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$1,599,999
Sold on 6/21/22
Beds |
Baths |
Sq. Ft. |
Taxes |
Built |
5 |
5.10 |
6,740 |
31502.64 |
1923 |
On the market:
75 days
|
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This stately, brick Italian Renaissance Revival Oak Park estate has been meticulously renovated and is located in the very sought-after Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Built in 1924 by renowned architect Frederick Schock, The Charles Castle House sits on a very private, recently professionally landscaped, double corner lot with a backyard oasis. The serene resort style outdoor space, perfect for entertaining, includes an extensive natural stone deck/patio around the newer pool with an impressive covered pergola and fire pit area. With approximately 6000 square feet of living space, the home features 5 en-suite bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms and a large 3 car garage with additional room and ample driveway parking. First Floor: Double entrance grand foyer with original ceiling mural and mosaic tile floor. Gourmet custom kitchen with professional appliances, stone countertops, glass backsplash, a proper butler's pantry and a built-in table area that opens to the bright family room. Formal dining room, spacious living room, incredible sunroom, and powder room. Second Floor: Split floorplan with four room Owner's suite including the bedroom, marble spa like bath with dual vanities, water closet, 6' tub and separate walk-in shower with glass enclosure, dressing room with dual professionally organized closets and an office/sunroom retreat. Three additional generous bedrooms on the same floor with organized closets. Third Floor: Perfect private suite or guest suite with treetop bedroom and newer full bath. Lower Level: Huge recreation room with fireplace, workout room, office/6th bedroom, laundry/mud room with exterior access, full bath, cellar, and original vault. Additional Home Features: Original millwork, hardwood floors and built-ins throughout, custom lighting fixtures, 3 original wood burning fireplaces with newer chimney liners, grade 1 Ludowici green tile roof and newer copper gutters. Updated System Features: Whole house automatic back-up generator, radiant heat and zoned AC, reverse osmosis drinking water system, buried fiber optic cables, dual sumps and overhead sewers, 200 amp electrical service, lawn irrigation and concealed pool auto-cover. Conveniently located from downtown Chicago and both major airports. Close to the train, restaurants, shopping, and libraries.
Listing courtesy of Michael Shenfeld, Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty