252 Franklin, Glencoe, Illinois

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Four Levels of Luxury in Prime East Locale

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LISTING AGENT

JOANNE HUDSONc 847.971.5024joanne@thehudsoncompany.comjoannehudson.thehudsoncompany.com

T H E H U D S O N C O M P A N Y 851 SPRUCE STREET, WINNETKA, ILLINOIS 60093

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Property Summary LOT SIZE

BUILT

206 TAXES

ROOMS

PROPERTY FEATURES

LOCATION

SCHOOLS

• 63 x 200 • 1925

• $ 24,993 • 14 rooms / 5 bedrooms / 4 full baths / 1 half bath • Magnificently renovated and beautifully decorated stately brick home• Prime east location on wonderful tree-lined street• Fabulous curb appeal • Exquisitely landscaped front and rear yards featuring lush plantings, underground sprinkler system, landscape lighting, stone paver walk ways, patio & driveway, plus inviting fire pit • Convenient to schools, beach, train and shopping• Gracious entry hall with beautiful staircase• Elegant living room with handsome fireplace and custom built-ins• Well-proportioned dining room with custom moldings• 1st floor office/sun room with sleek built-ins and floor to ceiling windows• Gourmet cook’s kitchen with custom cabinetry• Top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances• Separate breakfast space with seating area • Spacious family room w/wet bar & French doors to splendid paver patio• Convenient mudroom adjacent to kitchen• Fabulous lower level w/recreation/exercise room, theatre room, sunny craft room, full bath and fully appointed wet bar• Master suite with private spa bath and balcony overlooking yard• Five bedrooms (including master) and three full baths on second floor• Second floor laundry room• Finished third floor works well as office/playroom/getaway• Dramatic hardwood floors• Exquisite light fixtures• Architectural moldings & custom millwork • Professionally landscaped European-style garden complete with French pear trees and romantic arbor in spacious back yard• Custom windows (replacement) with true-divided lights throughout• Electric, newer plumbing and newer heating & air conditioning systems with renovation• Two car detached garage

• Incorporated Glencoe• Close proximity to schools, beach, shopping, and train • West School K-4• South School 5-6• Central School 7-8• New Trier Northfield Campus 9• New Trier WInnetka Campus 10 - 12



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Welcome to 252 Franklin A magnificent brick home with four floors of exquisite finished living space located in one of the North Shore’s finest neighborhoods…



Gracious Entry HallA gracious entry hall with rich hardwood floors welcomes you to this fabulous home which has been beautifully renovated and decorated. This elegant home combines spacious rooms, well-designed floor plan, and magnificent architectural details from the past with all the amenities of a brand new home including an incredible lower level and finished third floor. The entry hall is flanked by the formal living and dining rooms and features an elegant staircase leading to the second floor stair hall. Exceptional detailing throughout.

FEATURES

• Gracious entry foyer • Rich hardwood floors• Terrific light fixtures• Custom crown moldings and millwork• Elegant staircase with wooden hand rail

and iron balusters• Traditional floor plan



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Formal Living RoomThe gracious entry hall leads to a formal living room that is elegant and open with a stunning fireplace with new limestone surround and handsome mantle. There are gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding, custom built-in bookshelves and tall windows which flood the room with natural light. The living room is enhanced by arched openings which lead to the foyer, family room, and 1st floor study/sunroom. Spacious enough for a baby grand piano, this room is perfect for formal entertaining or casual family gatherings.

FEATURES

• Tall custom windows flood the room with natural light• Handsome fireplace with gas log set• Impressive built-in bookcases • Gleaming hardwood floors• Custom moldings & millwork• Arched openings



First Floor Office/Sun Room An arched opening leads to a lovely 1st floor study with large custom windows that allow in plenty of natural light and overlook the front and side yards. Sleek built-in desk and cabinetry provide the workspace for a perfect home office. Rich hardwood floors flow seamlessly into the space. Halogen track lights, custom window treatments and impressive crown molding complete the room. Great as an office, library or sunroom.

FEATURES

• Gleaming hardwood floors• High ceilings• Sleek built-in desk and custom storage• Floor-to-ceiling true-divided light double

hung windows• Halogen track lighting• Excellent natural light• Adjacent to living room



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Dining RoomThe spacious dining room is well proportioned and can accommodate a table for eight to ten people. There are wonderful picture frame moldings and custom wall covering. Beautiful floor to ceiling windows allow in lots of natural light. An arched opening leads to the foyer and the dining room also connects to the kitchen. Perfect for formal entertaining!



Gourmet KitchenThe striking gourmet kitchen is built with the same attention to detail as the rest of the home. Classic white custom cabinetry, terrific polished granite countertops and backsplash, stainless steel professional appliances, a porcelain farm sink and impressive copper fixtures make working in this sophisticated kitchen a pleasure. This well appointed kitchen is configured for the serious chef or casual cook.

FEATURES

• Lustrous hardwood floors• High ceilings• White custom cabinetry• Polished granite countertops and

backsplash

• Bright window at kitchen sink• Opens to dining room, breakfast room

and spacious family room



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Kitchen Continued

FEATURES

• Dacor 6-burner range• Dacor stainless steel warming drawer• Best stainless steel hood• GE Profile stainless steel microwave oven• Subzero 48” stainless steel side by side

refrigerator• KitchenAid stainless steel dishwasher• Kohler porcelain farm sink• Copper faucet, soap dispenser, hose spray,

water filter• Quilted copper tile range backsplash



Breakfast Area The kitchen opens to a bright sunny breakfast space adjacent to the family room which overlooks the paver patio and landscaped rear yard. Casual and comfortable, this central breakfast area is perfect for family dinners, doing homework or just hanging out. The mudroom and powder room are conveniently located nearby.



