Enchanting and meticulously maintained brick beauty in prime east Winnetka location. This lovely high-quality custom construction home with newer roof, copper gutters/downspouts, bluestone walkway and wrought iron fence is ideally situated on a picturesque tree-lined street close to schools, parks, beaches, Metra and town. Step through the beautiful arched front doorway into an elegant foyer with custom built-ins and bench. This spacious, yet cozy home has great circular flow, 10-ft ceilings on the first floor, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, Baldwin hardware and crown molding throughout. Other notable highlights include LED lighting, Marvin windows, connections for TV / media and wiring for speakers inside and out. The living room has a stunning stone fireplace, bathed in great southern light from a large bay window. Transition into the gracious dining room and proceed into the handsome den / office with built-in cabinets and window seating. French doors from the office lead to the open-concept family room with a cherry custom cabinet and a second stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features abundant neutral colored custom cabinets with built-in lighting, island with sink, plentiful storage and high-end appliances including a Dacor six-burner stove with custom hood, a SubZero fridge, a Miele dishwasher and a butler's pantry with a Bosch dishwasher. Congregate around the cozy banquette style eat-in area with rich wainscoting and cushioned storage bench seating. The rear mudroom, complete with custom wood lockers, countertop, slate floors and storage bench exits toward the garage. Additionally, sliding glass doors lead to a professionally landscaped yard with bluestone patio, outdoor eight-person spa, extensive lighting and sound system. A grand staircase to the second floor features 13-ft+ ceilings, skylights, a serene and spacious primary bedroom complete with a fireplace, walk-in closet, lavish bathroom oasis with spa-like shower system, separate jetted tub, stone countertops and marble floors. Three additional generously sized bedrooms with walk-in closets and ensuite baths, and a laundry room round out the second floor. All bedroom ceilings are vaulted and all closets are outfitted by California closets. Entertain with ease on the lower level with 9-ft ceilings, large window wells, and an expansive carpeted, media-ready recreation area with a gas fireplace, kitchenette with third dishwasher and plenty of space for a cave, play area, in-law suite and more. Your guests will live comfortably in the fifth bedroom with an added built-in desk, new closet and ensuite bath equipped with luxurious spa steam shower. The expanded bonus room, currently used as a workout room, easily converts into a sixth bedroom. The second laundry room is loaded with storage. The immaculate two-car detached garage has been updated with a new roof, screened gutters and full wall enclosed custom storage areas. The brickpaver driveway and two exterior parking spaces, updated sprinkler system, outdoor grill with gas line and wood privacy fence complete the lovely backyard. This picture-perfect, move-in ready home is an easy stroll or bike ride to Greeley Elementary, New Trier HS, five beaches, parks, the Metra train and downtown Winnetka.

East Wilmette farmhouse jewel w/ 4 beds, 3.5 baths, convenient second-floor laundry and a gorgeous garden just a few blocks from Gilson Beach, a short walk to bustling downtown Wilmette and in the New Trier school district! This meticulously maintained home, which is a lovely mix of old and new, has arched LR windows, preserved millwork and pristine hardwood floors throughout. The original interior foyer door opens to a stylish interior of William Morris wallpaper and a gorgeous wooden staircase. Custom cabinetry flanks the LR fireplace, which comes equipped with a fan to keep cozy fires burning. The home has great flow with a separate DR that leads to a family room / office / den with original pocket door. Next is the chef's eat-in kitchen featuring Wood-Mode custom cabinetry, paneled Sub-Zero fridge, double wall ovens, beverage fridge and warming drawer oven. French doors lead to a tranquil and spacious fenced yard full of perennials and an impressively large Willow tree in a far corner of the lot. Complete with an underground sprinkler system and welcoming patio. Plentiful storage and a powder room round out the first floor. Upstairs, the lovely primary bedroom suite features a custom walk-in closet with Wood-Mode floor-to-ceiling cabinets and island. More custom cabinets make an appearance in the adjoining primary bath! Two sinks, heated tiles, a large walk-in shower with built-in bench and a conveniently located additional laundry room complete the primary suite. A second and third bedroom and additional full bathroom are also on this floor. The third floor includes a large bedroom with a full bath (and mint condition vintage claw-foot tub!). The large attic opposite the fourth bedroom offers endless opportunities for build-out! Large basement includes partially finished space with bonus room, additional laundry room (with 2 more dryers) and workshop area. Includes two-car garage, plus adjacent parking pad with two exterior spots. Supplemental AC in attic bedroom. This is an estate sale and sold as-is.

