foyer lead to the second floor with its wide upper hallway and two-bedroom wings separated by a relaxing library/study. The hallway leads to the master bedroom suite featuring wide base and crown moldings, a walk-in closet and full bath, and a family bath, second bedroom with built-in desk, and library/study with access to a second bedroom wing including two more large bedrooms.
Additional highlights include a large unfinished basement, 2.5-car garage with a separate garden/workroom providing space to expand to three-car garage parking, majestic mature trees/landscaping and lush perennial plants, ground cover and flowers.
With an ultra-convenient location close to nearby park, shopping, highway access, two equidistant Metra train lines and the choice of Deerfield or Highland Park High Schools, this is truly a unique opportunity not to miss. Estate Sale -- Property to be sold as is.
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Dining Room - 14' x 13' (First Floor)
* Access from the foyer
* Adjoins the family room on the back side
* Formal or casual dining work equally well
in the spacious dining room
* Beautiful wide crown and base moldings as
well as wainscot and chair rail accents
* Sunny south exposure
* Can view other common rooms from the dining
room
* Pegged oak flooring
* High 8.5+ foot ceiling
Kitchen - 16' x 11' (First Floor)
* Access to and from the dining room with
doorways to the patio/yard and back landing to the powder room and large
basement
* Ample cabinetry and counter space
* Convenient eating nook overlooking the
private patio and yard
* Ceramic tile flooring
* Recessed can lighting
* Windows on two sides
Family Room - 22' x 15' (First Floor)
* Access from and to the dining room with an
exterior door opening out to the patio and yard
* Wide bi-fold doors permit segregating
dining and family living areas, if preferred
* Paneled walls and ceiling beams
* Built-in cabinetry and closets
* Sunny -- windows on three sides
* Pegged oak flooring
Office/Sunroom - 16' x 10' (First Floor)
* Adjoins the living room
* Spectacularly sunny -- windows on three
sides
* Can view clear through the house to the
family room at the rear
* Built-in cabinetry -- desk will convey
* Built-in bookshelves
* Recessed can lighting
* Overlooks the front yard and lush garden
beds that flourish with perennial plants, ground cover and flowers
* Owner believes there are wood floors
beneath carpeting
Master Bedroom - 20' x 12' (Second Floor)
* Spans the front of the house
* Detailed wide crown and base moldings
* Windowed sitting area at one end
* Ceiling fan and recessed can lighting
* Great closets include: Walk-in closet 6'x4'
with built-in shelving & ample hanging space; second large double-door
closet
* Full ensuite bath with linen closet and
glass tub enclosure
* Owner believes there are wood floors
beneath carpeting
Second Bedroom - 13' x 13' (Second Floor)
* Located off the main wide upper hallway
* Hardwood floors
* Step-in closet
* Built-in desk and bookshelves in
traditional knotty pine
* Windows on two sides
* Overhead lighting
Third Bedroom - 12' x 12' (Second Floor)
* Located in the rear bedroom wing from the second-floor
library/lounge/study area
* Parquet flooring
* Overhead lighting
* Large double-door closet
* Built-in desk, counters, cabinet storage
and bookshelves
Fourth Bedroom - 13' x 12' (Second Floor)
* Located in the rear bedroom wing from the second-floor
library/lounge/study area
* Parquet flooring
* Overhead lighted ceiling fan and recessed
can lighting
* Large double-door closet
* Glass on two sides
* Sliding door windows -- do not open -- no
exterior balcony or railing.
Library/Study - 10' x 10' (Second Floor)
* Located off the main upper hallway and
providing access to the rear bedroom wing
* Abundance of the built-in bookshelves and a
built-in desk
* Truly multi-functional -- current used as a
library, lounge, study or convert to suit your needs
* Overhead lighting
* Shutters and mini-blinds
* Owner believes there are wood floors
beneath carpeting
Foyer - 13 x 7' (First Floor)
* Center entry design with access to main
common living areas
* Step in from the covered porch entry
* Classic 6-panel front door with side light
and high palladium transom windows
* Guest closet
* Access and view to and through the living
room to the sunroom/office on the street (east) side
* Access and view to and through the dining
room to the family room on the back (west) side
* Stairway leads to second floor bedroom
wings and study
Storage & Laundry - 25' x 24' (Basement)
* Laundry area features large/deep
double-bowl laundry sink
* Built-in shelving
* Separate "wine" area
* Access to the large crawl space
Mechanicals - 18' x 9' (Basement)
* Located at the east side of the basement
* Gas forced air furnace
* Central AC
* 50-Gallon Hot Water Tank
* Controller for sprinkler system --
currently locked out by City at owner request
Garden/Workroom - 22' x 10' (Integral to
Garage)
* Detached garage comprises "under
roof" space ample for three-car parking
* 2.5 car parking in one section of the garage
* Separate garden room or workroom at the
south end of the garage with an exterior doorway and interior doorway to/from
the parking area
Exterior and Property Highlights
* Lot is 100'x 146' and current zoning
requires 7000 square foot per lot as a minimum (confirm with City) -- double
the width of the vast majority of home sites in Sherwood Forest
* Confirm potential to sub-divide directly
with the City of Highland Park
* Exterior is low-maintenance aluminum siding
* Asphalt shingle roof
* Large free form patio on northwest side
with access to/from both kitchen eating area and family room
* Majestic mature trees
* Flourishing perennial plants, ground cover
and flowers abound
Location and Convenience Highlights
* Close to convenience shopping &
restaurants
* Equidistant to downtown Highland Park and
Deerfield town centers
* Easy access to 41 South and highway to
downtown Chicago
* Under a block to Moody Park
* Equidistant to two Metra Train lines --
Union Pacific North in Highland Park and Milwaukee North line in Deerfield
* Choice of either Highland Park or Deerfield
High Schools