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525 E Center AVE Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,700,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,251 sqft
Price per Sqft $522
MLS Listing ID 11336520
Style Tudor
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $27,794
Tax Year 2020
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Lake Michigan breezes & designer finishes in East Lake Bluff! Renovated and expanded in 2005, this residence was masterfully re-created by local legend James LaDuke. This is a crisp, well-appointed look, paired with top-notch builder integrity and quality. Enjoy the custom chef's kitchen with high-end appliances (Wolf, SubZero, built-in Miele coffee maker!), marble countertops, & bistro table area with multiple slider glass doors offering views of the private, fenced backyard. The sunny breakfast area opens to the family room with gas fireplace & built-ins. Gracious living, dining, & sun rooms are rich in detail, millwork, and natural light. The en-pointe mudroom offers tons of storage off the highly sought after ATTACHED two car garage. Don't miss the tres chic powder room! The tranquil primary suite features vaulted ceilings and a spa-like bathroom, soaking tub, walk in closets, and private office. There are 3 additional, 2nd-floor bedrooms, and one boasts an en-suite bath PLUS a loft area - perfect for the secret clubhouse! Terrific lower level with HIGH ceilings, a 5th bedroom/office option & full bath (wonderful option for guests!), large rec/family room & kitchenette, plus deep pour gym/exercise area with a rock climbing wall. Fresh Lake Michigan breezes enter thru the new-er custom windows/screens. Hardwood floors, stunning designer light fixtures and sconces, 2 laundry areas, and professional designer touches are just some of the features of this extraordinarily charming move-in ready house. Don't miss the plaque by the front door, this is a Vliet Museum of Lake Bluff History Distinguished Home Award recipient! Simply move in & enjoy the best of the North Shore in this sought-after 'Very East' Lake Bluff gem!
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Lake Bluff
Interior
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas Starter
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Laundry Multiple Locations
Exterior
Parking Features Attached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Sewer Sewer-Storm
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Lake Bluff Elementary School
Middle Schools Lake Bluff Elementary School
High Schools Lake Forest High School
School District 65 , 65, 115
Others
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