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726 Laurel Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

726 Laurel Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
Welcome to 726 Laurel Ave - a beautifully renovated and expanded 5 bedroom home in the heart of East Wilmette! This transitional home is gracious throughout and blends original woodwork and architectural charm with modern updates, situated on an extra wide lot (65x159). You will love living in this unbeatable location - near our stunning Lake Michigan and the awesome beaches, the Metra Stations and EL, downtown Wilmette, top-rated schools and more! Step into the spacious foyer, where natural light and hardwood floors welcome you. The expansive living room features beautiful bay windows overlooking quiet Laurel Avenue and an oversized, brick wood-burning fireplace. Flow seamlessly into the dining room, featuring original built-in cabinetry, a wood coffered ceiling, and elegant white-painted half-wall wainscoting. Adjacent to the living and dining areas, find a light-filled first-floor office with surrounding windows and French doors, offering a perfect work-from-home retreat. The renovated and expanded kitchen and family room are truly exceptional! This open-concept space is as functional as it is beautiful. The chef's kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, a oversized quartz island with seating for four, and a gorgeous wet bar with plenty of storage - perfect for hosting or your dream coffee station. The kitchen opens effortlessly into the family room, featuring a gas-log fireplace and bay windows overlooking the wraparound rear deck. Just off the kitchen, you'll find a charming eat-in breakfast room, a well-positioned mudroom with built-in cabinetry, and a convenient powder room. Plus, enjoy the ease of first-floor laundry! The second level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary suite feels like a beachy sanctuary, with a beautiful white brick gas-log fireplace and elegant wood pocket doors leading to a spacious ensuite bathroom. Here, you'll find a soaking tub, a step-in shower with steam room option and updated white subway tile and bench seat, a separate water closet, and one of two primary closets. Off the primary suite, a bright sitting room with built-in shelving and charming bead board ceiling is the perfect spot for reading a book or morning coffee or can be converted into a walk-in closet. The two additional bedrooms are filled with natural light, overlook the backyard, and feature spacious closets. These share a beautifully renovated bathroom with heated floors and a European-style glass shower and soaking tub. The third-level retreat is awesome for guests or additional family members, offering a private bedroom, a walk-in closet, and renovated bathroom with heated floors and a glass-enclosed step-in shower. Plus additional storage! The lower level is an entertainer's dream! Host with ease at the wet bar and wine closet, or enjoy the flexible space ideal for a pool table or game nights. The large recreation room offers incredible space for family or a playroom. Don't miss the fifth bedroom or additional office, featuring a gas-log fireplace. To complete the lower level, enjoy a separate workout room, a full bathroom and extra flex space with built-in shelving and cabinetry, with exterior access to the rear yard which completes this versatile space. The backyard is exceptional - count on falling in love! Special features include an expansive wraparound rear deck - awesome for entertaining and gathering! Enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard, a two-car garage, and a sport court with an adjustable height basketball hoop, which doubles as additional parking with a gated picket fence. Do not miss this rare opportunity to make this your new home and love where you live!
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms5
Year Built1913

Porperty Highlights

  • Price $1,949,000
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Property ID 12308078
  • Bathrooms 5
  • Garages 2
  • Property Status Active
  • Year Built 1913
  • Rooms 15
  • Garage Size x x
  • Property Type Residential
  • Roof Asphalt
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Cooling Partial,Zoned
  • Heating Forced Air,Radiant
  • County Cook
  • Property Type Residential
  • Parking Additional Parking
  • Elementary School Central Elementary School
  • Middle School Wilmette Junior High School
  • High School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Community Features Sidewalks
  • Architectural Style Traditional
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