DG standouts

BY LARRY ATSEFF

From a home entertainer’s dream with a complete pool setting, to a perfectly-located home just north of downtown Downers Grove, to a spacious, five-bedroom home on a quiet cul-desac, these homes represent what makes this town so attractive for family living.

Spacious living. This home offers truly spacious living. It is all brick, quality construction, located on a quiet cul-de-sac with a three-car garage and private backyard. As you enter, you immediately notice the two-story foyer and large room sizes, encompassing 4,210 total square feet, including the finished basement. If you wish, the firstfloor full bathroom and den could be combined for multi-generational family living. On the main floor, the kitchen and breakfast room open up to the family room, which has a vaulted ceiling and brick fireplace. A generous master suite has a luxury bath featuring a whirlpool tub and separate shower. Professional landscaping and stamped concrete walkway and patio complete the picture.

6642 St. James Court, Downers Grove Offered at $592,900

Home Entertaining. This is a one-of-a-kind mini-estate, custom-built by a luxury home builder for his own family. Lifestyle and attention to detail showcase the many architecturally interesting features of the home. Well-designed interior and exterior spaces only enhance the fabulous outdoor oasis, which features a cabana with laundry, kitchen, full bath and changing area, a 32-foot by 16-foot in-ground pool, hot tub, stone fire-pit, patios, lush gardens and landscaping. Indoor play includes a theater room, a 600-bottle capacity wine cellar, hobby rooms and seating areas for quiet times or entertaining a crowd. The floor-plan is designed for multi-generational/related-living opportunity, or a home office with private entrance. The master suite has notable walk-in closets with laundry and dressing areas. Builder foresight and investment into building a geothermal heating and cooling system keeps utility bills for home and pool manageable. Garages offer space for four cars to park, plus storage. The home is located in a quiet area, but has easy access to highways, shopping, hospitals, downtown Downers Grove and schools. This home is for those with discerning taste who value privacy.

1328 Maple Ave., Downers Grove Offered at $765,000

4100 Glendinning, Downers Grove Offered at $1.325 million

Perfect Location. You can walk to downtown Downers Grove and the train in minutes from this exceptional, five-bedroom, three-and-a-halfbathroom home on Maple Ave. in north Downers Grove. A beautiful master suite addition has a sitting area, a luxurious insuite bath with heated floor and a large walk-in closet. The recentlyrenovated kitchen is stunning, featuring white cabinetry, a custom butcher-block island (with sink), a peninsula with bar-stool seating, updated glass backsplash, stainless appliances, pantry wall and eating area space. The family room is open to the kitchen, and has custom built-in cabinets and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. The home features a large, welcoming entryway with two coat closets and a lovely staircase, plus a formal living room and dining room. Walk out to an oversized deck overlooking a secluded fenced yard with a large shed and mature trees, backing into Denburn Woods. ■