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5 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,740 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 07/29/2021
Key Details
Sold Price $1,500,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,740 sqft
Price per Sqft $222
MLS Listing ID 10988184
Sold Date 07/29/21
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1923
Annual Tax Amount $32,982
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 0.384 Acres
Lot Dimensions 101 X 174
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
The Charles Castle House built in 1924 by renowned architect Frederick Schock has been meticulously renovated and maintained with many on-trend amenities. This stately, brick Italian Renaissance Revival home has limestone accents and construction Grade 1 Ludowici green tile roof and newer copper gutters. This Oak Park estate is nestled in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District on a prominent, professionally landscaped, double corner lot. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. making each bedroom an ensuite. With approximately 6,000 square feet of living space that spans 4 floors and features original wood floors, wood trim and built-ins. Exquisite light fixtures, working windows and mosaic tile floor and entry ceiling mural. The 3 original wood burning fireplaces are working with new chimney liners making for a very cozy experience. Beautiful original staircase leads you up to the 2nd floor with outstanding 3 room primary suite includes bedroom, en suite spa like bathroom, sun room/office, dressing room with his and hers closets. 3 additional bedrooms grace this floor. Traverse the full staircase to the 3rd floor for a tree top retreat in the tower including bedroom and newer full bath. Lower level is fully functional entertainment space with huge recreation room, office, workout room, large laundry room and cool vault which could be an amazing wine room! Many of the upgrades of this home have to do with the systems including: whole house automatic backup generator, overhead sewers and dual sump pumps. Buried fiber optic cable, makes working from home a breeze, and 200 amp electric service. Radiant heat, zoned AC. Irrigation and drainage systems. Built in reverse osmosis drinking water system. Double lot was recently professionally landscaped with the addition of a private backyard oasis and pergola for entertaining with an outstanding newer chlorine free/salt free/chemical free pool, it's like swimming in spring water! A natural stone deck wraps the pool and a concealed auto cover which is a much sought-after safety feature. Big 3 car garage with additional storage and ample parking on the driveway too. This home is located 20 minutes from downtown Chicago and O'Hare Airport and Midway too. Walk to train, restaurants, shops, farmers market, sports facilities and both the main library and the Dole branch too. This is a must see! Make it yours today so you can enjoy that pool this summer!
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Oak Park
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk
Heating Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Water Purifier Owned
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 3.0
Community Features Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Tile
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan, Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Horace Mann Elementary School
Middle Schools Percy Julian Middle School
High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
School District 97 , 97, 200
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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