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THE HUDSON COMPANY
851 SP RUCE STREET, WINNETKA, ILLINOIS 60093
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1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
A Winnetka "Classic" in the Heart of Hubbard Woods
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1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
Property Summary
LOT SI Z E BU I LT 2015 TAXES ROOMS FEATU RES
IMPROVEMENTS 2015 2008
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• 72 x 137 • 1947 • $17,349 • 8 rooms • 4 bedrooms • 2.1 baths • First floor with welcoming foyer, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen expansion opening to large family room with fireplace and wall of windows to gorgeous, private backyard. breakfast room overlooking backyard, mudroom and attached two car garage • Second floor includes tranquil master suite with walk-in closet, luxe en-suite bath; three additional bedrooms, hall bath • Lower level is nicely finished with rec room with fireplace, fitness/media room, laundry room and storage. Gorgeous, large private backyard
• Replaced front entryway sidewalk and concrete porch • New front landscaping around walkway • Addition of nearly 1,400 sq ft • 3X larger kitchen with 9 foot granite island and granite countertops, custom Crystal cabinetry • Family room with gas fireplace, custom built-in cabinetry, full wall of windows to back yard, home theater with ceiling speakers • New mudroom with custom cabinets and French doors to patio • Addition of large finished lower level space • Remodeled lower level half bath • Additional heating/cooling zone with separate controls • Two outdoor bluestone patios • Complete water management system including double french tile, battery back up sump pump, ejector pump, plus regrade swale in back yard and 4 drains. • Epoxy/Urethane application where addition meets legacy structure • New roof plus new gutters and downspouts • Repour/regrade majority of garage floor concrete • Plantation shutters installed on upstairs windows • Remodeled front entry pediment and added front lamp post lighting • Added custom-built workbench in garage • Replaced chimney flue in living room • Replaced attic insulation • Installed ceiling fans in bedrooms • Upgraded lower level fireplace doors, gas logs • New double pane Marvin windows • Remodeled/redesigned master bath • Remodeled 2nd floor hall bath • Upgraded copper water pipes to larger size • Refinished hardwood floors * Remodeled master closets • Incorporated Winnetka, Hubbard Woods Forest Glen neighborhood • Conveniently close to town, train, schools and parks • Hubbard Woods K - 4 • Skokie 5 - 6 • Washburne 7 - 8 • New Trier 9 - 12 • Sacred Heart K - 8
Information deemed reliable although not warranted or guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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851 SP RUCE STREET, WINNETKA, ILLINOIS 60093
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1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
Welcome to 1243 Forest Glen North! Welcome to Forest Glen – an ideal neighborhood in the heart of Hubbard Woods. This wonderful home has been thoughtfully renovated for today’s lifestyles and has been lovingly cared for and enjoyed by all. The welcoming foyer features a handsome staircase and leads to the living room, dining room and kitchen area – creating an ideal flow.
1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
Gracious Entrance Foyer The elegant foyer sets the stage for the classic home within. Handsome staircase, beautiful moldings and exquisite hardwood flooring details combine to create a wonderful home.
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Formal Living Room The formal living room features spacious proportions and is finished with quarter-sawn oak floors, handsome baseboard and attractive crown moldings and a beautiful fireplace. The masonry fireplace features a marble surround and hearth and custom mantle. Large openings to the dining room and main foyer hall create an easy flow.The scale of the living room allows for a multitude of furniture arrangements while offering wonderful views of the surrounding neighborhood.
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Living Room continued FE AT U RE S • Elegant millwork including crown and base moldings • Excellent flow • Handsome fireplace • Sunny bay window
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1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
Handsome bookshelves adorn the entrance from the front hall and offer wonderful storage for books and collectables.
1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
Formal Dining Room The formal dining room is located ust off the foyer and flows easily from the kitchen area to the entertaining rooms in house. The dining room is finished with quarter-sawn oak floors, attractive baseboard moldings and crown moldings. This room is a wonderful place for special dinners and occasions, and flows beautifully to the family room and kitchen. Corner cabinets, a classic vintage element, offer much appreciated storage.
