3416 Lake Knoll Drive Chicago's North Shore, North and Northwest Suburbs Home

This rare 10-room, 4-bedroom, 2½-bath contemporary Colonial located on a friendly cul-de-sac provides an exceptional fenced .38-acres setting and massive backyard complete with its own basketball half court.   Its classic center entry design and light contemporary décor combine for a bright and airy interior with all major first floor rooms accessible from the inviting foyer and its gracious double-door entry.  The main floor features separate formal dining and living rooms.  The sunny living room adjoins the expanded family room and its great floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, wet bar and sliding door access to the patio and huge backyard.    The kitchen and breakfast area, reached from both the foyer and dining room, feature a grand view to the expansive backyard with easy patio door access, newer appliances and a convenient planning desk.   At one end with a step down, is a big bonus room, perfect for a playroom, office or main floor den.  The laundry closet and a separate exterior rear door are located here.  The main floor powder room is centrally located making it convenient to the entire first floor.

Upstairs the wide hallway leads to three family bedrooms with the two corner bedrooms easily big enough for two and the center bedroom featuring its own walk-in closet.  A compartmented hall bath, with two separate vanities and sinks, features a private tub and commode making use by multiple family members both sensible and simple.  Located at one end of the upper level, you will find the spacious master bedroom suite.  Its sitting or dressing area with built-in furniture, a large walk-in closet, views to both front and backyards, and compartmented full bath provide wonderful features and comfort to the master domain! 

Highlights of the expansive lower level, a massive finished recreation center, include a large gathering area with built-in cabinets designed for media & more and a huge separate game area, easily big enough for pool or ping pong.  There’s ample room for family members of all ages to enjoy their favorite activities.  A large built-in desk, serving counter with sink and a big walk-in cedar closet enhance the overall possibilities for creative use best suited to your family’s unique needs.

This original-owner Jacobs-built two-story located in Northbrook’s School District 31 additionally features a two-car attached garage, new floor-to-ceiling casement windows in the living and dining rooms, a 2003 furnace, built-in alarm and stereo speaker system, an abundance of recessed lighting and lush landscape that provides exterior appeal suited to the great interior features to enjoy here!