$1,399,000

beds

baths

3,510

square ft

838 Cherry Street

Winnetka, Illinois 60093

Contingent / MLS #12287391 / Single Family / Winnetka

Listing information updated 2/24/2025 at 1:43pm

"Seller is requesting Best and Final Offers for purchase of 838 Cherry by 12:00 Noon on Sunday. February 23rd." Captivating English Country Garden home in ideal "walk-to" location to Metra, library, village shopping & dining, schools, parks, playground & beach. Ivy covered side entrance with 2 car attached garage with tool/garden prep alcove. Custom built in 1997, this one-owner home was designed by AIA Architect and showcases uncommon finishes and upgrades. Every room is designed to maximize comfort and beauty. The entry foyer opens to a grand staircase with a candelabra chandelier; an arched ceiling hallway with recessed lighting leads to a stunning cathedral ceiling family/living room, dining room with bay window and a brightly skylit kitchen, generous custom cabinetry with wet bar island. Family/living room with fireplace has a wall of windows/glass patio doors with built in custom shutters open to a charming pergola, an ivy-covered flagstone patio, above a tiered rose garden and expansive view of large professionally landscaped back yard. Breakfast nook has two glassed sides for access to the rear flagstone porch with garden views including the flowering tree and privacy fence. First floor office/bedroom with bay window is adjacent to a full bathroom for a possible in-law suite. First floor laundry/mud room has a new Samsung front loading washer and dryer and convenient closets. Second floor highlights the primary bedroom suite with high ceilings, two large walk-in closets, private bay window seating area and large bathroom with closet. Down the hall is lined with linen closets, a full bath and big sunny bedrooms. Bedroom 2 also enjoys a bay window. Skylit western exposure in Bedroom 3. Access to a full unfinished attic with significant storage space via Bessler staircase located in hall. Very large newly redone & painted basement with custom vinyl plank flooring, carpet, ceramic tile and convenient full bath, closet, open spaces, and high ceilings. Wine cellar/storage annex, separate utilities room with sink, hidden storage area accent the basement. Possible family/recreation room/workout area or in-law suite -features ample outlets and lighting.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

English

Exterior Type:

EIFS (e.g. Dryvit).,Limestone

Basement:

Partially Finished,Egress Window,Concrete (Basement),Rec/Family Area,Storage Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Oven, Down Draft, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

26-30 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,510

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.2

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatment, Some Wood Floors, Separate Dining Room, Workshop Area (Interior)

Room Information

Living Room:

16x19 - Main

Dining Room:

12x14 - Main

Kitchen:

14x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

24x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x14 - Main

Breakfast Room:

8x7 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

39x32 - Basement Level

Foyer:

7x7 - Main Level

Gallery:

24x12 - Main Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

16x6 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$24,581

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60093

City:

Winnetka

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

36, 203

Elementary School:

Crow Island Elementary School

Middle School:

Carleton W Washburne School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Architecture Style:

English

Exterior Type:

EIFS (e.g. Dryvit).,Limestone

Basement:

Partially Finished,Egress Window,Concrete (Basement),Rec/Family Area,Storage Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Oven, Down Draft, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

26-30 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,510

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.2

Internal Features:

Living Room:

16x19 - Main

Dining Room:

12x14 - Main

Kitchen:

14x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

24x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x14 - Main

Breakfast Room:

8x7 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

39x32 - Basement Level

Foyer:

7x7 - Main Level

Gallery:

24x12 - Main Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

16x6 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$24,581

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60093

City:

Winnetka

County:

Cook

School District(s):

36, 203

Elementary School:

Crow Island Elementary School

Middle School:

Carleton W Washburne School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing Office Phone: 847.446.4000

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