The expansive chef's kitchen at 516 Sheridan Road, Glencoe
Searching for your tranquil retreat? Tucked away in the North Shore’s most prestigious neighborhoods, these three homes offer everything from lakefront views to meticulous architecture and design, each with an asking price of under $8 million.
$5,250,000
Designed by acclaimed Jazz Age architect Russell S. Walcott in 1926, this 8,025-square-foot, 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom, two-half-bath historic English manor is nestled on one of Winnetka’s most private lanes. Guests are ushered through the grand foyer with handpainted hardwood floors, hand-carved millwork and fresh grasscloth wallcoverings. The recently renovated de Giulio custom kitchen touts Gucci-inspired bamboo handles, custom handpainted Delft-style tiles, antique mirrored cabinet fronts, pendant lighting, high-caliber appliances and a nearby butler’s pantry. Residents can retreat to the breakfast solarium (which overlooks the home’s landscaped backyard), the lower-level wine cellar or the formal dining room with handpainted de Gournay wallpaper and Chinese fretwork moldings applied over antique mirroring. Visitors can gather in the antique pine-paneled great room and the sprawling living room with apricot walls, an antique mahogany fireplace with a limestone surround and French doors leading to the south lawn and cutting garden. The primary wing encompasses his-and-hers dressing rooms, two separate bathrooms and a sitting room that doubles as an office space. Christie’s International Real Estate, Jena Radnay, 312.925.9899, christiesrealestate.com
$5,800,000
Situated on 1.25 acres of stunning property, this 4-bathroom, 5½-bathroom abode was meticulously designed by renowned architect Celeste Robbins of Robbins Architecture. Inspired by the surrounding wooded topography, the 5,020-square-foot home features expansive walls of windows, a facade of stucco and stained wood panels, custom-stained oak-framed windows, a floating stair hall and a reflecting pool with koi fish and lily pads. The wall-to-wall glass living room showcases the surrounding woodlands and the family room and kitchen tout light cabinetry and scenery of the sun-drenched lawn and sprawling backyard. The residence boasts a first-floor guest suite, a private office and two mudrooms, plus a hidden mudroom behind walls of cabinetry off the garage. The serene primary suite features a private balcony, a luxurious primary bathroom, a dressing room with walls of closet storage and a large island with drawers. The lower level boasts a media and game room, a fifth bedroom (which doubles as an exercise room), a full bathroom, a spacious laundry room, a sauna, a wine cellar and plenty of storage space. Compass Real Estate, The Paige Dooley Team, 847.446.9600, compass.com
$7,987,500
This expansive, 11,000-square-foot lakefront property is located on 1.59 acres of manicured land and features pristine views of the surrounding area. Tucked away in Kenilworth’s highly coveted North Shore community, the 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 3-half-bath estate features an attached three-car garage, an elevator, a finished basement and a tranquil one-bedroom suite for visitors or staff. Residents can sojourn to the cozy library, visit the serene art studio, enjoy a cocktail at the wet bar or relax next to one of the home’s three fireplaces. With two lots along the Lake Michigan shoreline, the home touts a multi-tiered walkway and lower deck overlooking the water. Nancy Nugent, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, 312.925.5440, sothebysrealty.com
See also: Here’s What $5 Million Gets You In Three Chicago Neighborhoods
Photography by: Photos of 516 Sheridan Road, Glencoe by Roger Davies; photos of 66 Fox Lane, Winnetka by David Ward, Petr Poliak and Ed Sloka; photos of 501 Sheridan Road, Kenilworth by Andre Vazquez
