1314 Ridge Ave. #4

In the heart of downtown Evanston, step back in time to this incredible 3 + bedroom / 3 1/2 bath penthouse at the top of the sweeping double staircase of this 100 year-old landmark Georgian mansion masterfully designed by noted architect, George Maher and restored to its original grandeur, yet tastefully updated for today's buyer. As you step inside the private entrance, you will be warmly welcomed with architectural design & detail surrounding you. Upstairs, off the main foyer, you will enter the newly designed open floor plan into the great room which features the most magnificent original barrel vaulted ceiling accented by contrast molding and lighting. (When the mansion was built in 1917, this room served as the mansion's original ballroom.) As you stroll down the length of the room, you are enchanted with inlets of windows & window seats with alcoves that include a cozy family room that doubles as an office perfectly tucked to the side. On one end of the room is a large fireplace sandwiched by dual sided French glass doors leading you to a spectacular stone balcony nestled above the treetops. One the opposite side, the room is open to a true Chef's kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, counters & quilted back splash, with a large gas Viking oven/range, built-in microwave, a granite island, slate flooring and breakfast bar with seating for 4. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large laundry room with side by side washer + dryer and storage galore. As you retreat down the hall to a private wing, you are first greeted by a large master suite with a huge walk-in closet and handsome private bath complete with dual vanity, a soaking tub, walk-in shower and separate toilet room. Continue down the hall to another private bath sandwiched by two beautiful bedrooms that each have the most magnificent leaded windows, one a private suite with its own private bathroom. A back entrance leads you downstairs to a pet friendly walkway, a brick paved driveway out to a private street and of course the 2 car detached garage. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Evanston, shopping, the post office, the farmers market in the summer, transportation - be it the Metra, the elevated "L" trains and/or buses, restaurants, shopping, schools and the lake. A majestic retreat that will capture your heart and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.