2409 Lake Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

This exceptional newer French Provincial style home was built with the highest level of craftsmanship and has stunning details throughout, a wonderful open layout, and an awesome lower level. Its location is near all 3 grade schools and several awesome parks. The large beautiful eat-in KITCHEN features a big island with a breakfast bar and a lovely hanging light fixture; granite counters throughout; tumbled marble backsplash and pot filler faucet behind the stove. Top of the line appliances include Subzero 48-inch refrigerator, Wolf 6 burner range with griddle and 2 ovens, Wolf microwave & Miele dishwasher. Gorgeous custom hardwood cabinets have soft glide drawers, 2 pantry closets, broom closet, undercounter lighting, and glass display cabinets. There is a bright breakfast area with table space, and an adjacent butler pantry with custom display cabinets, undercounter lighting, and wine/drink refrigerator. Kitchen is open to the family room. The spacious FAMILY ROOM has a 13-foot vaulted ceiling, and a classic woodburning fireplace with a gas starter, attractive wood mantel, and adjacent built-in bookcases & cabinets. This bright room with large South facing windows has recessed lights, an attractive hanging fixture, built-in ceiling speakers, built-in wall cabinet for media, and French Doors to the backyard paver patio. Gracious LIVING ROOM features enhanced crown molding, arched doorways, bay window, and woodburning fireplace with a beautifully designed wood mantle & gas starter. Elegant DINING ROOM has a tray ceiling, stunning light fixture, and enhanced crown molding. MUD ROOM comes with bench, coat hooks, cabinets and cubbies. The FIRST FLOOR features a good size foyer with art niche and guest closet, an attractive powder room, 10-foot ceilings and 8-foot doorways, tall windows for great sunlight, and awesome floor plan has a circular flow. THROUGHOUT the home are multi-layer soundproof windows, hardwood flrs, and recessed lighting and dimmer switches. Spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM has enhanced crown molding, arched windows, elegant chandelier, sitting area, vanity area, and a well-organized walk-in closet with a built-in dresser. Luxurious PRIMARY BATH features furniture quality, marble topped double bowl vanity; walk in steam shower with bench, handheld and rain shower heads; oversized bubble jet tub; tumbled marble tiles; and heated floor. SECOND FLOOR has 9-foor ceilings, solid 4 panel doors, two additional family bedrooms--both good size, with big closets, and one of them has a vaulted 12-foot ceiling; and a Jack and Jill bath with double bowl granite topped vanity; tumbled marble tiles; and separate room for toilet & shower. THIRD FLOOR has the 4th bedroom with recessed lighting, hardwood flrs, and great views; a full bath with a granite topped vanity, marble tiles, and a walk-in shower with a bench; a laundry room with washer and dryer, sink, skylight and granite topped cabinets for folding; and extra storage space. The BASEMENT features a Fabulous Rec Room that has a wet bar with granite counters, a seating area, a drink refrigerator, dishwasher and great cabinet space including display cabinets. Other basement rooms include 5th Bedroom, media or exercise Room, storage room/potential 2nd laundry, and 4th full bath with walk-in shower, tumbled marble tiles, and granite topped vanity. Basement has floors that heat in the winter and cool in the summer, recessed lighting and dimmer switches, and neutral carpeting. OUTSIDE this wonderful home you have two paver patios for entertaining, a large fenced yard with professional landscaping & lovely bushes, an in-ground sprinkler system for the front & back yards, and a 2 Car attached & heated garage that opens to the mudroom. This great LOCATION is an easy walk to all 3 grade Schools (kindergarten to 8th grade). It is just a few blocks to Community Park and several other parks are near. Edens Plaza with Fresh Market, Wayfair (coming soon), and other great shops is nearby.