2235 Cottonwood Drive, Glenview, IL 60026

$1,250,000 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
3,665  sqft
Built in 2001

Prettily positioned on the curve of Cottonwood Drive, discover your next home in the prestigious community of The Glen in Glenview. After walking up to the welcoming covered front porch, you are welcome to sit a spell before stepping into the dramatic 2 story foyer/living rm flooded with natural light. Sleek hardwood floors & crown molding throughout offer a warm inviting ambiance. Note the "furniture for your windows" plantation shutters on most of the main flr windows. To your right is the formal dining rm enhanced with elegant wainscoting & flow through butler's pantry. Walk further into the home to discover the bright white expansive kitchen, heart of the home for family & guests. It features sleek stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, stunning granite counters, tile backsplash under cabinet lighting. Crown jewel of the kitchen is the enormous center island with seating, perfect for meal prep/hosting friends & family. Share quality time along with many meals in the adjoining breakfast rm made cozy by the charming wainscoting & plantation shutters. Half arched partition wall offers separation without exclusion from the neighboring family rm. Gather here for cozy fires in the gas fireplace flanked by built in shelves & cabinet. A centrally located 1/2 bath completes the main level. As you explore further, find the full finished basement. It offers possibilities galore for active recreation & entertainment pursuits. Loads of open shelving & 2 closets will keep all the books, games & play items organized. Additional large storage room and utility room offer more space to keep your home clutter free. At the end of your busy day, ascent the gracefully curved banister staircase up to the 2nd floor open curved balcony. The spacious primary suite awaits. In addition to hosting a king-sized suite of furniture, there is flex space for a workout area/home office/peaceful private evening retreat. The primary bath boasts whirlpool, separate shower, 2 vanities & private commode room with large linen closet. Then discover the custom designed walk-in-closet with shelving, shoe racks, drawers, hanging rods ample enough for 2 wardrobes. The upper level is finished out with 3 additional bedrooms, great closet space, a compartmentalized hall bath for dual person use and practical 2nd floor laundry rm. Attached 2 car garage offers an extremely high ceiling with bike hanging storage & extensive pegboard walls for more storage. Private landscaped lined outdoor oasis is presented in the spacious fenced backyard. Enjoy overseeing the active play of family & friends from a paver brick patio. The benefit of a Village building & the upscale senior housing as backyard neighbors enhances the privacy/quiet of this backyard living space. Nearby "pocket park" open green space welcomes more fun. Your peace of mind is increased knowing the following updates in this all brick home have been made: New roof/gutters/downspouts in 2021 with Dynasty KO shingles-30 year manufacturer warranty. New garbage disposal 2021. New sump pump & back up battery 2021. New HVAC 2018. Plantation shutters Norman warranty 2018. New microwave 2018. Added front storm door & back sliding screen door. Additional landscape designed by a University of IL Ext. Master Gardener planned for low maintenance, seasonal color, cooling shade and seasonal texture. Includes the planting of 13 trees/evergreens, flowering bulbs, easy maintenance ground covers, perennials, tall grasses & flowering shrubs. Nestled in historic Glen, this neighborhood offers a warm sense of community. Look forward to strolls along tree-lined sidewalks to frequent charming shops, services & restaurants in The Glen Town Center. Enjoy nearby Gallery Park, nature trails, Lake Glenview, park district fitness center, golf, tennis/pickleball courts, Preschool/daycare, Kohl's Children's Museum, Metra train station. There is a reason The Glen is so sought after. Don't wait. Make this place your next home.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatment, Some Wood Floors, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors, Paneling
Rooms:
Foyer, Eating Area, Game Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level
Master Bath:
Separate Shower
Appliances:
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Patio
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, 59.0, Monthly
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
34
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
04274260190000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Suburban, Nanette Bauer

About Glenview, IL

Housing

Number of Units
20,257
Median Home Value
$503,840
Median Rent
$1,489

22.77% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.96% are vacant.

Commute

Car
51.85%
Public Transportation
6.27%
Walk to Work
0.69%
Work from Home
40.32%
Other
0.68%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
52,613
Median Age
44.30
Median Household Size
2.76

Education

High School
11.81%
Associate’s Degree
6.24%
Bachelor’s Degree
33.93%
Graduate Degree
30.67%

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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