317 Ridge Ave.

Extraordinary. Rarely does one have this exceptional opportunity to procure the most exciting custom home in the heart of the charming Village. Arguably the most spacious & luxurious home in town-on what some claim the best block! Stunning Classically Contemporary design almost new& boasting almost 7,000sf of divine open living areas. Experience the highest level of design, but in that quiet elegant understated way. Quality beyond compare. Touches of the West. Reclaimed barn wood, massive old timbers utilitzed in trusses and beams, attention to every detail, every nuance. From the moment you arrive at this amazing home you know you have found the gem of the Village. Bluestone lines the gracious front walk, front terrace & driveway. Enter this amazing home to be utterly surprised. Warmth, light filled rooms, gracious floor plan await. The flow of rooms seamlessly meshes to provide epic entertaining possibilities as well as for more intimate family times. Each room awash w/natural light. 4 Completely awesome floors of living provide elegantly sized rooms, epicurean kitchen, a divine luxurious master suite, generously sized bedrooms, 3rd floor retreat w/private balcony & a beyond compare lower level. The kitchen-designed to accommodate a crowd or intimate family. Great island, breakfast bar, worlds of storage not to mention the highest end stainless appliances & quartzite counter tops. Designer lighting, reclaimed barn wood barn style doors & lighting not to mention abundant cabinetry by Rutt. Informal eating area w/views of the magnificent flagstone terrace & landscaping, remarkable family room w/outstanding beam details, huge stone fireplace, skylights & views of the screen porch, terrace & magnificent yard. The welcoming porch has retractable screens -just perfect for those warm summer evenings that we just can't seem to forget or want to end. Tucked away for all the privacy anyone might desire, discover a 1st floor bedroom & full bathroom. Kids playroom adjacent to the great room, superb & utilitarian mud/laundry room/ back hall area. Upstairs, the magic continues. A master suite-spacious, gracious & of the right proportions. Luxurious bath & extraordinarily spacious dressing areas-all very regal, but warm & inviting. Well thought out floor plan too. 4 Additional, generously sized bedrooms & 2nd laundry center grace the spacious 2nd floor. A place for everyone, very well thought out and livable. The light & cheery 3rd floor is a perfect get-away! Enormous private balcony w/stunning views of the meticulous back yard & private bath. This is perfect for visiting relatives, long term guests or the college kid home for the summer! The lower level continues the extraordinary theme of this charismatic home. An entertainment dream... In fact, it is hard to imagine how amazing this entire are is! Spacious beyond compare this astonishing space includes an inviting sport court, exercise room w/requisite rubber flooring, theater w/stadium seating, flagstone wine cellar w/custom wine storage, bar & game area w/custom cabinetry, gloriously inviting stone wood burning fireplace that exudes every bit of ambiance one could imagine right to the well situated golf simulator! Not one thing has been forgotten. One must definitely see to appreciate the thought & imagination that went into the planning of such a space...Finish the journey of a lifetime in the magnificently landscaped & hardscaped back yard to find an inviting & spacious flagstone terrace, built-in grill & fire pit w/access to all Mother Nature promotes. The home is massively grand, yet extraordinarily livable. Elegant, but ever so inviting. Perfect for corporate entertaining, as well as for family living. Steps to the heart of the Village, the commuter to world-class Chicago as well as to all the charming Village has to offer.... schools, parks, library, shopping & restaurants. Easy access to all expressways & to both airports.