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Family RoomThe well-designed floor plan includes a spacious family room with wet bar which adjoins the kitchen and breakfast room. This fabulous space has four pairs of French sliding doors which open to the fabulous paver patio and magical rear yard. The floor-to-ceiling French doors with transoms flood this comfortable space with sunlight. The wonderful family room flows into the living room – perfect for entertaining.



Family Room ContinuedThe family room has a well-appointed wet bar with custom cabinetry including glass front uppers, a beautiful hammered copper sink, copper faucet, granite countertops and backsplash, and a U-Line wine cooler/beverage refrigerator. The wet bar is adjacent to the family room and living room – perfect for entertaining or family use.FEATURES

• Spacious family room• Four pairs of French doors with transoms• Room is flooded with natural light• Gleaming hardwood floors• High ceilings• View of magical yard• Opens to paver patio and rear yard



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Necessary AmenitiesAn elegant powder room is discreetly tucked behind the wet bar near the family room. It features a fabulous sink with a copper Herbeau faucet and stunning painted walls.

You can’t miss the wonderful mudroom – conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen – accessed via the rear entrance next to the driveway and garage. Built-in window seat with cubbies, multiple closets, tile floor, attractive beadboard wainscotting, high ceilings… plenty of room.



Master SuiteThe luxurious master suite with terrific spa bath and large walk-in closet is located at the end of the 2nd floor hallway. Beautiful windows and French doors opening onto a wonderful balcony allow plenty of sunlight into this dramatic private getaway with an exquisite view of the lush grounds. Beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, stunning custom wall color and fabulous window treatments complete the master suite.


FEATURES

• Large windows allow in natural light• French doors open onto a balcony over-

looking the rear gardens• Beautiful hardwood floors• High ceilings• Custom window treatments• Architectural moldings and millwork



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Spa Bath


FEATURES

• Classic Cararra marble floors and walls• Large soaking tub w/air jets• Oversized shower with rain shower and

multiple body sprays• Matching pedestal sinks• Polished chrome fixtures and accessories• Extra deep built-in mirrored medicine cabi-

nets


Hall Storage, Hall Bath & Second Floor LaundryThe hall bath has a classic pedestal sink, the walls are finished with hand made subway tile, and the attractive tile floor resembles vintage porcelain tile. There is a wonderful tub/shower with glass doors and subway tiled walls.

There is a convenient laundry room located in this level.

Custom built-in storage offers architectural interest as well as utility.




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Additional Bedrooms There are four additional bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms on the second floor. Each sunny bedroom offers fabulous large windows with custom window treatments, hardwood floors or tasteful carpeting, attractive lighting and ample closet space.




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Third FloorNicely finished third floor features plush floor covering, cheerful painted walls and plenty of built-in storage. Perfect as office, playroom or teen (or grown-up) getaway.




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Superior Lower LevelA fabulous staircase that matches the main stairway leads to the recently excavated and renovated lower level. Ann Sacks “antique French barn tile” flooring sets the tone for this incredible new interior space. In addition to a craft room complete with abundant built-in storage and a “to die for” exercise space, the lower level has a spectacular, carpeted home theater room with overhead projector and movie screen. Additionally, there is a brand new sophisticated full bath and wet bar with Subzero refrigerator/freezer drawers, hammered silver sink, granite counter and custom knotty pine cabinetry. Deep windows invite abundant natural light.




Lower Level ContinuedFEATURES

• Stunning staircase• Ann Sacks stone flooring• Custom knotty pine cabinetry & granite

countertops• Wet bar with hammered silver sink• Subzero refrigerator/freezer drawers• Plenty of closets and storage space• Architectural columns• High quality custom windows allow in

natural light• Brick window wells• Carpeting in theatre room• Professional quality rubber floor in exercise

space• Exercise space can be converted to large

recreation room



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Lower Level Continued


Outdoor SpaceThe outdoor spaces are spectacular. The front and rear yards have been professionally landscaped with underground sprinklers, bluestone walkways, a paver patio, and extensive landscape lighting. The perfectly manicured front lawn and bluestone front walk lined with elegant trees sets the tone for the home and welcomes you as you walk up to the home. The European-style garden is complete with French pear trees and romantic arbor in spacious back yard. Wonderful plants and flowers, a pergola, archway and serene fire pit contribute to creating your own private oasis.




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Outdoor Spaces ContinuedThe spacious paver patio spans the width of the house and has room for multiple seating areas. The patio and rear yard are the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining, grilling and just relaxing.

Conveniently located near parks, Lake Michigan, the Glencoe train station, and downtown shopping and restaurants.



F IRST FLOOR



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SECOND FLOOR


THIRD FLOOR




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LOWER LEVEL



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CMYK T H E H U D S O N C O M P A N Y 851 SPRUCE STREET, WINNETKA, ILLINOIS 60093


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JOANNE HUDSON Broker Associate

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email [email protected] joannehudson.thehudsoncompany.com

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Joanne’s strengths in real estate include understanding the needs of her clients and the knowledge of her markets. Joanne has developed a keen sense of what type of property is the best fit for her clients and always puts their interests first. Working with fellow brokers and negotiating on behalf of her clients for 20+ years, Joanne has developed a great degree of trust and respect among her peers, buyers and sellers. She greatly appreciates the trust placed in her and works hard to honor it.

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252 Franklin, Glencoe, Illinois