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538 E Center Avenue
Lake Bluff IL, 60044
$1,195,000
$461.39 per sqft
Sold
Closed
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,590 sqft
Residential
Built in 1902
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
This distinctive classic vintage home is beautifully situated just two blocks from Lake Michigan in east Lake Bluff. The rarely found oversized .29 acre property was transformed by LEED certified designer and landscape architect Kris Barker. The outdoor living space includes a fabulous front porch overlooking the boulevard of Center Avenue, a fenced backyard with a manicured grass area perfect for bocce ball, a dining space, and a fire pit area all accented by maintenance free grasses and trees handpicked by the designer. This modern vintage home just keeps getting better. The serene primary suite was created in 2015 with a private entryway, custom designed closets, and a striking new bathroom with a custom double vanity with quartzite top, slipper bathtub, and luxe shower. The open kitchen, great room, and bonus office was designed by architect Celeste Robbins in 2012, whose work has been featured in architectural digest. Many additional improvements throughout the home include designer paint, high end light fixtures, bathroom updates, new roof in 2018, rebuilt chimney and installed gas blower fireplace with marble surround and custom mantle, and so much more. The following vintage detailing beautifully complements the improvements made to the home: 10 foot ceilings on the first floor, fine millwork, tall windows, and quarter sawn oak hardwood flooring throughout. One would be hard pressed to find a light filled modern day vintage home with magazine worthy contemporary design updates at this value.
11745339
MLSⓇ ID
March 25, 2023
Listed
September 17, 2024
Updated
Map
538 E Center Avenue
Lake Bluff IL, 60044
Interior Features
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Interior Features
Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling - 10 Foot
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.29 Acres
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
65
High School
Lake Forest High School
Elementary School
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Other Property Details
Area Name
Lake Bluff
Taxes
$17,263
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
4
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Total
2
View
No
County
Lake
Municipality
Shields
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Exclusive Listing Agents
Annie Royster Lenzke
Jean Royster
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Dawn McKenna,
Listing Contact: 847-234-8000
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