GAMBINO REALTORS THE COLLECTION
JANUARY 2019
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elcome to the January issue of The Collection! The start of a new year is a perfect time for change. Whether it is time
for a big change like finding that perfect home for you and your family to create new memories and grow or get some great inspiration for a new decorating project, we hope you find what you are looking for within these pages. In either case, feel free to browse at your leisure and enjoy these unique and stunning homes.
Cordially, Jonathan R. Krause, CRB President JKrause@GoGambino.com
CONTENTS STUNNING ROSCOE BEAUTY
A BARLOGA MASTERPIECE
THE COASTAL VIBE
UPGRADED CRAFTSMANSHIP
THE OPEN-CONCEPT
Put Your House on a Diet
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STUNNING ROSCOE BEAUTY • 4 BEDROOMS • PROFESSIONAL CHEF’S KITCHEN • FINISHED LOWER LEVEL • $475,000.00
Karl S. Gasbarra 815•975•4218 Contact View Full Listing For Details
8804 Grandview Drive
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tunning! From the minute you enter this beautiful home you are charmed with the details that make a house a home. Among the features and amenities that make this Roscoe home special: A striking two-story great room with walls of windows and a floor to ceiling masonry fireplace; striking columns and arches transition you to a professional chef ’s kitchen with cherry cabinetry, granite countertops and backsplash, two islands, professional stainless appliances, and abundant cabinet space. Additionally included on the main floor are formal living and dining rooms, a den, guest bath and laundry room. Upstairs are four bedrooms and three baths including a large master bedroom with a tray ceiling and a cozy sitting area with a gas fireplace. The en-suite master bath has walk-in closets, a whirlpool tub and dual sinks. To expand your living area even further is a professionally finished lower level with a full bath and a wonderful outdoor space for entertaining. This is a true Roscoe beauty!
A BARLOGA MASTERPIECE
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  Barloga masterpiece! This incredible home was built in 1937 and truly shows the type of
visionary that Jesse Barloga was as it not only captures the elegance of the era, but has amenities that today’s buyer demands built into the design. From the moment you arrive, you are struck by the fabulous river views from the front as well as serene views from the wooded back yard. On the main floor you are greeted by a lovely entry which flows into a classic living room and bayed dining room. French doors lead to a sunlit three season room with sliding doors leading to a patio with that beautiful view of the Rock River. The efficiently planned kitchen has walls of updated cabinetry and an informal breakfast area that leads to a private bedroom with ensuite bath originally utilized for live-in help. A main floor master bedroom with ensuite bath, a private den and a powder room complete the main floor. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms and two baths with incredible closet space! This is a rare gem!
1705 Nor th 2nd Street
• 6 BEDROOMS • SCENIC RIVER VIEWS • 1.55 ACRES • $325,000.00
Karl S. Gasbarra
815•975•4218 Contact View Full Listing For Details
2780 Newbur y Lane
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showplace in Newbury Place! This amazing custom built home features close to 4,000 SQ FT of spectacular living space. This home has a fabulous coastal feel utilizing ocean hues and a celebration of natural light and natural materials including beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Off of the entry and separated by French doors are both a formal dining room and an adaptable space making the perfect living room or den. The great room with built ins, breakfast area and chef ’s kitchen with sun bleached white cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances all are in keeping with the demand for open concept plans. The main floor master has a beautiful ensuite bath, walk in closets, jetted b a t h a n d f r a m e - l e s s s h o w e r. U p s t a i r s a r e t h r e e a d d i t i o n a l b e d r o o m s a n d two baths and the professionally finished lower level brings another 900 SQ FT of living space with a fifth bedroom, full bath, family room, bar and enclosed porch. This coastal beauty has it all and is a must see!
THE COASTAL VIBE • 4 BEDROOMS • CHEF’S KITCHEN WITH WHITE CABINETRY • OPEN CONCEPT • $485,000.00
Karl S. Gasbarra
815•975•4218 Contact View Full Listing For Details
UPGRADED CRAFTSMANSHIP 643 Lindgren Lane
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ajor upgrades inside and out for this stunning contemporary beauty over the last five years, including contemporary exterior brick, siding, windows, sliding door, roof, skylights, furnace and water heater. Enjoy the large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and surprise features. Master bath is a total spa package with rain shower head and a tub with electric hot water on demand. Dining, living, family and rec rooms offer plenty of shoulder room-deceptively big! Home features new wood and tile floors, newer appliances, and new first floor bath. The rear deck invites all with its welcoming space under the pergola, a hot tub and cooking area. Your new home features great craftsmanship and quality abound with all the upgrades making it move-in ready!
