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3320 BEVERLY DRIVE

February 9, 2012

Highland Park Traditional on Prestigious Beverly Drive

Situated on a 65′ x 195′ lot in prestigious Highland Park within the award-winning Armstrong School District, this 1920’s traditional residence has fabulous drive-up appeal. Beautifully updated, the sophisticated home showcases excellent craftsmanship, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, custom walls finishes, elegant cove moldings, and custom lighting treatments throughout.

Enter through the home’s original wrought iron gate and oak front door into an inviting entrance hall, noting the glass chandelier and the striking art niche at the end of the hall. A graceful staircase, with custom wood-and-wrought iron balustrades, leads upstairs to the second level. Providing great entertaining flow, the center hall is flanked by exquisite formal rooms, both with elegant cove-plastered walls and scenic views of the front landscaped grounds. Adding graceful touches to this gorgeous setting, the formal dining room features a fabulous alabaster chandelier, hand-finished walls and also conveniently flows to the kitchen through a large butler’s pantry, which includes hand-finished cabinetry with granite counters and a tumbled marble backsplash, a bar sink, paneled dishwasher and a stainless steel wine refrigerator. Adjacent is a utility room, which provides built-ins with ceramic tile counters and floors, a sink area, and room for a full-size washer and dryer. Centered by the home’s original Rookwood wood-burning fireplace, the spacious living room is accented with custom wall finishes on the ceiling. French doors open to a reveal a light-filled sun room, which is perfect for a piano and includes a glass chandelier, custom wall finishes, bay windows and a door, with a gorgeous wrought iron gate, opening to the lovely front veranda. The living room also leads to the kitchen and family room. Serving the area is a wine closet, with a beautiful custom wrought iron gate, wine racks and special-finished walls. Nearby, a fully-equipped gourmet island kitchen showcases hand-finished custom cabinetry with granite counters and a tumbled marble backsplash, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, a desk area, pantry closet, breakfast bar seating and a large breakfast area. The breakfast area is accented by a decorative chandelier and has a wall of light-filled windows, with natural window coverings, overlooking the backyard grounds. French doors open to an inviting covered patio, with slate floors and a ceiling fan. The kitchen also opens to an oversized family room, which is the heart of the home. The family room is centered by a wood-burning fireplace, with a marble surround and a wood-carved mantle, and flanked by built-ins, with special-finished cabinetry and room for entertainment equipment and a big screen television. A wall of windows, with natural window coverings, overlooks the patio and backyard grounds. A powder room completes the first floor.

Second level of living is equally sumptuous. In addition to three generous-sized bedrooms, the luxurious master suite’s credentials include a fireplace, with a travertine surround and a wood-carved mantle, hand-finished built-ins with room for television and entertainment equipment, and a wet bar, with marble and travertine-patterned counters, a bar sink and a paneled refrigerator. There is also a large sitting area with two walls of windows providing an abundance of natural light. A door opens to an iron-grilled balcony, with slate floors, and overlooks the immense backyard grounds. The gorgeous marble bath is appointed with His-and-Her custom vanities, fabulous wall coverings, a jetted tub, glass-enclosed separate shower and an enormous walk-in closet, with built-ins and a separate cedar closet. The additional bedrooms include ceiling fans with lighting, window coverings, abundant closet space and full baths. Perfect for relaxation, the third floor boasts an oversized room, which can conveniently be used as a media, game or exercise room. The room is capped by a tray ceiling and also features neutral carpeting, ceiling fans, a skylight and a full bath with a pedestal sink, shower/bath and ceramic tile floors. Outside, the covered patio steps down to a walkway covered in Oklahoma Mountain Gold Flagstone and leads to the verdant landscaped grounds. A detached three-car tandem garage has front and rear entries with automatic gates. Guest quarters are above and showcase a spacious living area/bedroom combination with neutral carpeting, a ceiling fan with lighting, walk-in closet, window coverings, a kitchenette, with a bar sink and refrigerator, and a full bath. Additional amenities include: a brick-and-wood exterior, slate roof, gas lamps, ceiling fans, abundant storage space, gorgeous wall and window coverings, sound system ceiling speakers, and a security and sprinkler system.

3421 Beverly Drive

February 2, 2012

Old Highland Park Traditional with a Frank Lloyd Wright Influence on Beverly Drive

Situated on ultra-exclusive Beverly Drive in prestigious Old Highland Park, this fabulous traditional residence with a Frank Lloyd Wright influence is nestled on a gorgeous 80’ x 200’ lot with breathtaking grounds and was completely remodeled and expanded to perfection (completed in 2004). The two-story manse is in immaculate, move in condition with the space, finish and amenities sought by any discerning buyer. Details include spacious entertaining rooms with elegant proportions, custom Cherry wood cabinetry and millwork, gleaming hardwoods, deep molding, Lutron lighting system with custom lighting treatments and antique barn beam detailing throughout. The stunning residence offers 8,173 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, five full and one half baths, nine entertaining areas, two dining areas, a basement, elevator, three fireplaces, two wet bars, covered terrace, outdoor veranda with fireplace, Koi pond, pool and a three-car garage with porte cochere.

