945 Private, Winnetka, Illinois

9 4 5 P r i va t e Winnetka, Illinois

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THE HUDSON COMPANY

851 SP RUCE STREET, WINNETKA, ILLINOIS 6009 3

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9 4 5 P r i va t e Winnetka, Illinois

Sophisticated & Fine Custom Country Home on Private Road

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Property Summary

LOT SI Z E

2015 TAXES BU I LT

ROOMS

PR O PE R TY FEATU RES

PR O PE R T Y IM PROVEMENTS 2016

2015 2005- 2014

LOCATI ON SCHOOLS

• 0.5 acre • 82 x 259 x 83 x 270 • $ 44,005.68 • 1999 by award-winning architect Stan Benecki. Estimated square footage 7000 (3 floors) • 14 rooms • 5 bedrooms and 4.2 baths • Welcoming foyer and central gallery with bridal staircase • Fabulous kitchen with breakfast room opens to family room • Great mudroom • Elegant living room with fireplace opens to bluestone terrace • Dining room with beautiful bay window • Handsome wood-paneled office • 2nd floor master suite wing with walk-in his/hers closets plus spa bath • Three additional bedrooms, loft, 2 baths & laundry on 2nd floor • Lower level with media room, fitness room, 5th bedroom & full bath • Custom kitchen with island and breakfast room • Open and bright floorplan • Rich hardwood floors throughout • 4 fireplaces • Sound system 1st floor • Separate his/hers master walk-in closets • Exceptional professionally designed landscaping • Deep front yard with places to play • Wooded back yard extends approximately 40' beyond fence • Bluestone terrace and walkways • Expansive entry courtyard • Attached 3-car heated garage with mudroom side door

• Renovated kitchen • Renovated master bath • New Carpet • Roof cleaned and life extension applied (Cedar Roofing Company Lake Forest) • Installed icemaker • New HVAC • New boiler • Custom blinds and drapes installed • Prime Winnetka on secluded Private Lane • Hubbard Woods k - 4 • Skokie School 5 - 6 • Washburn 7 - 8 • New Trier Northfield Campus 9 • New Trier Winnetka Campus 10 - 12

Information deemed reliable although not warranted or guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Welcome Home!

Tucked away on a private lane just blocks from Lake Michigan is this spectacular home with ravine views.

This brick manor was designed and built by Stan Benecki with fresh, sophisticated decor and top-of-the-line materials. A high-end classic English design that creates a bright casually elegant setting for today's comfortable lifestyle. A variety of outdoor living: the 1/2 acre private grounds feature handsom, classic landscaping, expanses of grass for all types of play and a wonderful wooded setting.

It is within walking distance of Lake Michigan and just few blocks to downtown Hubbard Woods and the train station.

FE AT UR E S • Brick exterior • Cedar shake roof • Copper gutters and downspouts • Copper eyebrow window • Bluestone walkways • Bluestone front porch with limestone details • Designer exterior gas lighting • Bluestone side entry porch • Driveway with paver edging and privacy wall • Mature, professional landscaping with open lawn spaces

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Gracious Entry Foyer From the handsome courtyard, you are welcomed into the elegant foyer, which opens to the gracious entry hall, provides a comfortable welcome to this special home with lofty ceilings, loads of windows and rich, hardwood floors. Carefully detailed planning for each room has created an ambiance reminiscent of the finest classic old world homes. The view from the moment you walk in takes your eye directly to the back of the house to see the expansive grounds and the trees beyond.

F E AT UR E S • Custom solid wood entry door with sidelights • Stone flooring • Barrel ceiling • Extensive millwork • Sitting area • Coat closet • Powder room

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Gallery Spanning the first floor is this gracious gallery opening to each of the first floor rooms. The centerpiece of the space is the dramatic bridal staircase leading to the second floor. The gallery leads from the foyer to the living room, dining room, family room and breakfast room.

FE AT UR E S • Bridal staircase • Extensive millwork • Recessed lighting • Hardwood flooring • Opens to all first floor spaces • Door to side yard

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Serene Living Room Just off the entry hall is the bright, graciously scaled living room. French doors set in over-sized windows allow for breathtaking views of the ravine and provide light all throughout the day. In addition, the sophisticated seating area, woodburning fireplace, soaring ceiling and impeccable décor all add to the ambiance of this special room. The French doors open to the lovely stone terrace and create a feeling of being surrounded by the outdoor gardens. This room is perfect for formal entertaining or casual family gatherings and flows beautifully into the office.