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1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
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Kitchen Masterpiece ‌ the Hub of the Home! The kitchen renovation provides both form and function...perfect for the professional chef or the casual cook. A large center island with a large sink offers seating for four and enjoys open views of the wide back yard. Abundant cabinets, granite counters and a view of the fireplace combine to create a warm and inviting space. This wonderful kitchen flows seamlessly to the spacious family room.
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The island, with gorgeous granite counter and deep sink, adds tremendous space for food preparation. Custom Crystal cabinetry. recessed and pendant lighting plus intricate tile details are design elements enjoyed by all.
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Kitchen continued Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to create this kitchen masterpiece! The large proportions offer room for the crowd while entertaining...and the high-end apliances will please the serious chef.
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1243 Forest Glen NorthWinnetka, Illinois APPL I A N C E S • 42" SubZero Refrigerator • Wolf stainless steel gas range with 6 burners, griddle and two ovens • Stainless steel hood • Miele stainless steel dishwasher • Panasonic microwave • Laundry chute
1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
Breakfast Area The cheery breakfast area (with a custom desk "station") can accommodate a large table while offering views of the back patio and yard. This great space flows easily from the kitchen to the family room and offers wonderful dining space for every day meals or additional seating during large gatherings. French doors provide direct access to the patio through the adjacent mudroom.
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Mudroom The mudroom is accessed from the attached 2-car garage, back patio and yard. Custom "cubbies" with coat, mitten and boot storage are ideal for all four seasons.
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Family Room The spacious family room opens beautifully to the back yard through French doors. The doors and oversized windows allow for glorious natural light and tranquil views of the lush property in all seasons. The family room is centered by a masonry fireplace with gas logs and gas starter. The fireplace is finished with a stone surround and hearth flanked by custom built-ins. Note: the family room TV will remain with the home.
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Handsome Staircase The classic staircase with wrought iron rail flows gracefully from the first floor. A cozy seating area at the top of the stairs is an added plus. A convenient linen closet also features a laundry chute to the lower level laundry room and a cedar closet offers excellent out-of-season clothing storage.
1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
Master Bedroom Suite The master bedroom suite is located on the south end of the home and is bathed in sunlight. Gorgeous views of the front yard are enjoyed from this room. A large walk-in closet provides ample space for clothes storage and the en suite bath with a large shower and separate his and her sinks is a perfect place to begin each day.
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Master Bath
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Additional Bedrooms Three additional bedrooms and a renovated Jack 'n' Jill bath (which could be opened to the hall) are located on the second floor. Each bedroom is spacious, unique in design and features hardwood floors and wonderful exposures.
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1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
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Jack 'n' Jill Bath and Additional Bedroom The shared bath features a crisp and fresh look. Currently designed as a Jack 'n' Jill bath, this room could easily be opened to the hall, allowing for access from all secondary bedrooms.
The current owners use this bedroom as a home office.
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Lower Level The lower level includes a large rec room (original to the house) with beamed ceiling, knotty pine panelling, wood-burning fireplace and room for play.
1243 Forest Glen North Winnetka, Illinois
Lower Level continued The newer portion of the lower level, which was excavated during the kitchen and family room addition, offers fabulous additional space for play or exercise. Note: the exercise area TV will remain with the home. The large laundry/storage room is also located on this level and features a laundry chute from the second floor linen closet and the kitchen.
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The Great Outdoors The setting for this wonderful home is in the north end of the much appreciated Forest Glen neighborhood. The large back yard with glorious sun exposures is ideal for play, gardening and entertaining. The crushed bluestone patio can be accessed from the family room and mudroom. The patio is large enou–gh for a charming dining area and also has a bluestone capped seating wall for additional seating while entertaining.
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Gorgeous Patio and Landscaping A bluestone patio offers space for separate seating arrangements while the lush landscapes create the perfect backdrop for enjoying nature all year long. The outdoor space is the perfect place to entertain family and friends.
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JOANNE HUDSON
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Joanne’s strengths in real estate include understanding the needs of her clients and the knowledge of her markets. Joanne has developed a keen sense of what type of property is the best fit for her clients and always puts their interests first. Working with fellow brokers and negotiating on behalf of her clients for 20+ years, Joanne has developed a great degree of trust and respect among her peers, buyers and sellers. She greatly appreciates the trust placed in her and works hard to honor it.