648 Pine Street

Winnetka, Illinois 60093

Sophisticated and charming Nantucket style east Winnetka home built by the renowned Chicago architect Robert Seyfarth. The current owners took on reinventing this classic 1914 home into the next century. The home was completely renovated on the exterior and interior in 2008 making it as close to new construction without losing the genius of Robert Seyfarth's design. The basement now features a concrete foundation, a huge dug out rec room with 9.5 foot ceilings, and radiant heated floors plus a gym. Other features not to miss are triple pane Marvin windows throughout the home, new electrical, plumbing, plus insulation between the floors and walls. The first-floor features generous room sizes with a formal living room, dining room, mudroom, butler pantry, breakfast room, and a great kitchen that opens to the family room. The family room has classic decor beadboard ceilings, pretty built-ins, grass cloth wallpaper, glass doors to the patio, plus a gas starter fireplace. The kitchen, breakfast nook, and family room all overlook the beautifully landscaped yard with a blue stone patio and a pergola for entertaining. The main floor has all new oak flooring from 2008, plus beautiful millwork and archways throughout. There are 5 bedrooms on the 2nd floor plus 2 additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. The primary bedroom features a walk in closet, tons of windows, and a beautiful white marble bathroom with a separate tub, double sinks, and heated floors. All the bathrooms are renovated with timeless finishes and waterwork fixtures. The entire home was professionally decorated with beautiful window treatments, wallpaper, and great light fixtures. The heated 2 car garage features a loft studio with its own furnace and a waterline making it the perfect office or guest house. The front yard was extensively landscaped by Mariani and there is a beautiful brick driveway. The location is ideal just steps from Maple Street Beach, the Village Green and all that downtown Winnetka has to offer! Taxes are also only $21,000 for this 62x188 lot! It is rare to have the opportunity to own such a beautiful move-in ready home in East Winnetka - don't miss it.