This rambling timeless ranch across from the Middlefork Tennis Club, a private tennis and swim social club, is set on a generously picturesque and serene 3/4 acre. This is not a drive-by showing! This expanded and thoughtfully designed home, which is not in the floodplain, is larger than meets the eye and has a natural flow for easy living and entertaining. Five bedrooms and 3.5 baths provide ample room and endless versatility! Two large bay windows in the front living room and den provide an abundance of natural light and lovely outdoor scenes. Host gatherings in the elegant dining room located next to a beautiful chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, double oven, wine fridge and walk-in pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is a versatile and casual breakfast area that opens to a SHOWSTOPPER vaulted family room with a grand fireplace adorned with a towering mantel and custom millwork, creating a warm and inviting space. Walk through a sliding glass door into a delightful screened porch complete with tiled floor and a ceiling fan - the perfect blend of indoor comfort and outdoor connection. Nestled in the backyard off of the family room is a large deck, the perfect platform to dine, entertain or just enjoy the professionally landscaped, tranquil and private deep backyard.

Nestled on a quiet Northfield street in the New Trier school district, this expansive & unique 5-bedroom -- plus office -- home is ready for your personal touch! With a fenced yard, 2-car attached garage & 2 primary bedrooms, you can spread out in this nearly 4,000 square foot home. Do you need two home offices? This is your place! Step inside the lovely living room & relax in front of the picture window or host gracious dinner parties in the adjacent dining room. Brunch w/ friends or family in the breakfast nook or pull up a stool at the kitchen counter. There's storage galore in the kitchen w/ room for more than one cook to work side by side. Off of the kitchen is an inviting family room w/ abundant natural light, thanks to large windows & sliders. With exposed beams, vaulted ceilings & a stone fireplace, the coziness factor is high. On the other side of the home is the first of TWO primary ensuite bedrooms. An additional full bath & powder room are next, followed by a huge mudroom/pantry overflow area. The size of the mudroom is a dream! Next is a 2nd bedroom / guest bedroom, followed by a small office. Take the stairs up & unleash your imagination w/ ideas for using the loft space. Yoga room? Play room? Craft area? Two additional bedrooms, laundry room & full bathroom round out this area before you reach the ultimate primary bedroom suite. Make the primary bedroom sitting room your tranquil zen retreat and then step up to the primary ensuite bedroom with treetop views featuring TONS of closet space. Additional 1,500 square feet of space in the tidy, unfinished basement. This move-in ready property is located in a vibrant community you'll want to call home.

**Deadline for highest and best: Noon on Monday, January 20.** Nestled on a unique 2-block strip in a park-like setting, this 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath, 2-half-bath, all-brick spacious Georgian home, complete w/ private first-floor primary bedroom / in-law suite / fam room / office, is a sun-drenched jewel that is larger than meets the eye. Concord Lane is a neighborhood unto itself with front lawns divided by sidewalks, not streets. It's like living in your own park! Pass under the elm & maple trees through the welcoming foyer & take in the LR, which floods w/ daytime light, thanks to a bay window, & includes built-in bookshelves flanking the fireplace. With great flow, guests can gather in LR & then migrate to ample DR, which includes another bay window. Off the DR is the kitchen where you can grow herbs in the display window. Pull up a stool for casual dining or fire up your laptop to work! Sizable pantry & powder room round out the area. Adjacent to DR is versatile bonus room w/ door & full bath that can be used as primary bedroom / in-law suite / family room. The second primary bedroom is upstairs, along w/ 2 other bedrooms, tons of closet space & full bath. The finished basement, which includes a powder room, can be family room / office / playroom / gym. The fenced rear yard will be ready for spring blooms & alfresco dining. Brick one-car garage & room for 2 cars on the driveway. **Garage fits SUV.** You'll fall in love with this home & location! There's no other area like this in Skokie!