605 Lincoln, Winnetka IL 60093
Property Description
Welcome to this quintessential Winnetka home, perfectly designed for gracious entertaining and comfortable family living. As you approach the home, you are beckoned to sit on the fabulous front porch, share an ice tea or a glass of wine and watch the many activities of Winnetka living. When entering the home, you will immediately notice the attention to detail and care that has been put into the numerous updates and attention to the home. Starting in the double foyer, the original hardwood floors, custom millwork, glass paneled French doors and gracious staircase invite you into this light-filled home. The stunning formal living room enjoys a beautiful bay window with Plantation shutters, fireplace with rebuilt mantel, lovely updated millwork and hardwood floors. The separate dining room, also with Plantation shutters, makes formal and casual dining a breeze. The recently updated, spacious kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry, features new quartz countertops, SS appliances, new SS sink and an awesome new walk-in pantry with new wine cooler, and new LED recessed lighting. The breakfast bar easily accommodates four, but there is room for a table and chairs. Gather in the sunny family room, totally updated with new hardwood floors, decor and modern fan, a perfect backdrop for family game nights! Add the first floor laundry room and powder and you have the desirable circular flow and maximum convenience! The expansive second floor primary suite is a true peaceful sanctuary with a lovely bay window seating area, hardwood floors, two closets, adjoining full bath and adjacent home office with additional walk-in closet. Each of the two additional family bedrooms offers their own unique charm including alcoves, hardwood floors and decorative decor. The extra bonus room with lovely glass French door and access to the balcony is flooded with light and can be an additional bedroom, homework or play room. The sharp hall bath is updated with new vanity, sink, faucet, paint, toilet and tub hardware. Plus, the oversized clawfoot tub offers the best relaxing soak! The third floor bedroom is perfect for guests, teenagers or your own Zen room and enjoys a sizable full bath. The third floor also has two large storage rooms for seasonable clothes, luggage, etc. The dry English, walk-out basement offers incredible space with a sunlit roomy rec room, second laundry room, second powder room, wrapping/ exercise room and storage room, currently being used as the Christmas room! Entertain on the brand New rear deck or rear brick patio with circular planting wall. The fenced yard is surrounded by mature landscaping, including flowering plants, while the driveway leads to the two car garage and turn around/parking pad, offering easy in and out access. This home is ideally located! Walk-to the train, Community House, Lake, Maple and Tower beaches, two Parks, Grand and Lakeside Foods, Library, Pete's and Starbucks, Pomeroy, 501 Local. Steps to downtown Winnetka, Hometown, Little Honeycomb, Shops, Restaurants, Doctors and Dentists! Enjoy the Winnetka Music Festival from your front porch, walk a block to the Farmer's Market, and tell time with the nearby melodious bells! 605 Lincoln is truly a home that has been filled with love and good times, updated with style and offers an incredible Winnetka Community lifestyle!
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $1,300,000
- Property Taxes $16,467
- Square Feet 3000
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $433.33
- Year Built 1914
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 12
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 17X17
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 12X12
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 14X12
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 12X16
- Floor Level 3rd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Living Room
- Room Size 23X17
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 12X12
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 16X16
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 20X20
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet,Pantry-Walk-in
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Other
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Basement
- Basement Description Partially Finished,Exterior Access
- Bathroom(s) in Basement Y
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Office
- Additional Room Size 13X16
- Additional Room Level Basement
- Additional Room Flooring Hardwood
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Recreation Rm
- Additional Room Size 32X23
- Additional Room Level Basement
- Additional Room Flooring Carpet
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Hot Water/Steam
- Air Conditioning Central Air
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 1
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exterior Construction Stucco
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Location
- County Cook
- Township New Trier
- Corporate Limits Winnetka
- Directions to Property Sheridan To Elm, West To Lincoln, North To Home
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Schools
- Elementary School District 36
- School Name Greeley Elementary School
- Junior High District 36
- School Name Carleton W Washburne Scho
- High School District: 203
- School Name New Trier Twp H.S. Northf
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Property Taxes
- Tax 16467
- Tax Year 2023
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior
- Parcel Identification Number 05202040040000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 50 X 150
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by Patricia Skirving for Compass | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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