838 Cherry Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

$1,519,000 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
3,510  sqft
Built in 1997

Captivating English Country Garden home in ideal "walk-to" location to Metra, library, village shopping & dining, schools, parks, playground & beach. Ivy covered side entrance with 2 car attached garage with tool/garden prep alcove. Custom built in 1997, this one-owner home was designed by AIA Architect and showcases uncommon finishes and upgrades. Every room is designed to maximize comfort and beauty. The entry foyer opens to a grand staircase with a candelabra chandelier; an arched ceiling hallway with recessed lighting leads to a stunning cathedral ceiling family/living room, dining room with bay window and a brightly skylit kitchen, generous custom cabinetry with wet bar island. Family/living room with fireplace has a wall of windows/glass patio doors with built in custom shutters open to a charming pergola, an ivy-covered flagstone patio, above a tiered rose garden and expansive view of large professionally landscaped back yard. Breakfast nook has two glassed sides for access to the rear flagstone porch with garden views including the flowering tree and privacy fence. First floor office/bedroom with bay window is adjacent to a full bathroom for a possible in-law suite. First floor laundry/mud room has a new Samsung front loading washer and dryer and convenient closets. Second floor highlights the primary bedroom suite with high ceilings, two large walk-in closets, private bay window seating area and large bathroom with closet. Down the hall is lined with linen closets, a full bath and big sunny bedrooms. Bedroom 2 also enjoys a bay window. Skylit western exposure in Bedroom 3. Access to a full unfinished attic with significant storage space via Bessler staircase located in hall. Very large newly redone & painted basement with custom vinyl plank flooring, carpet, ceramic tile and convenient full bath, closet, open spaces, and high ceilings. Wine cellar/storage annex, separate utilities room with sink, hidden storage area accent the basement. Possible family/recreation room/workout area or in-law suite -features ample outlets and lighting.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatment, Some Wood Floors, Separate Dining Room, Workshop Area (Interior)
Rooms:
Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Gallery, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Other Room
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Built-In Oven, Down Draft
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
EIFS (e.g. Dryvit).,Limestone
Style:
English
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
36
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
05202210070000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Beverly Fleischman

About Winnetka, IL

Housing

Number of Units
6,898
Median Home Value
$904,442
Median Rent
$1,530

10.08% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.72% are vacant.

Commute

Car
33.15%
Public Transportation
10.54%
Walk to Work
1.29%
Work from Home
53.94%
Other
0.95%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
19,003
Median Age
43.90
Median Household Size
3.06

Education

High School
3.88%
Associate’s Degree
2.29%
Bachelor’s Degree
40.77%
Graduate Degree
44.59%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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