Address
770 Bluff Street, Glencoe, IL
Price
$ 5,995,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#11977830
  • TypePending
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityGlencoe
  • AreaGlencoe
  • NeighborhoodBraeside
  • Zip60022
  • StyleEnglish
  • Year Built2006
  • Taxes$ 74456
  • Price$ 5,995,000
  • Bedrooms6
  • Full Bathrooms6
  • Half Bathrooms4
  • Sqr Footage11089
  • Lot Size1.25 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

Truly exceptional newer custom estate, majestically situated on 1.25+ acres, overlooking a sprawling, breathtaking property. Coveted location close to the center of town, surrounded by upper-bracket homes. Stately doesn't begin to describe the attributes of this signature Glencoe home. 121'+ wide lot affords an impressive frontage, memorable from first sight. Full-thickness, granite (sourced from Upstate NY) & cut limestone facade, multi-colored, graduated length/thickness slate roof, patinated oversized copper gutters, downspouts and trim. This home is crafted with the most discerning of materials, with no expense spared. Quality abounds! Circular drive leads to the motor court and 4-vehicle heated garages. Interior features include; Rocky Mountain hardware, walnut hand-scraped & hand-beveled floors, solid walnut 1st & 2nd floor paneled & solid alder wood lower level paneled doors, coordinating mouldings and built-ins. 8 stone fireplaces. Cove, tray & barrel ceiling treatments throughout grand-scale rooms. Beautiful arched front door leads to impressive foyer which greets you with French limestone heated floors and fine woodwork. You are home. Great room with oversized limestone gas starting, wood-burning fireplace, beamed ceiling, and wall of windows & French doors, leading outside to slate balcony, allowing an extraordinary amount of natural light. Adjacent spacious, stunning gourmet kitchen with oversized island, raised-hearth gas limestone fireplace, breakfast room (comfortably seats 10), loads of windows, tasteful custom Cottonwood cream cabinetry & lighted display cases to show off your finest wares. Professional appliance suite includes paneled SubZero fridges & separate freezers, plus beverage fridge drawers, 60" Wolf range. Generous walk-in pantry, workstation desk. Gallery leads to elevated screened patio with slate floor & stone fireplace, offering outdoor dining and an overlook of the vast backyard. Separate large dining room for memorable dinner parties, with stone fireplace & butler's pantry with polished silver, hand-hammered sink. Living room with stone fireplace, office (one of two), sizeable mud room with lockers & closets offering an abundance of storage. 2 powder rooms round out the radiant-heated 1st level. Fittingly majestic, wide, open stairs (one of 2 staircases) leads to 2nd level. 5 spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, all with en-suite baths, 4 with walk-in closets. 2nd laundry hook-up. Romantic, primary bedroom suite sanctuary features fireplace, spa-like, compartmentalized bath with lux hotel vibe features beautiful limestone finishes, Perrin & Rowe polished nickel fixtures, hot water radiant-heated floor, enormous steam shower, deep jetted tub, 2 separate sinks/vanities, 2 big walk-in, custom-fitted closets. Downstairs, English walk-out lower level, with high ceilings, limestone radiant-heated floors. Rooms include rec room, game room, gigantic exercise room, 2nd office, craft room, wine cellar, 6th bedroom perfect for Au Pair/guest room, full bath and half-bath and tons of storage. Ultra-private, fully-fenced backyard. A most spectacular setting with multi-tiered slate balconies and patios designed for extraordinary outdoor entertaining, including stone fire pit. Huge 50' x 20' pool with built-in hot tub, 12' deep diving well, bluestone deck surround, automatic pool cover & pool house with full island kitchen/bar, laundry & bathroom with outdoor shower! Designed with the idea of creating a true, get-away oasis. 453'+ deep property allows room for a tennis/pickleball/sport court(s) behind the pool! (Seller discussed possibility with Village of Glencoe, but please do your own research). 4 blocks to charming downtown Glencoe offering top restaurants, cafes, food markets, boutiques, acclaimed Writer's Theater, historic 100 year old library, commuter train, and 9 blocks to the beach! Easy walk to Glencoe schools & many parks. Award-winning New Trier HS. Botanic Garden! Live life to the fullest!

Elementary School Middle School High School
South Elementary School Central School Middle School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Price History
2/19/2024 Listed $5,995,000

General Features

Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings,Sauna/Steam Room,Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,Heated Floors,In-Law Arrangement,First Floor Laundry,Second Floor Laundry,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,Ceiling - 1
Sewer Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air,Steam,Radiant,Sep Heating Systems - 2+,Zoned
Cooling Central Air,Zoned,Electric
Possession Closing,Negotiable
Roof Rubber,Slate
Appliances Double Oven,Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Bar Fridge,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Wine Refrigerator,Range Hood,Front Controls on Range/Cooktop,Gas Coo
Exterior Features Balcony,Patio,Porch Screened,In Ground Pool,Storms/Screens,Fire Pit,Breezeway
Garage Spaces 4
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style English
Year Built 2006
Electric Circuit Breakers,Service - 400 Amp or Greater
Township New Trier
Tax Year 2021
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Other Structures Pool House
Total Rooms 18
Status Pending
Directions Dundee to Bluff St. 2 1/2 blocks South to 770 Bluff.
High School New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
City Glencoe
High School District 203
MLS Area Glencoe
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name Bluff
Elementary School South Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 74456
Middle/Junior High School Central School
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Virtual Tour https://youtu.be/1Y2QWNEEMJ8
Days on Market 7
Standard Status Pending
Middle/Junior School District 35
Elementary School District 35
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Full,Walkout
Total Fireplaces 8
Fireplace Features Wood Burning,Gas Starter,Masonry,More than one
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 4
Street Suffix Street
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup,Multiple Locations,Sink
Total Bedrooms 6
Room Type Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Breakfast Room,Exercise Room,Foyer,Gallery,Great Room,Mud Room,Office,Pantry,Play Room,Recreation Room,Screened Porch,Sitting Room,Study
LivingAreaSource Plans
Total Baths 10
Bedrooms Possible 6
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Basement Finished,Exterior Access,9 ft + pour,Concrete (Basement),Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
Bathrooom Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower,Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

Lot Features Fenced Yard,Landscaped,Sidewalks
Water Source Lake Michigan,Public
Total Parking 4
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 121 X 453
Lot Size Acres 1.25
Other Equipment Humidifier,TV-Cable,Security System,CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Fan-Whole House,Sump Pump,Sprinkler-Lawn,Backup Sump Pump;,Generator,Security Cameras,Water Heater-Gas
Garage Onsite Yes
Garage Type Attached
Garage Ownership Owned
Exterior Brick,Stone

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Pending Average in 60022

Price
AVG $2.28M
$6M
Taxes
AVG $30,071
$74,456
Visits
AVG 284
172
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1985
2006

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