213 Leonard Wood North Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois 60035

Description

1 LEVEL maintenance free living at its finest located in the Bachelor Officer Quarters (BOQ) on the renowned and historic neighborhood of Fort Sheridan. The exterior of the building is both historic and architecturally stunning, built in 1893 and designed by the famous duo Holabird & Roche. The interior of the unit is equally significant and stunning, renovated to the highest of standards in 2013. The unit is incredibly spacious with high ceilings and built out to its best potential while meticulously maintained. Step into this exquisite home through a private and secure entry. When you open the front door you are immediately greeted and surrounded by a gorgeous hallway with high ceilings, custom trim millwork and deep crown moldings, custom coat closet, a gorgeous stone floor and phenomenal wall space to display your art or framed photography. Relax to your favorite artist throughout the home with the custom built-in ceiling surround sound. The main bedroom features hardwood floors, a private balcony overlooking the serene views of the ravine, 2 large closets built out with custom cabinetry and sliding pocket doors. The spa-bathroom features a separate water-closet, a walk-in shower with multiple jets, bench and custom glass door, Italian stone throughout, a double vanity with a lowered make-up counter + heated floors. Across the hall from the main bedroom you will find the laundry room and included is the washer and dryer, stainless steel utility sink, granite countertop and custom cabinetry along with a well thought out low voltage control panel. Down the hall, the 2nd bedroom (currently used as a sitting room) also overlooks the breathtaking ravine and features hardwood floors, a walk-through closet with custom cherry cabinetry, and a gorgeous bathroom w/Italian stone and raised vanity. The open living room, dining room and kitchen greets you with a row of long windows providing sweeping views of the historic parade ground. The living area features gorgeous millwork dividing the space, deep crown moldings and an additional custom closet. The area continues with a stunning white kitchen outfitted with all luxury Thermador appliances and Kashmire granite counters, island for eating and entertaining + a walk-in pantry with a sliding pocket door. Adjacent to the kitchen through an arched entry is the perfectly situated office. French doors from the office with a retractable screen door bring you to the incredibly spacious outside patio with room for a large dining table, couch + seating, grill and beautiful potted flowers. This home comes fully equipped with a low voltage power hub panel, router and wiring for in-house wifi and wired devices. The home has a professionally managed security system. In addition to the many custom built out closets throughout the home, additional large storage is available in the garage. This is an elevator building with easy access to the heated garage with secure entry. This home comes with deeded parking, 2 side by side spaces and an additional partial parking or turnaround space. Additional private outside guest parking is available. This is a private, professionally managed, 10-unit building. There is easy access to nature trails and the beach. It is in easy walking distance, to Starbucks, Highwood dining and the train station. Taxes fall under a historic tax freeze and will be reassessed with Moraine Township when the property changes ownership.

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