744 Forest Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Exceptional luxury defines this classically designed 5,000 square foot home situated on a meticulously landscaped 105x165 lot in the Lake Ellyn neighborhood. With a modern approach to French Country, the soaring 10-foot ceilings, oversize windows, exquisite moldings and trim, coffered ceilings and curved staircases make this custom, smartly designed home one of a kind. The stunning two-story foyer opens to a first-floor office with stained oak built-ins and French Doors. A bright and spacious great room, with marble surround fireplace and 3 sets of 8' French doors opens to a private concrete patio and outdoor bar with built-in Coyote grill and beverage fridge. The amazing chef's kitchen boasts Thermador appliances, dual dishwashers, dual sinks, 2 beverage drawers, Miele coffee station and a butler's pantry leading to the gracious formal dining room drenched in natural light. An adjacent breakfast area with seating for up to 10 and mudroom off the kitchen with built-ins, storage and stackable washer/dryer opens to the attached, heated 3-car garage with epoxy flooring. The spectacular primary suite, with soaring vaulted ceilings and French doors leading to a balcony opens to an incredible primary bath space combining elegance and tranquility with honed marble radiant heated flooring, dual sink/vanities, Victoria Albert soaker tub, dual head steam shower with honed marble tile and heated towel rack. Massive 400 square foot primary closet with built-in cabinetry, shelving and island is unlike no other. Three additional second floor ensuite bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and built-in closet systems and a large second floor laundry and adjacent craft/wrapping room provide the space and function every homeowner desires. The unfinished basement with southern exposure and 9-foot ceilings has plumbing roughed for a full bathroom and wet bar and all brick gas fireplace. Blueprints for a complete buildout available upon request. Plantation shutters and custom window treatments, 7-inch wide plank French Oak flooring, Nuvo built-in speakers and audio/security system, whole house central vacuum, custom closet systems, designer lighting and hardware, dual zone HVAC, (2) 50-gallon hot water heaters, and sprinkler system are just some of the features that elevate the design of this truly remarkable home. Blocks to Lake Ellyn, downtown Glen Ellyn/Metra, Glenbard West High School and minutes to 355/I88.