718 PARK AVENUE | WINNETKA
18 ROOMS | 6 BEDROOMS | 7.2 BATHS
Set in one of the best East Winnetka locations , only steps to the Lake and Maple beach , this classic beauty is privately tucked away on a sensational half acre at the end of a quiet lane . This home has every conceivable amenity for today ' s family lifestyle : formal entertainment and casual family living blended beautifully . Elegant living , dining and office spaces adorn the front of the home , while the open kitchen and eating area , sun room and family room enjoy the southern exposure and views of the professionally landscaped yard in the back .
There are five spacious en-suite bedrooms on the second floor , including a luxurious master suite . The master includes beamed ceilings , fantastic seasonal Lake views , a gas-log , stone fireplace and a lovely sitting area . Custom-finished his and her walk-in closets , a linen closet and a separate shoe closet are just some of the special features . The marble bathroom , with heated floors , features a jacuzzi soaking tub - a perfect way to relax at the end of the day . A gracious , gallery hallway separates the front three bedrooms from the back two and the back staircase . A convenient laundry room upstairs is available , as well as the smaller lower level laundry .
There are eight fireplaces throughout the home ; two of them are located in the lower level . All types of entertaining unfold here ! The workout room , is currently being used as a kids ' play room . The spacious recreation room has two large comfortable sitting areas , one clustered around the fireplace and the other focused on the digital entertainment . A connoisseur ' s , temperature- controlled wine cellar is located just down the stairs from the formal office or living room , and next door to the proverbial " man cave " or billiard room . The sixth en-suite bedroom is also located in this extensive lower level .
Not to be missed is the continuation of the family entertaining space in the yard . This family has constructed an ice rink every winter in one portion of the back yard next to the patio where there is a fire pit and built-in barbecue area . This is the house you leave the city for without looking back ! A personal tour provides more detail and genuine appreciation for the feeling that this custom home evokes .