MID-CENTRY MODERN PERFECTION! Rare opportunity to own a meticulously renovated, mid-century Ranch home in Glencoe. Designed by pioneering architect Greta Lederer, this property has been completely restored, utilizing the highest quality materials and sophisticated craftsmanship. Situated on nearly a half-acre corner lot, the house features expansive Pella/Marvin windows and doors, a metal roof, professional landscaping and a gourmet eat-in kitchen, all completed in 2021. Many of the original features have also been updated to retain the home's authentic mid-century credentials, including parquet flooring, living room fireplace, vaulted ceilings and a California contemporary floor plan. The home has a spacious foyer, powder room with Kohler/Toto appointments, custom vanity and Italian metallic tile. The expansive living room and adjacent dining room both offer views of the gardens and feature sustainable Carnegie wall coverings, custom bookshelves, recessed LED lighting, parquet wood flooring and vaulted ceilings. This space is perfect for entertaining as both rooms overlook the newly-landscaped yard, which includes a bluestone patio, a custom fountain from Stone Forest in Santa Fe, bonsai trees, Japanese maples and boxwood - inspired by the gardens of Kyoto. The gourmet kitchen completed in 2021, features SS AGA, Miele and Thermador appliances, a Dornbracht faucet, a deep SS workstation sink, Italian Arrex le Cucine cabinetry, seamless countertops/backsplash in Laminam Italian Naturali Calcatta, plus a custom eat-in banquette featuring Holly Hunt fabric, an inset TV and even a built-in dog bunker complete with slow-close door. Off the main living area, is a spacious family room that opens onto the back patio and is flanked by Zen-like fountains on either side. The fountain in the front has a cedar deck surround-perfect for meditation or yoga. The room has extensive Italian Arrex le Cucine lighted bookshelves, a built-in safe and floating credenzas and cabinets. There is also a custom wood slat feature in keeping with the home's mid-century aesthetic. Off the family room, is a large mudroom with a built-in SS wine fridge, plus an additional refrigerator - a perfect bar area. This space is also appointed with Arrex le Cucine Italian cabinetry and a large storage room. The laundry features Cesarstone countertops, new LG appliances and extensive built-in cabinetry. Opposite the living area, are two large bedrooms each with en-suite full bathrooms, featuring Modwalls glass tile, Porcelanosa vanities, Robern medicine cabinets and custom glass showers. The primary suite features a large bedroom, spa-like bathroom with double Kohler sinks, a built-in Kohler soaking tub, Cesarstone countertops, custom Italian cabinetry by Italian Arrex le Cucine, walk-in shower, hand-made metallic tile, Robern medicine cabinets and a Robern beauty box. There is also a spacious primary closet by California Closets, complete with center island, plus, a large two-person home office separated by a custom pocket door featuring frosted privacy glass. The property also features perfectly maintained mature trees, a sprinkler system, landscape and security lighting, an invisible fence, two-car garage and private fenced backyard. Situated within walking distance to downtown Glencoe (public transportation, restaurants, boutique shopping and The Writers Theatre), with The Chicago Botanic Gardens, public golf courses and biking/hiking trails also nearby. The quality of this ranch home is unmatched on the North Shore. Please come see "Palm Springs in Glencoe" and make it your new home.
