2429 Wilmette Ave.

This exceptional new construction by a premier Wilmette builder has wonderful architectural details. This highly upgraded home has tremendous light streaming through it. The stunning KITCHEN features a huge island that has a breakfast bar, quartzite counter & beautiful hanging light fixtures. Top of the line Stainless Steel appliances include a 48-inch Wolfe stove with six burners, griddle and 2 ovens; 48-inch Subzero refrigerator; Sharp microwave, and Bosch dishwasher. There are custom white shaker style cabinets that rise to the ceiling and have soft glide drawers. There is a very large walk-in pantry. The adjacent breakfast space has a built-in bench with storage and room for a table. The kitchen Opens to the family room, dining room and mudroom. The bright spacious FAMILY ROOM has a vaulted 16-foot ceiling with exposed wood beams, and a fireplace that has a limestone hearth, mantel and stone surround that runs to the ceiling. Next to the fireplace are built-in cabinets and shelves. It gets great light from the large south facing windows and the sliding door to the backyard. The large, attractively tiled MUDROOM has a bench with coat hooks above it and shoe storage cubbies under it. There is tons of storage space in the 2 large mudroom closets and big cabinets. Floor is heated and you enter it directly from the attached garage or side door. This FIRST FLOOR has a Great open floor plan for wonderful family living, 10 Foot ceilings, and a large open foyer. First floor features an OFFICE with a built-in desk that has cabinets and bookshelves. The office has a coffered ceiling, ceiling fan, and glass French doors. There is a large Attractive powder room with a big quartzite topped vanity. The spacious bright PRIMARY BEDROOM has a tall 12-foot ceiling, recessed lights, and space for an entertainment center. There is a large walk-in closet which has been thoughtfully organized with shelves, drawers, hanging racks, and special shelving designed for shoes. The luxurious primary bath has double bowl 9-foot quartz topped vanity, porcelain floors and walls, a soaking tub, heated floor, and huge separate shower with bench, steam vent, and multiple sprays. SECOND FLOOR has three additional family bedrooms--all good size and with nicely organized closets, crown molding, and ceiling fans. There is an En-suite bath with a quartz topped vanity and gorgeous tiles; and then a Jack and Jill bath with a double bowl quartz topped vanity, white cabinets, and a bathtub/shower with large subway tiles. The convenient 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY room has a front loading washer and dryer, folding counter, custom white cabinets, and porcelain tile floor. The big THIRD FLOOR has a fifth bedroom, a playroom with built-in window seat and tree top views, and a full bath that has a walk-in shower with subway wall tiles, and quartz topped vanity. The wonderful BASEMENT features a huge recreation room that has a wet bar area with a granite counter, custom cabinets, soft glide drawers, porcelain tile floor, dishwasher and drink refrigerator. There are two media walls within the recreation room. The basement has a 6th Bedroom with crown molding & large closet, and a 5th Full bath with granite topped vanity, soft glide drawers, walk-in shower, and attractive tiles. THROUGHTOUT the home are Pella windows that bring in tons of sunlight, 3-inch white Oak floors, oversized 8-inch baseboards, solid core 2 panel doors, beautiful woodwork, stunning light fixtures, and recessed lighting. OUTSIDE of this gorgeous home is a large stone paver patio with a gas firepit, a large fully fenced backyard, a 2-car attached heated garage, and Hardie Board siding. The wonderful LOCATION is an easy walk to Romona, Highcrest and Wimette Jr High Schools; very near the awesome Centennial Park, Ice Rink and Aquatic Center; and a short stroll to the popular Community Playfield.