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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

$2.95M Highland Park Home Rivals the Ritz

This week's Wow House is a $2.95 Highland Park home described as "stately, grand, warm and magnificent."

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This week, it's a $2.95 million Highland Park home described as "stately, grand, warm and magnificent." Located at 1357 Sheridan Road, This six-bedroom home features all en suite bedrooms with master-quality finishes and a master that is larger and nicer than a suite at the Ritz. There's also an elevator, generator, a sound system throughout, an exercise room and a movie screen.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Highland Park $2.99M Home An English Manor

Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This week, check out this Highland Park English Manor home with a breathtaking foyer.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This week, check out this Highland Park English Manor home with a breathtaking foyer. The home at 2027 Partridge Lane is set on a serene, one acre lot with stone patios, pool and firepit. There's also recessed lighting in all rooms as well as surround sound. The lower level boasts an exercise room, wet bar, theater, sauna and wine cellar.  Check out the photos above or click here for more. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want to nominate a spectacular, unusual or just plain cool property on the North Shore? E-mail us: highlandpark@patch.com.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

$3.495 Million Deerfield Mansion Was Once an Orphanage

Now, you can live the life of luxury with everything you could want including a grand ballroom.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, The North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes and some of the time the home has a lot of history to it. Each week, Patch will feature one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week Patch has an offering listed Coldwell Banker at 690 Brierhill Road that was once an orphanage.  Originally built as a luxury home, in 1918, it became a home for children, according to information provided by agents Michele Vold and Linda Antokal. That’s when Deerfield had a population of 610 and the arrival of the children doubled the size of the Village’s grammar school.  Listed at $3.495 million, this dream home boasts 18 rooms including seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, …

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7:26 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Check Out this $6.625M Lake Forest Historic Home

This Lake Forest Wow House has been has a French Country stone facade, but the inside is completely new and remodeled.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This week, it's a $6.625 million elegant Lake Forest mansion. Located at 80 North Green Bay Road, this historic home has been seamlessly transformed on the inside, with a completely remodeled kitchen and all new bathrooms. However, the French Country residence stone facade remains. Check out the photos above. For complete Lake Forest News, sign up for our free newsletter,"like" us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Wow House

Check Out this $2.4M French Art Deco Estate

This Lake Forest home has high ceilings and is minutes from Market Square and the beach.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This week, it's a sophisticated French art deco estate in Lake Forest. Listed at $2.395M and located at 7 North Green Bay Road in Lake Forest, this Lake Forest home designed by Ralph Milman includes high ceilings and exceptional millwork. It's minutes from Market Square, the train and the beach.  Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want to nominate a spectacular, unusual or just plain cool property on the North Shore? E-mail us: lakeforest@patch.com.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Wow House

$2.4M Evanston Victorian Dates to 1889

In Patch's ongoing real estate column, we look at a three-story, five-bedroom Victorian home in North Evanston with ornate stained glass windows and other historic details.

Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features North Shore Wow Homes that fits the bill. Today's installment is a $2.4 million Victorian home at 1742 Asbury Ave. in Evanston. Built in 1889, the three-story, five-bedroom house is replete with period details including ornate stained glass windows, wood panelling and several fireplaces. Other features include a wrap-around porch, sunroom and three-bedroom coach house. For more information, visit the home's Coldwell Banker listing.

Monday, March 18, 2013

$3.3m Glencoe Home Has Theater, Five Fireplaces

This six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom home sits on a half an acre.

This beautiful home — located at 212 Maple Hill Rd. in Glencoe — has been renovated and restored, combining tradition (it was built in 1928) with new technology. The home has a game room, a home theater and plenty of space for entertaining.  This home is listed with Susan Maman, with @Properties. For more information on this or other properties, contact her at susanmaman@atproperties.com.  For complete Lake Forest News, sign up for our free newsletter,"like" us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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9:28 am on Monday, March 18, 2013

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

$5.375M Lake Forest Home Has Tennis Court

This Ridge Road Wow House, which has been featured on NBC, includes a tennis court, salt water pool and a stone exterior.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This week's Wow House, which has been featured on NBC, includes a tennis court, salt water pool and a stone exterior. Located at 464 South Ridge Road in Lake Forest, this estate is 2.6 acres that features a Ludowici clay tile roof, spa room, theater room, wine cellar, en-suite bedrooms and a gorgeous DeGiulio & La Cornue kitchen. It also has six fireplaces, six full bathrooms and five bedrooms. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want to nominate a spectacular, unusual or just plain cool property on the North Shore? E-mail us: lakeforest@patch.com.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Million Dollar Mansion Hits Local Market

Modern amenities in this contemporary home include two fire places and lost of living space

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, The North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week Patch has an abode listed by Coldwell Banker at 851 South Northwoods Drive in Deerfield. Listed at $1,100,000, this dream home boasts a large living room and dining room separated by a two-sided fireplace.  If fireplaces are important to you, there is also one in the master suite, one of four bedrooms in the house. A large family room can double as a fifth bedroom.  Here, take a peek inside, and see what this high-end price tag fetches in 60015. Mike Hope will be happy to answer your questions at 847-323-9517 or Michael.Hope@…

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

$4.45M Lake Forest Home a Florence Villa

This nearly four-acre property offers views of ravines, manicured landscaping, a soaring bridle staircase, expansive library, a gourmet kitchen and fireplaces.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This week, it's a $4.45 million elegant Lake Forest mansion. Modeled after a villa in Florence, this home offers views of ravines, manicured landscaping, a soaring bridle staircase, expansive library, gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite, magnificent fireplaces, Tiffany windows, home theater, wine cellar and coach house. It is located at 1000 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want to nominate a spectacular, unusual or just plain cool property on the North Shore? E-mail us: lakeforest@patch.com. For more news and updates…

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