5311 Lee Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515


$2,000,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 6,709
Cost/Sqft: $298
Beds: 6
Baths: 6
Year Built: —
Property Taxes: $22,894
Days On Market: 51
Lot Size: 1,25

Description

A truly rare opportunity to live adjacent to 81 acre Maple Grove Forest Preserve, one of Illinois' beautiful and historically rich natural treasures. Set among majestic maple and heritage oak trees, this extraordinary property offers a private, nature-filled setting where deer and fawns wander, birds abound, and native plants flourish. There is a generous backyard which extends toward walking paths leading into Maple Grove Forest Preserve and to Avery Coonley School, creating an exceptional connection to nature, recreation, and the surrounding community. Stunning views from nearly every window, the home feels immersed in its landscape, while the acreage offers the privacy and tranquility of a secluded retreat to call your own. Thoughtfully reimagined, rebuilt and doubled in size in 2006, creating a distinctive floor plan that celebrates the connection between indoor and outdoor living. Organic architectural character is paired with thoughtfully designed spaces, including numerous Home Office/Library/Study areas and gathering spaces with airy ceilings, generously proportioned Bedrooms with en suite Bathrooms. The spacious Primary Bedroom Suite features a private Balcony overlooking the beautiful backyard, a walk-in closet/dressing room that was formerly a bedroom, and large, lux En Suite Bathroom. The 10,000+ sq ft of indoor and outdoor living spaces include many storage and utility rooms, Game Room, Recreation Room, Wine Cellar, 3.5-car heated Garage, and much more. The home is beautifully maintained, refreshed and move-in ready. This special home is for those seeking privacy, nature, architectural distinction, and a setting in which to create a lifetime of memories. Conveniently located near schools including Avery Coonley School, hospitals, parks, 2 ballfields, the Belmont and Main Street BNSF Metra Stations, the Belmont train underpass, major highways, and both O'Hare and Midway Airports. Move Confidently.

Property Specifics

Single Family
—
—
—
2017
Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Sub-Basement, Egress Window, 9 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full
3,079
Cedar, Wood Siding
Asphalt, Rubber
—
Creek
1.25
—
—
— / Not Applicable
None
Public
Public Sewer
Central Air, Zoned
Forced Air, Zoned
No
12762600
0907306012

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Hillcrest Elementary School
58 —
Middle School
Herrick Middle School
58 Not in DB
High School
North High School
99 Not in DB


Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Master Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 16X20
Location: 2nd Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 13X13
Location: 2nd Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 11X20
Location: 2nd Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 13X13
Location: 2nd Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 6
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Dining Room Info:
Dimensions: 22X22
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Kitchen Info:
Dimensions: 14X17
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Features: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
Laundry Room Info:
Dimensions: 10X8
Location: 2nd Level
Floor Type: Tile
Living Room Info:
Dimensions: 21X16
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Family Room Info:
Dimensions: 16X19
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Foyer, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Den, Game Room, Office, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Sub-Basement, Egress Window, 9 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full
First Additional Room Info:
Name: Foyer
Dimensions: 14X18
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Second Additional Room Info:
Name: Bedroom 5
Dimensions: 12X16
Location: 2nd Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Additional Room Info:
Name: Bedroom 6
Dimensions: 9X12
Location: 2nd Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Additional Room Info:
Name: Breakfast Room
Dimensions: 19X15
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fifth Additional Room Info:
Name: Den
Dimensions: 11X16
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Sixth Additional Room Info:
Name: Game Room
Dimensions: 38X24
Location: Basement
Floor Type: Carpet
Seventh Additional Room Info:
Name: Office
Dimensions: 13X22
Location: 2nd Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Eighth Additional Room Info:
Name: Recreation Room
Dimensions: 24X20
Location: Basement
Floor Type: Hardwood
Ninth Additional Room Info:
Name: Mud Room
Dimensions: 15X14
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Slate
Tenth Additional Room Info:
Name: Walk In Closet
Dimensions: 9X12
Location: 2nd Level
Floor Type: Hardwood

Other Specifics

3.5
Concrete Perimeter
Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Owned, Garage
Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Hardwood
Deck
Shed(s), Garage Faces Front
Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Other
Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden, Views
110x495
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Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr
Dry Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Replacement Windows
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
Not in DB
Park, Street Paved, Other
—
Wood Burning

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