F E AT UR E S • Gas fireplace with handsome mantle • Hardwood flooring • Extensive millwork • Recessed lighting • Inset speakers • French doors to bluestone terrace • Doors to office

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Office / Library This handsome library is currently used as a private office, but could be used as a formal library or second bar area for entertaining as it flows graciously from the living room and the expansive gallery. Enjoy wonderful views of the private property and French doors to the bluestone terrace.

FE AT UR E S • Built-in shelving • Handsome gas fireplace with marble surround • Coffered ceiling • Extensive millwork • Recessed lighting • Hardwood flooring • French door to terrace • Arched door to gallery • Double doors to living room

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Bluestone Terrace Enchanting panoramic views of the property and ravines beyond are a delight from this tiered bluestone terrace which extends the width of the house. Accessed from the living room, office and family room, this ia a fantastic space for al fresco dining and entertaining.

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Dining Room The focal point of the large scale dining room is the lovely bay window overlooking the front courtyard garden. Combined with custom mouldings and millwork, plus the access from the gallery and door to the breakfast room, it creates a wonderful atmosphere in which to entertain family and friends.

FE AT UR E S • Bay window • Hardwood flooring • Extensive millwork • Recessed lighting • Inset speakers

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Spectacular Kitchen The freshly updated (2016) gourmet kitchen, was masterfully custom designed to be a very workable room for the serious cook and the casual chef. The kitchen/breakfast room/family room spans the length of the house with walls of windows overlooking the beautiful property and wooded ravine beyond.

The work flow is perfectly organized with a large center island featuring seating, workspace and a prep sink. Incredibly wellplanned, the kitchen features high-end appliances with custom cabinets and furniture-like accents and stone countertops.

This kitchen provides all that is to be desired - fabulous counter space, breakfast bar seating, prep sink, polished faucets, and plenty of attractive storage which makes working and living in this bright and cheery kitchen a true delight. As the heart of the house, the kitchen opens to the breakfast and family room, plus leads to the dining room, back stairs and mudroom.

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Kitchen Continued FE AT UR E S • Custom cabinetry • Masrble countertops • Marble-topped furniture-style island with seating and prep sink • Marble subway tile backsplash • Pantry closet • Hardwood flooring • Recessed lighting • Inset speakers APPLIANCES • Viking six-burner cooktop with griddle and double ovens • Viking hood • SubZero refrigerator/freezer • New Miele dishwasher • 2 Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers • GE Profile microwave • SubZero wine refrigerator • SubZero icemaker

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Breakfast Area The kitchen opens seamlessly to the spacious breakfast room - perfect for morning meals or casual dining. Oversized windows offer a nice transition to the outdoors in winter or summer.

The breakfast area flows into the adjoining family room.

FE AT UR E S • Over-sized windows • Hardwood flooring • Extensive millwork • Recessed lighting • Inset speakers

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Family Room Relax in comfort in this sunny family room. The opening from the kitchen/ breakfast room makes this room perfect for everyday living. French doors open to the fabulous bluestone terrace, a private retreat for al fresco dining in the summer or a great playground for kids of all ages.

FE AT U RE S • Floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace flanked by custom cabinetry • French doors to terrace set in a wall of over-sized windows • Extensive millwork • Hardwood flooring • Recessed lighting NOT E : PLE AS E EXCLU DE 2 ROU ND MI RRORS AND TV

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Al Fresco Living FE AT UR E S • Collonade covered porch and open bluestone terrace • Bluestone capped wall for additional seating • Bluestone terrace spans entire house and is accessed from the family room, office and living room.

• Ravine views

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Mudroom Perfectly located, this charming mudroom features custom cabintery, a built-in bench, coat closet and second powder room combined with a side door entry to organize everyday living. Enter through the attached garage or the handsome side entry.

FE AT U RE S • Opens from the attached garage to the kitchen • Adjacent to back door powder room

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Staircase and Second Floor Hall The stunning bridal staircase with custom wrought iron ballustrade ascends to a bright, spacious second floor landing overlooking the front gardens. A second "back" staircase leads from the kitchen to the guest wing. This floor features a lovely master suite, three additional bedrooms, a sitting area loft, two additional baths and a convenient laundry.

