1247 Hillside Drive

Northbrook, Illinois 60062

This NEWER brick custom-built 4,365 square foot home, designed with entertaining in mind, enjoys a fabulous location near town and is situated on a gorgeous, professionally landscaped lot filled with flowering trees, mature bushes and colorful perennials creating a lush, private backdrop in each and every direction! Step into the impressive foyer with attractive turned staircase leading to the 5 upper level bedrooms. Enter into the living room or formal dining room both featuring oversized windows and exquisite moldings; the tasteful dining room has a buffet alcove and an adjacent Butler's pantry. The elegant living room, with attractive custom built-ins, features an inviting 2-sided fireplace; a wet bar with beverage fridge and illuminated glass display cabinetry adjoins the family room. Everyone will LOVE the sensational newly remodeled kitchen boasting a huge 10' long, double-wide quartz island with seating, striking all-white cabinetry including pull-out and organized drawers and convenient appliance garages, top stainless appliances such as Sub Zero, Dacor & Miele and a convenient walk-in pantry. The XL eating area overlooks the expansive fully fenced backyard; a French door leads out to a large paver brick patio with granite-topped built-in grill perfect for party-time fun. Walls have been removed so that the entire kitchen opens up completely to the spacious family boasting more custom built-ins with fireplace #2. The adjacent light-filled sunroom has dramatic vaulted ceilings and windows are everywhere overlooking the spectacular surrounding grounds; a French door opens to the lovely patio and yard, too. Working from home will be a real treat in the fabulous library/office that has stunning coffered ceilings, its very own stone fireplace (#3), handsome built-in desk and bookcases and there is additional desk/work-space area between the library and kitchen as well. Five large bedrooms are located on the 2nd level all with generous closets; two have their own private baths. The romantic master suite, with trayed ceilings, has 'his and hers' walk-in organized closets including dressers and has a luxurious spa-like bath with jacuzzi and steam shower, multi-head body sprays. The enormous finished lower level has a rec area with complete with entertainment center, a mirrored wraparound wet bar with beverage fridge, a game room and exercise room as well-no one will ever need to leave the house! Plus, there is storage galore including a huge dedicated storage room with built-in shelving. The mud/laundry room with full-sized fridge is off the attached 2 car garage that has easy-care epoxy-coated flooring and professionally installed adjustable Garage Tech cabinetry. There is recessed lighting and oak hardwood flooring throughout most of the entire home, zoned (HVAC--both furnaces with electronic air cleaners and humidifiers and 1 new ('19) central air conditioner for 2nd floor), 2 new ('15) hot water heaters, an underground sprinkling system, top-of-the-line Colby and Colby windows, new ('19) garage doors, a whole house generator and there even is a provision for a future elevator going to all 3 levels. Power cables have been buried at rear of home further enhancing the wonderful look of this exceptional home built with the utmost care and quality throughout!