Jayson Shull 815•978•6489 Contact View Full Listing For Details
THE OPEN CONCEPT 12451 Skye Drive
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antastic opportunity in the Highlandshire at Inverness Subdivision! This custom built home has 5,000 SQ FT of living space. Featuring a bright, sunlit, open and airy floor plan with four large bedrooms and four and a half baths. Main floor master with ensuite bath, main floor bonus space making the perfect library, den or music room, three spacious second floor bedrooms: one with an ensuite bath and two with a shared bath. The partially exposed lower level offers a home theater, a massive family room, a play room, and a full bath. This beautiful home is nestled on a nicely landscaped lot and features a large elevated rear deck for outdoor entertaining. Fantastic location just east of Rockford and minutes from shopping, restaurants, parks, the YMCA, Indoor Sports Center and the Aviators Stadium with easy access to I-90.
Karl S. Gasbarra 815•975•4218 Contact View Full Listing For Details
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Resolution: Put Your House on a Diet
v e r y J a n u a r y, m i l l i o n s o f p e o p l e p l e d g e t o l o s e w e i g h t b y h i t t i n g t h e g y m o r going on a diet. But like our bodies, our homes also accumulates excess baggage . S o t h i s N e w Ye a r, w h y n o t p u t y o u r h o u s e o n a d i e t ? H e r e a r e s i x t i p s t o h e l p y o u r home lose its “love handles” of old clothes, obsolete gadgets, fur niture and more . N o w y o u a n d y o u r h o u s e c a n b o t h m e e t y o u r w e i g h t - l o s s g o a l s t h i s y e a r. Do the 27 Fling Boogie: You might not be able to think of 27 things in your house you no longer use, but if you get a box and don’t stop until you find them, you’ll clear up space and have something to donate to a local charity. FlyLady, who learned this tip from Suze Orman, adds this advice: “As soon as you finish filling the box, take it to the car.You are less tempted to rescue the items.” You can also do this again for a 54-Fling Boogie, and send 27 more items directly to the trash.
too precious to waste cleaning, you can do the deed virtually. Just take photos of their items, upload them into a shareable album, and have them choose what gets sent to them and what gets pitched.
Don’t Let the Mailman Ruin Your Diet: A few days of piled-up mail can easily put a few extra pounds on your kitchen table. Household advisor FlyLady says to combat the daily onslaught, deal with the paperwork the moment it comes into the house with a garbage can and calendar at your side. Then always put the The Biggest Losers: If your home is on the obese bills in the same place, and set one or two days a side of the spectrum, it calls for extreme measures. month to tackle them. A Bagster acts just like a dumpster but with the portability of a large shopping bag. Just fill the Book Yourself a Healthier Weight: It’s hard to let container with all of the items you’re ready to let go go of books you’ve read, but bookshelves can only of, schedule a pickup, and before you know it, you’ll hold so many. Put them to a new use—as shelves! This simple DIY project actually uses your old books have shaved some serious weight off your home. as a storage solution. With this, you’ll clear out Oprah’s Diet Plan: If you’ve been loath to help your place and--just like with your own diet--you’ll your home lose that extra baggage because you probably impress your friends. don’t know what to do with the items, Oprah has the answer. She gives a comprehensive, state-by-state If you’ve lost the extra weight and still have a messy list of where to get rid of anything from furniture to house on your hands, consider some of our top that old pair of golf clubs. Plus, you get to help a local organization tips: 7 Storage Solutions You Didn’t Know You Had, Pegboard Storage Solutions: Hole-y charity. Sheet!, and Low-Cost Kitchen Storage: Cheap Stress Lose that Post-Child Weight: Did your kids skip Reduction. town but leave their clutter? When children go to college or move out, their old stuff can add some serious heft to your home. It’s best to get them to Article From: HouseLogic.com come clean it out themselves—they know what By: G.M. Filisko items are significant, and which ones aren’t. But if they moved across the country, and home visits are