Through the wood door, the elegant front foyer gleans with wainscoting and handsome hardwood floors, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a stairway with wood balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Providing great entertaining flow, a series of arched openings creates a line of sight through the house and properly accent entry to the formal areas, and richly stained hardwood floors continue. Centered by a wood-burning fireplace, with a marble surround and a wood carved mantle, the living room is appointed with hand finished and painted paneled walls trimmed with elegant moldings, and floor-to-ceiling bay windows provide views of the front veranda and landscaped grounds. Across the hallway, the dining room is graced by wainscoting and conveniently flows to the sun room, music room and through the butler’s pantry to the kitchen.

The sun room is adorned with painted paneled walls and built-ins with bookcases. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors yield natural light on the slate floors and also open to the front veranda and side grounds. Adjacent, stone walls and neutral carpeting accent the sun-lit music room, and floor-to-ceiling windows provide scenic views of the Koi pond and side grounds. The space also flows to the great room and through a Cherry wood paneled hall library to the kitchen. Capped by a cross-beamed ceiling with antique wood beams acquired from Vermont barns, the oversized Cherry wood paneled great room showcases a stone wood-burning fireplace with chimney wall and an antique barn beam mantle, built-ins with bookcases and views into the kitchen and of the side grounds. French doors open to an incredible indoor/outdoor room, with 10-foot ceilings, stone and stucco walls, Pennsylvania Bluestone flooring and retractable floor-to-ceiling window doors (Nana Sliding Wall System), which open to the covered terrace, veranda and pool area. Serving the area are outdoor kitchen facilities, including a granite-trimmed wet bar, with Cherry wood cabinetry and a stainless steel built-in grill with vent, bar sink and a refrigerator.

Crowned by a vaulted skylight wall and antique barn beams, the professional chef’s kitchen, whose space and plan befits the home, showcases Cherry wood cabinetry, granite counters, premier stainless steel and paneled appliances, a large island with breakfast bar, desk area, additional breakfast bar and a large breakfast area, which is replete with nearby pantry closets and also opens to the porte cochere and the outdoors. A nearby elevator and staircase also lead upstairs to the second floor. Adjacent to the kitchen is also a room-size butler’s pantry, which features abundant built-ins with an expansive granite counter and illuminated glass front top cabinets. Fully equipped, a utility room has granite counters and Calico limestone flooring, hanging racks and room for a full size washer and dryer. A mud nook, with Calico limestone floors and a hidden dog run under the stairs, opens to the garage. A gorgeous pool bath, with Calico limestone and slate-patterned floors, a powder room and basement complete the first floor. Additionally, speakers for selected sound are featured throughout, and specially milled thin plank oak floors in the new addition were designed to match the home’s original hardwood floors.

Second level of living is equally sumptuous. Crowned by a two-story vaulted wood beamed ceiling, the dramatic game room is oversized and boasts neutral carpeting, built-ins with bookcases and a granite-topped wet bar, with a stainless steel bar sink and a paneled refrigerator with ice maker. The game room also opens to both a private balcony and the master suite balcony, each accented with wood and iron balusters and overlooking the pool area. With views of the front grounds, a spacious exercise room showcases a curved vaulted ceiling with hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, a ballet barre with mirrored wall and a wet bar, with granite counters and a stainless steel sink. A Cherry wood paneled study with wainscoting reflects its purpose with a built-in desk and bookcases trimmed with deep molding and special lighting.

The luxurious master suite’s credentials reveal light-filled windows providing an abundance of light, neutral carpeting, and also opens to a private balcony with an iron-grilled spiral staircase leading down to the pool area. The gorgeous white Calcutta marble bath is exquisite and graced with dual vanities, a jet tub, separate double steam shower, vaulted skylight wall and His and Her huge walk-in closets. The additional four bedrooms range in size and style, some with bookshelves, desks, and all with large walk-in closets. An inviting upstairs den serves as a center hall to three of the bedrooms and is topped with an illuminated faux skylight. Additionally, one of the bedrooms boasts a lovely faux fireplace, surrounded by marble with a wood carved mantle. Serving the bedrooms are three fabulous baths, with travertine, white Carrera marble or ceramic tile.

Outside, the spectacular backyard grounds and pool is an entertaining utopia! The covered terrace showcases Pennsylvania Bluestone decking and also overlooks incredible views of a stunning pool and spa with fountains surrounded by Calico limestone and Pennsylvania Bluestone decking, an expansive veranda with a stone wood-burning fireplace, Koi pond and verdant landscaped side grounds. All set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The triple tandem garage reveals abundant storage and has a front and rear entry. A porte cochere completes this stunning estate. Additional amenities include: three-colored Calico limestone and a stucco exterior, stone waterfall, wood and stone fence, Lentz landscape lighting, sound system speakers, ceiling fans, window coverings, abundant storage space, including a climate controlled cedar closet and a basement that could easily be converted to a wine cellar, and a security and sprinkler system.

