1173 Sherwood Road Chicago's North Shore, North and Northwest Suburbs Home

A sunny “stand-out” home … features unique interior design with a floating stairway, skylight and walls of windows. This spacious one-of-a-kind ten-room, four-bedroom classic contemporary, architect owned and designed, merges outdoor views and living within! Viewed from floor-to-ceilings windows and patio doors, common areas open onto and overlook a central courtyard-style patio which leads to the fenced yard with mature trees. The main floor greets you from a two-story foyer opening to the living areas on one side and a bedroom wing on the other. The central family area includes an elegant living room looking straight through the courtyard out to the yard. The updated kitchen features oak cabinets, granite counters, Sub-zero refrigerator, and a walk-in pantry, lovely eating-area adjacent to sliding patio doors, a skylight and opens to the family-dining Great Room. The Great Room is expansive with a huge wall of patio sliders opening out to the courtyard and a bayed window sitting area at one end flanked by a serving bar & convenient electronic–equipment closet. This free flow design makes entertaining or relaxing as a family or group equally easy. The main floor bedroom wing has a stunning updated hall bath and three family bedrooms. Two of those rooms are currently used as an office-bedroom suite with the bedroom boasting dramatic vaulted ceilings! The master retreat is just that -- private, spacious, & luxurious -- featuring its own second floor domain complete with fabulous spa bath & steam shower, two huge walk-in closets, subtle indirect ceiling lights, space for a sitting area, separate laundry units & more! A huge finished basement provides additional surprises including a giant recreation room with a raised hearth stone fireplace, great wet bar, a built-in desk and shelving units. A large bonus room, formerly used as an office, creates endless options for your use – anything from an exercise room to artist’s studio – the choice is yours here! Add a workshop for the family handyman, a half bath that’s pre-plumbed for a shower and a large laundry/utility room for great space & great functionality! Other great features include a tandem 2-car garage, a security system, dual heating & air – all located on a quiet dead-end with ready access to shopping, highways, train stations, restaurants, theaters and even a nearby park!