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Evanston,IL 60201
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,700 sqft
Price per Sqft $454
MLS Listing ID 12184982
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1911
Annual Tax Amount $53,576
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 150 X 200
Property Description
Step into a piece of history with this beautifully updated and expanded early 20th-century home, seamlessly blending timeless elegance with contemporary comforts. Nestled on a rare .70 acre lot, this northeast Evanston residence offers the perfect blend of classic luxury and modern charm. Built in 1911 for Swedish Ambassador Oscar Haugen, and designed by architect Augustus Nyden, this landmark and Evanston Preservation Award winning home showcases exquisite period details, including original hardwoods, barrel ceiling, ornate crown moldings, grand fireplaces and shadowbox staircase, all preserved to maintain the home's historic integrity. Thoughtfully updated to meet today's standards, the home features a tastefully designed kitchen with custom Wood Mode cabinetry, Subzero, Wolf and Miele appliances, and honed granite atop an 11' island. The home boasts expansive rooms perfect for entertaining, including formal living and dining rooms, a family room, and a grand entry foyer evoking images of a bygone era. An office, 4 season porch, mudroom and first floor laundry complete the picture. The second floor features a master suite with a coveted walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom. The primary bathroom offers spa-like amenities with whirlpool tub and steam shower. Additional bedrooms offer ample space and modern conveniences, with many featuring ensuite bathrooms. The third floor great room has a multitude of uses and includes an additional bedroom with ensuite bath. The exterior is as impressive as the interior, featuring a bluestone patio with firepit and a front patio for entertaining, a restored carriage house converted to a garage with a 2 bed, 1 bath apartment above perfect for guests, au pair, secondary office, studio, guest suite, teen party pad, or rental income. The original Ludowici clay tile roof was replaced during the renovation process with the same Ludowici tiles! Modern technology meets historic charm with an ADT custom home alarm system, low voltage landscape/driveway lighting, Generac natural gas generator, tankless water heaters, 3 a/c units, and 3 sump pumps. Situated in a prestigious neighborhood on arguably one of the best streets in Evanston, the location is in close proximity to Lighthouse Beach, Northwestern U, Wilmette Harbor and offers easy access to top-rated schools, dining, shopping, and cultural landmarks. This unique property is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history without sacrificing modern comforts. Experience the perfect balance of past and present in this extraordinary property.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Community Lake,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors,Heated Floors,First Floor Laundry,Bookcases,Historic/Period Mlwk,Some Carpeting,Some Window Treatment,Drapes/Blinds,Granite Counters,Separate Dining Room
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Space Pac
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Gas Log,Gas Starter
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch Screened,Brick Paver Patio,Storms/Screens,Fire Pit
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Y/N true
Roof Type Tile
Building
Story 3 Stories
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Orrington Elementary School
Middle Schools Haven Middle School
School District 65,65,65
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany