$1,400,000

beds

baths

3,403

square ft

704 Bittersweet Lane

Hinsdale, Illinois 60521

Closed / MLS #12496260 / Single Family / Hinsdale

Listing information updated 2/14/2026 at 6:03am

A long private driveway ascends to a French Provincial Property in the coveted Woodlands, forming a courtyard-style approach and a strong sense of arrival. Available for the first time in decades and a unique opportunity to own a piece of Hinsdale's rich architectural history. Beautifully wooded lot spanning 28,344 SQFT, experience true seclusion in a property that is surrounded on all 3 sides by mature trees that create natural privacy on a street with no thru traffic. Ideal location and setting for building your dream home that can be over 7,500 sqft and set on a picturesque hill. All Brick Ranch home that can be renovated to today's look with a charm that is impossible to duplicate; with custom millwork by designer Helen Buckner, antique chandeliers, high ceilings and exceptional window placement that captures picture perfect views in every direction. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths, unfinished basement and 2 car attached garage. Most notably, the sunroom could be called a greenroom with windows all around offering a scenic retreat. Dense natural foliage provides the backdrop, enhancing both beauty and tranquility where each season paints the landscape in new colors. Walk to Blue Ribbon Oak Elementary School, train and town. A rare combination of elevation, views, and natural prominence - a setting of quiet stature and lasting distinction. SURVEY INCLUDED IN PHOTOS.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Brick Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,403

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.65

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Special Millwork

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

16x14 - Main

Dining Room:

16x11 - Main

Kitchen:

16x10 - Main

Family Room:

18x25 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x16 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x14 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

24x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Sun Room:

15x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

4x4 - Lower Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$18,151

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60521

City:

Hinsdale

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

181, 86

Elementary School:

Oak Elementary School

Middle School:

Hinsdale Middle School

High School:

Hinsdale Central High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Brick Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,403

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.65

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Special Millwork

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

16x14 - Main

Dining Room:

16x11 - Main

Kitchen:

16x10 - Main

Family Room:

18x25 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x16 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x14 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

24x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Sun Room:

15x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

4x4 - Lower Level

Tax Amount:

$18,151

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60521

City:

Hinsdale

County:

Cook

School District(s):

181, 86

Elementary School:

Oak Elementary School

Middle School:

Hinsdale Middle School

High School:

Hinsdale Central High School

Listing Office: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Office Phone: 630.320.2829

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