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Master Suite Wing The private arched entrance to this master suite marks the beginning of a serene, private retreat surrounded by tree tops - the perfect place to begin each day and the ultimate sanctuary when the day is done. Stunning views of the property from the large windows and a cozy fireplace set the stage for tranquility. In the fall and winter months, the vista of the ravine becomes beautiful in it's seasonal way.

FE AT U RE S • Marble gas fireplace • His/Her walk-in closets • Soaring, architectural ceiling • Handsome millwork • Recessed lighting

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Luxurious Master Bath Updated in 2016, the sophisticated and luxurious master bath is created with the finest materials. Dual sinks, custom cabinets, a centerpiece soaking tub and separate walk-in rain/ steam shower with built-in bench all combine to make this truly a private oasis.

FE AT UR E S • Mosaic marble flooring • Soaking tub • Walk-in rain/steam shower • Double sink marble-topped vanity • Built-in armoire • Separate W/C

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Additional Bedrooms There are three additional graciously scaled bedrooms on the second floor.

These spaces are bright and welldecorated with beautiful ravine views, architectural ceilings and walk-in closets. Two of these bedrooms share the crisp hall bath with Cesame Belle Epoque Console sink and a separate W/C with a tub/shower and commode.

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Guest Wing The guest suite features a loft sitting area, full bath and bedroom all set in a private wing of the second floor.

Accessible from the upstairs landing and directly off the back staircase, this makes the ideal suite for an au pair or a teen getaway. This space has windows on three sides, overlooks the courtyard and features private architectural angles.

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Loft Sitting Area The perfect place to curl up with a book, giggle with friends or finish homework, this spacious loft just outside the guest suite is a great private hideaway. Note: convertable into another bedroom if desired.

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Second Floor Laundry Bright laundry room is fresh and crisply decorated, featuring new LG front-load washer and dryer, plus a granite-topped cabinet with work sink.

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Lower Level Media Room The finished basement includes high ceilings and bright windows. An oversized screen projected TV creates the perfect space for movie nights and big game parties.

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Exercise Room No need to head to the gym - step into your own exercise studio with a wall of mirros and rubber flooring.

The spacious room is finely finished with moldings and baseboards, roomy enough for multiple pieces of equipment.

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Game Room / 5th Bedroom and Full Bath Currently set up as a billiards room, this flexible space could easily be converted into a 5th bedroom. Across the hall is a full bath with a walkin shower. (Pool table is included if desired.)

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Fabulous Outdoor Space Sited on a secluded half acre property with ravine views, full of mature trees, beautiful plantings and professional landscaping, this exquisite home offers a private retreat all year round. The wonderful front play yard is perfect for games of all types, from kicking the soccer ball to croquet! It could be a great ice rink in the winter.

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Ravine Views in All Seasons Serene views surround this handsome home in summer, fall, winter and spring. The property extends approximately 40" beyond the fence in the back yard.

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Secluded Oasis Perfect for a cup of morning coffee or a glass of wine after dinner, this private retreat looks out into the wooded back yard.

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Outdoor Entertaining The bluestone terrace offers space for multiple seating and dining arrangements, plus a bluestone capped wall for extra seating.

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Courtyard and 3-Car Garage There is excellent space in the entry courtyard, offering grassy playspace and secret gardens niches. The combination of formal plantings with more mature trees creates a beautiful setting for this very private retreat. The 3-car attached heated garage is an added bonus.

While located on a private, windy road, you can walk to the beach, shopping, restaurants and train of Hubbard Woods. Seven minute walk to express train to Chicago.

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Private Road As a member of the neighborhood group "the Hubbard Woods Circle", Private Road is a great place to enjoy the serenity of 1/2 acre grounds on a quiet street, yet be part of a great social network close to all conveniences.

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My prior experience in advertising and marketing has helped me understand consumer behavior and has been invaluable for my clients. My work ethic and focus on helping clients in the decision making process has made me a top producer ranked by Chicago Agent Magazine as one of Chicagoland's top agents in sales volume and propelled me to the #1 market leader in sales volume in Winnetka and New Trier every year since 2004.