3709 Gillon Avenue

February 2, 2012

Stunning Old Highland Park Clean-Lined Neo-Classical Estate with a Palm Beach Chic Feel across from Dyckman Park

“Uniquely situated in Old Highland Park across from Dyckman Park, 3709 Gillon Avenue is a must see! Exquisitely decorated, this stunning, clean-lined Neo-Classical estate with a Palm Beach chic feel represents a rare opportunity for the luxury home buyer,” says Doris Jacobs, executive vice president and founding partner of Allie Beth Allman & Associates. “Offered at $6,195,000, the design elements in this breathtaking residence are unparalleled,” says Ms. Jacobs. “Details include 12- and 14-foot ceilings, ebony-stained wide-plank oak hardwoods and French limestone floors, cove molding, custom art lighting, Murano chandeliers and gorgeous slab marble, granite and onyx throughout.” The spectacular three-story, approximately 11,800-square-foot residence offers six bedrooms, 7.2 baths, eight gathering areas, two dining areas, two utility rooms, an elevator, three interior fireplaces, five refreshment centers, two balconies, surround sound entertainment systems, thirteen HD Plasmas, veranda, loggia, gorgeous pool, and an air-conditioned three-car garage.

Sophisticated and sleek, the first floor reveals a dramatic 12’-foot entrance hall, which gleans with French Limestone and ebony-stained wide plank oak hardwood-patterned floors opening to a domed lighted ceiling above and a gorgeous curving wrought iron staircase. The foyer is flanked by exquisite yet comfortable formals. Surrounded by crystal and antique mirrored brick-patterned walls, the dining room showcases a gorgeous Murano chandelier and sconces, ebony-stained oak flooring, and floor-to-ceiling palladium windows overlooking the front landscaped grounds. The dining room also flows through an expansive butler’s pantry to the kitchen. Graced with an antique marble wood-burning fireplace, with a tiled glass surround, the living room is also appointed with hand-stitched grass-clothed and ebony-stained paneled walls, and a floor-to-ceiling wrought iron-and-glass palladium door provides scenic views of Dyckman Park. Adjoining the Living Room and featuring floor-to-ceiling palladium windows, the spacious study boasts grass-clothed walls, ebony-stained built-in cabinets with a 60” plasma TV above and a granite-topped cognac bar.

Enter via four access points to a stunning 14’-foot expansive great room, which showcases an art-lighted Avion Onyx wall surrounding a wood-burning fireplace and a fabulous custom ebony-stained granite slab-topped cabinet, with a paneled, chocolate brown leather-lined cove featuring a 65” plasma TV. Double French doors also open to the outside veranda and pool entertainment area. Serving the area is an ebony-paneled wet bar with a granite slab top.

The sleep cedar-beamed ceiling professional chef’s island kitchen boasts slab granite counters, featuring an antique mirrored brick-patterned backsplash with crystal inlays, premier stainless appliances, including SubZero, Wolf, Miele and KitchenAid, an expansive butler’s pantry and walk-in pantry, and also opens to a natural lighted breakfast gathering area, with French Limestone and ebony-stained wide plank oak hardwood-patterned floors, built-in china cabinet, an espresso center, wine refrigerator cabinets and French doors opening to the outdoor veranda and gorgeous pool.

The lower level is highlighted by a multi-room refrigerated wine cellar, a cedar-beamed ceiling billiard room, with a granite-trimmed wet bar and a theater, accented by 300-year-old antique Indian Temple doors and chocolate brown leather-lined walls.

Second level of living is equally sumptuous. The luxurious master suite’s credentials include an elegant bedroom, which is crowned by a tray, cross-beamed ceiling with frosted glass, a gorgeous Murano chandelier, and French doors opening to a private iron-grilled balcony, a separate sitting room with a decorative chandelier and a cast stone fireplace surrounded by a chocolate brown leather-lined chimney breast, and a spacious mirrored exercise room. The palatial master bath showcases stunning imported onyx counters with marble floors, His and Hers vanities, a jetted tub, separate double steam shower outlined in slab onyx, wet bar, and enormous His and Hers walk-in closets with abundant storage. There are five additional bedrooms throughout the home, which are generous-sized and appointed with large walk-in closets and gorgeous marble baths. Two of the bedrooms are located at the rear of the home in their own private wing and may be used as an Au Pair suite, guest quarters or additional family space. Conveniently serving the area is a kitchenette with fabulous soapstone counters.

Outside, the backyard grounds and pool is an entertaining oasis. The resort-quality entertaining area features a fabulous pool and spa with fountains, including swim jets, fiber optic lighting of water features and three gas fire bowls, an expansive veranda with French Limestone flooring, a covered loggia with columns, a French Limestone hand carved wood-burning fireplace, two Oriental chandeliers, and a MosquitoNix Misting System, and an outdoor chef’s kitchen featuring a separate granite slab bar with seating for six and premier stainless steel appliances, gorgeous landscaping and lighted grounds with pathways and wrought iron gates.

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