868 Swan Lane Chicago's North Shore, North and Northwest Suburbs Home

SOLD - APRIL 2009

www.868SwanLane.com

The BEST OF BOTH WORLDS HERE -- space of a freestanding home and a prime serene location combined with easy-living condo amenities!

STOP, LOOK, LOVE & BUY this OUTSTANDING home combining exceptional VALUE, CONDITION & LOCATION!

* Picture Pretty with lots of updates!

* Fabulous location on quiet cul-de-sac overlooking a serene pond and wooded nature area!

* Family Room with Recessed Lighting and lovely Raised-Hearth Wood burning Fireplace!

* Eat-in Kitchen with New Ceramic Tile Floor, convenient Pantry Storage and all Appliances!

* Big Living Room and elled Dining Room, both overlooking nature-friendly neighborless backyard -- access to patio from new Sliding Glass Patio Doors!

* Master Suite with ample closet space and an updated compartmented full bath with His and Hers vanities and sinks!

* Gorgeous new Powder Room with Cherry-Stained Cabinet New Ceramic Floors and stunning Granite Countertop!

* Fully updated second floor family hall bath -- renovated right to the studs!

* Two additional family bedrooms, both with a full wall of closets and views to the rear nature preserve!

* All New Thermopane Windows!

* Full Basement with big finished recreation area, perfect for a range of family activities -- choose your personal use!

* Two-car attached garage!

* Great Association Amenities including pool, tennis, bike trails, playgrounds and clubhouse!

* Combine the ultimate in value, condition and location here!

Check the rest, then come here to the best! Enjoy a quiet prime private cul-de-sac setting overlooking a serene wooded area and pond! This stunning move-in-ready townhome is loaded with great updates including all baths, windows, ceramic floors, lighting and much more! Highlights feature a Family Room with brick raised-hearth wood burning fireplace, eat-in kitchen, Master Bedroom with great compartmented bath, finished basement with a big recreation room, 2-car attached garage and terrific association amenities including outdoor in-ground pool, tennis courts, bicycle/walking paths and multiple playgrounds! Don't miss this exceptional opportunity combining value, privacy and great condition all in one!

Living Room - 19'x13'
* Versatile space - Living Room and elled Dining Room combine to offer a lot room, can accommodate formal dining and living area or alternately used as a Great Room
* Overlooks nature preserve area and pond
* Access through new sliding patio door to patio and rear yard provides abundant light
* Light switch provides convenient hookup to outlet providing ability to control living room lamp from switch
* Silk curtains with lining
* TV cable

Dining Room - 12'x11'
* Versatile space - Dining Room opens to Living Room to offer, can function as a formal Dining Room or alternately used in combination with Living Room as a Great Room
* Overlooks nature preserve area and pond
* Silk curtains with lining
* Newer contemporary light fixture
* Large new thermopane window with abundant light
 
Kitchen - 14'x10'
* New Ceramic Tile floor
* Pantry closet for convenient storage
* Cable TV hookup
* Smooth top range, very responsive to temperature changes – responds like gas, cools and heats faster than a regular electric range; easy to clean smooth surface - just spray and wipe
* Range hood with light
* Dining set is negotiable

Family Room - 17'x11'
* Raised-hearth wood burning brick fireplace
* Attractive Floating shelves over fireplace
* Newer carpeting, light and neutral to easily companion any decor
* Vertical blinds on the window
* Access to 2-car attached garage
* Recessed Lighting
• Recessed lights on a dimmer switch
• The room is currently used as an office
• TV Cable behind the bookcases

 
Master Bedroom - 17'x11' (2nd Floor)
* Private updated compartmented bath with dual sinks and vanities; large shower w/Euro frameless glass door, maple cabinets, new lighting
* Abundant closet space - 3 double-door closets
* Ceiling fan with reversible blades: maple/cherry
* Sunny big window with south exposure

Family Bedroom - 14'x11' (2nd Floor)
* Ceiling fan
* Window seat with storage
* Large double-door closet
* View to nature preserve and pond
 
Family Bedroom - 12'x11' (2nd Floor)
* 2 large windows overlooking nature preserve and pond
* Newer carpeting
* Large double-door closet

Finished Basement
* Sectioned with two areas - rec room and laundry/work room
* 21' x21' Large open rec room with cable TV hook up, carpeted
* Wall of closets with shelves for additional storage; new 6-panel closet doors
* Laundry/Work Room - ventilated area with peg board and overhead light, ideal for a workbench or misc. house projects; large laundry area with plenty of overhead light and room for a folding table

Powder Room - Fully Renovated in 2007
* New cherry cabinet
* Granite countertop
* Marble backsplash
* New faucet, sink and designer light fixture
* Ceramic Tile Flooring
   
Hall Bath - (2nd Floor) Fully Renovated in 2007
* New deep acrylic tub
* Maple cabinet
* Countertop with integrated sink
* Hansgrohe Thermobalance shower with matching faucet
* Floor and matching accent wall tile
* Designer light fixture
* Glass shelves
 
Master Bathroom - Fully Renovated in 2000
* Convenient compartmented design for privacy and use by two at the same time.
* New shower with sliding Euro glass doors
* Maple cabinets
* New countertops
* Dual sinks
* New faucets, light fixtures, floor and wall tile
* Ceramic tile flooring

Additional Home Features
* Gracious Foyer with Ceramic Tile Floors, new 6-panel closet door, access to powder room, family room, stairs to upper level, basement, kitchen and living-dining area
* New in 2008 - Energy Star-rated, Super-G Glass, Low-E Argon gas-filled replacement windows
(double-paned) and patio door -- no painting needed
* Big two-car attached garage with automatic opener and newer overhead garage door
* Home Warranty provided
 
Additional Location Information
* Low-traffic cul-de-sac location
* Private and quiet – neighborhood patio and backyard overlooking wooded nature preserve & pond

Association Details
* Inground outdoor pool with sun decking - completely renovated approximately in 2004
* Tennis Courts
* Bicycle and Walking paths
* Clubhouse with kitchen and fireplace completely renovated approximately in 2004 - can be rented for parties
* Playgrounds in multiple locations all renovated approximately in 2005
* Association Monthly Fee $342 also includes: snow removal, scavenger service, landscaping & lawn care, exterior maintenance
* Association Improvement to 868 Swan: 2006 Exterior Siding & Gutters; 1998 New Roof; 1998 New Concrete Patio & Front Walkway
 
Mechanical & Appliances
* Electric Range – 1997
* Range Hood – 1997
* Washer/Drier – appr. 1998
* Insulated Garage Door and Door Opener - 1999
* Sump Pump – appr. 2002
* Garbage Disposal - 2003
* H20 Heater – 2004
* Dishwasher - 2008