401 Lake Ave.

A grand East Wilmette English "cottage" property ideally located within sight of the lake on a large corner lot surrounded by arbor vitae trees and mature landscape for privacy. This home has 6 bedrooms/5.1 bath: lower level play room, exercise room, full bath, second floor has 5 bedrooms with primary en suite bath and 2 more baths, third floor has full bath and 6th bedroom. All 5.1 baths are NEW. The floor plan is gracious and open with excellent flow from room to room. All new crisp white custom kitchen with abundant storage; a quartzite island grounds the kitchen area; high end appliances; elegant dry bar is perfectly situated for entertaining and to showcase your bar collections! Custom hardscape and deck in back yard accessed from kitchen or sunroom. A porte cochere runs the length of the house on west side with a gallery built in 1917 above! Today's use could allow for a dynamic play room or music room for modern families. And, the side door provides cover to unload the car from grocery runs or beach trips! A 2 car garage and separate 1 car garage that open to the alley for easy access. Ideal for lots of drivers in one household! New mechanicals, exterior fencing, Space Pak AC, and so much more. Driveway has pavers and allows for a turnaround in front. Lower level has full bath, exercise room, TV room/bar, huge laundry room & tons of storage. This home offers a room for ever possible endeavor! Large corner lot offers plenty of outdoor recreation space. Location is prime East Wilmette a stone's throw to the lake, Gilson Beach, the thriving downtown Wilmette retail, restaurant, theater scene, Plaza del Lago. The nationally ranked New Trier School District offers outstanding educational opportunities! All the right improvements have been completed by sellers....now it's time for the next homeowner to make it their own. This is a classic residence with modern embellishments that fit right in with today's lifestyle!