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5 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,740 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 06/21/2022
Key Details
Sold Price $1,599,999
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,740 sqft
Price per Sqft $237
MLS Listing ID 11378691
Sold Date 06/21/22
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1923
Annual Tax Amount $31,502
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.384 Acres
Lot Dimensions 101 X 174
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
This stately, brick Italian Renaissance Revival Oak Park estate has been meticulously renovated and is located in the very sought-after Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Built in 1924 by renowned architect Frederick Schock, The Charles Castle House sits on a very private, recently professionally landscaped, double corner lot with a backyard oasis. The serene resort style outdoor space, perfect for entertaining, includes an extensive natural stone deck/patio around the newer pool with an impressive covered pergola and fire pit area. With approximately 6000 square feet of living space, the home features 5 en-suite bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms and a large 3 car garage with additional room and ample driveway parking. First Floor: Double entrance grand foyer with original ceiling mural and mosaic tile floor. Gourmet custom kitchen with professional appliances, stone countertops, glass backsplash, a proper butler's pantry and a built-in table area that opens to the bright family room. Formal dining room, spacious living room, incredible sunroom, and powder room. Second Floor: Split floorplan with four room Owner's suite including the bedroom, marble spa like bath with dual vanities, water closet, 6' tub and separate walk-in shower with glass enclosure, dressing room with dual professionally organized closets and an office/sunroom retreat. Three additional generous bedrooms on the same floor with organized closets. Third Floor: Perfect private suite or guest suite with treetop bedroom and newer full bath. Lower Level: Huge recreation room with fireplace, workout room, office/6th bedroom, laundry/mud room with exterior access, full bath, cellar, and original vault. Additional Home Features: Original millwork, hardwood floors and built-ins throughout, custom lighting fixtures, 3 original wood burning fireplaces with newer chimney liners, grade 1 Ludowici green tile roof and newer copper gutters. Updated System Features: Whole house automatic back-up generator, radiant heat and zoned AC, reverse osmosis drinking water system, buried fiber optic cables, dual sumps and overhead sewers, 200 amp electrical service, lawn irrigation and concealed pool auto-cover. Conveniently located from downtown Chicago and both major airports. Close to the train, restaurants, shopping, and libraries.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Oak Park
Rooms
Basement Full, Walkout
Interior
Interior Features Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatmnt, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Some Insulated Wndws, Some Storm Doors, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp
Heating Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling Central Air, Zoned, Electric
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Masonry
Equipment TV-Cable, Security System, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Built-In Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood
Laundry In Unit, Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 3.0
Community Features Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Tile
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Sidewalks, Streetlights
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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