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42 Kenilworth Avenue Kenilworth, IL 60043
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Key Details
Sold Price $3,500,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,520 sqft
Price per Sqft $634
MLS Listing ID 11715159
Sold Date 06/09/23
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1903
Annual Tax Amount $30,472
Tax Year 2021
Lot Dimensions 75 X 165
Property Description
New England Colonial with lake views ~ Magnificent restoration of one-of-a-kind North Shore home with breathtaking curb appeal set on a spacious, sun-filled, professionally landscaped lot next to Lake Michigan and Kenilworth Beach. Superb floor plan features magical lake views from most rooms in this fully restored home by the lake! This impeccably detailed home features a gracious entry with magnificent paneled staircase, formal living room with wood burning fireplace and a beautiful bay of windows overlooking Lake Michigan, spacious dining room with quarter sawn oak floors and lake views, wonderful mahogany paneled library with peaceful lake views, and stunning lake views from the bright sunroom with French doors leading to the deck and rear yard. Spectacular lake views from the warm and inviting kitchen, breakfast area, butler's pantry and family room with stacked Vermont slate wood-burning fireplace make this thoughtfully designed living space the center of the home. Upstairs, start each day with exceptional lake views from the primary suite with wood-burning fireplace featuring marble surround and hearth, an adjacent sitting room with spectacular lake views, large dressing room and exquisite spa bath. There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor, each with its own uniquely finished bath and some of the best lake and beach views. The third-floor features two more bedrooms and baths with amazing lake views as well as a cool game room/hangout space. The rooftop widow's walk can be accessed from this level, offering panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Stunning architectural detailing, abundant sunlight, five fireplaces and high-end finishes throughout. Lower level includes the "log cabin" gaming/video room, spacious recreation room, exercise room, a spa room with a sauna & hot tub and wine cellar. Enjoy the outdoors in the privacy of the back yard on the rear deck or on one of the two bluestone terraces - one with outdoor fireplace. Enhanced by exquisite details inside and out, a charming coach house with full bath, sits above the two-car garage, and offers the perfect home office or guest suite. Idyllic lifestyle location just steps to Kenilworth Beach and a few blocks to Sears School, New Trier, the Metra and all that Kenilworth has to offer!
Location
State IL
County Cook
Community Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Sauna/Steam Room, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Some Insulated Wndws
Heating Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling Space Pac
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Laundry Multiple Locations
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens
Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Waterfront false
View Y/N true
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Water View
Story 3 Stories
Foundation Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan, Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools The Joseph Sears School
Middle Schools The Joseph Sears School
High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
School District 38, 38, 203
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany
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Bought with John Phillips • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago