2718 N Lakewood Ave.

Rare double-lot estate, showcasing 6 bedrooms, 5.2 baths, and a 4.5 car garage, located on the most desirable block of Lakewood Ave. First time on the market, meticulously cared for, and loved. Architecturally designed by renowned Michael Hershenson, custom built by LG Development Group, and expert interiors by NM Designs. With its distinctive all modular-brick facade, custom-cut limestone aspects, and traditional silhouette, this property defines curb appeal. Entering the home, you are welcomed by an inviting foyer with vivid details of molding, crown, and tile work. Brilliantly crafted doors, millwork, and luxury paneling feel rich in substance and material. The dramatic curved staircase centered to the north allows a very walkable, open, and functional first floorplan. With a formal living room including a custom limestone fireplace, bright dining room, generous family room with gas fireplace, and massive kitchen, there is no lack of space for entertaining. The large terrace adjacent to the family room acts as a three seasons room which is covered and heated. A perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, BBQ, and play catch in the yard. Kitchen features high gloss bone hued custom cabinets with glass uppers and traditional curved detailed inlays. Professional appliances throughout, including: 60" dual fuel Wolf Range, single 36" Sub-Zero refrigerator and single 36" Sub-Zero freezer, two single Wolf ovens, Sub-Zero under counter beverage center, two Miele dishwashers, Uline ice machine, and a custom stainless-steel hood that also performs as a statement piece. Pass through butler's pantry with nerve center, wet bar, and bonus food pantry. Convenient home office located on main level with secret bookcase passage to family room. Second level comprises four bedrooms including a private primary suite with soaring pitched 18' ceilings including remote drapery, black out window coverings and skylight, all marble primary bathroom with heated floors, separate custom vanities, custom inset medicine cabinets, and built-in air flow tub. Rohl polished nickel fixtures throughout. Primary closet presents luxury mahogany-built ins, marble island, and full-length built-in mirror dressing area. Suite completed by an oversized west facing terrace with beautiful patterned Trex decking. All bedrooms on this level have custom closet systems, designer drapery/window coverings, and heated marble bathrooms with Hansgrohe fixtures. Top floor consists of open den, including full wet bar with Miele dishwasher and undercounter Sub-Zero refrigerator, half bathroom and Trex roof top decks with views revealing beautiful Chicago sunsets and skyline. Arrive to the lower-level presenting classic herringbone porcelain tile where you will find a custom, glass enclosed, temperature-controlled wine room that can hold roughly 800 bottles, separate zoned home gym, grand family room, two guest bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Lots of additional storage, deep walk-in closets, and radiant heated floors throughout. Additional features include a highly upgraded 4 stop elevator, 4.5 car garage with additional storage above, fully built-out mud room with cubbies and hooks, smart controlled A/V system, professionally landscaped front and rear yards with irrigation system, and snow melt. Your most discerning buyers will agree form and function is perfectly executed in this pristine home where no expense has been spared.