1247 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202

This gracious home, designed in 1894 by prominent Evanston architect Stephen Jennings, sits in the Evanston Lakeshore Historic District. Enter the foyer to find soaring ceilings, handsome library with floor to ceiling bookcases, double parlor with fireplace, and formal dining room. The spacious kitchen boasts Thermador fridge, 8-burner Wolf stove, 3 ovens, and butler's pantry. Take the grand staircase from the foyer or the kitchen stairs to the 2nd floor to find 4 spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with his/hers walk-in closets, another fireplace and 2nd floor laundry. Expansive 3rd floor with skylights and full bath is a perfect bedroom for teens or a sunny rec room. For outdoor living, relax on the screened porch or head to the two backyard decks for family time or entertaining. Large finished basement family room with another full bath, woodpaneled office, and loads of storage! Ideal location within blocks of beach, parks, shops, restaurants, Dempster and Main St. trains.