$1,900,000

beds

baths

half bath

5,145

square ft

863 Bittersweet Drive

Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Active / MLS #12519421 / Single Family / Northbrook

Listing information updated 12/15/2025 at 6:03am

Discover refined luxury and exceptional privacy at 863 Bittersweet. Nestled on a one-acre wooded lot with mature trees, this beautifully updated brick and stone residence offers 5 bedrooms, 4.1 bathrooms, and timeless elegance throughout. Exceptional craftsmanship is evident from the moment you enter-gleaming hardwood floors, rich wainscoting, skylights, crown moldings, wood paneling, designer lighting, and elegant custom railings set the tone for sophisticated living. A beautifully appointed library with custom built-ins complements the formal dining room and spacious family room. The heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, featuring premium Thermador appliances, granite countertops, and a striking double-sided stone fireplace. The second floor hosts five large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or Jack & Jill bathroom and walk-in closet. The luxurious primary suite offers a serene retreat with a tray ceiling, fireplace, and spa-like bath complete with heated floors, double sinks, soaking tub, and a large walk-in shower. The expansive finished basement provides multiple zones for recreation, fitness, media, and entertainment, including a stylish bar area with two wine coolers and a full spa bathroom. Additional features include a freshly painted interior, 3-car heated attached garage, slate patio, and professionally landscaped front and back yards. A zoned HVAC system ensures comfort year-round. Surrounded by natural beauty yet moments from everything, this home is perfectly located minutes from Lake Michigan, Chicago Botanic Garden, Ravinia Festival, Metra, top restaurants, boutiques, and situated within an award-winning school district 28! Luxury living at its finest in one of the North Shore's most desirable settings.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished,Egress Window,Partial Exposure,Rec/Family Area,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

16-20 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

5,145

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.077

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13x16 - Main

Dining Room:

16x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x16 - Main

Family Room:

20x20 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

19x19 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x17 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

Library:

07x05 - Main Level

Bedroom 5:

14x17 - Second Level

Laundry:

08x11 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$25,513

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60062

City:

Northbrook

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

28, 225

Elementary School:

Meadowbrook Elementary School

Middle School:

Northbrook Junior High School

High School:

Glenbrook North High School

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished,Egress Window,Partial Exposure,Rec/Family Area,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

16-20 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

5,145

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.077

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13x16 - Main

Dining Room:

16x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x16 - Main

Family Room:

20x20 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

19x19 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x17 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

Library:

07x05 - Main Level

Bedroom 5:

14x17 - Second Level

Laundry:

08x11 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$25,513

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60062

City:

Northbrook

County:

Cook

School District(s):

28, 225

Elementary School:

Meadowbrook Elementary School

Middle School:

Northbrook Junior High School

High School:

Glenbrook North High School

Listing Office: North Shore Prestige Realty

Listing Office Phone: 847.716.6969

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