2905 Colfax St.

This spectacular custom home in NW Evanston offers a modern take on classic style with every detail of the highest caliber. The extra large lot (70x192) makes it perfect for indoor/outdoor living at its finest. The wide, gracious entry effortlessly leads you to a living room with wood burning/gas start fireplace on one side and a separate dining room with gorgeous grasscloth wallpaper on the other. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen with high-end SS appliances, comfortable breakfast nook with built-in seating, large island with marble countertop, a second prep sink, bar/coffee area and storage galore. The spacious kitchen opens up to a large family room with an additional handsome stone surround wood burning/gas start fireplace and a bright wall of windows, creating a perfect setting for informal gatherings. The adjacent mudroom features plenty of storage and closets. Outside you'll delight in the impeccable Scott Byron-designed front and back yard. It is graced with newly installed bluestone terraces with built-in stone-seating walls, and a fire pit nestled among the mature pine trees, making a spectacular back yard living space. The stone walkway leads you to a two-and-a-half car, double-door garage equipped with electrical for E-Car, with a basketball pad, providing unique opportunities for entertaining. There are four generous bedrooms on the second floor, including the gracious ensuite primary bedroom, which boasts a gas fireplace and separate sitting/office space. You'll also enjoy a well appointed hall bathroom with shower and tub and convenient second floor laundry room with ample counter space and storage. The third floor provides a fifth bedroom, full bathroom and another spacious room, perfect for an office, den, or sitting room. On the lower level you'll enjoy high ceilings with enough space to accommodate a media room, exercise room, and a bonus area ideal for a game/recreational room, in addition to multiple storage rooms. Attention to every detail is evident throughout this gorgeous home. The ideal location of this home allows you to enjoy a neighborhood-feel steps from the shops of Central Street while also being in close proximity to the beaches of Lake Michigan and the wonderful restaurants and establishments of downtown Evanston.