LEFT: 729 S. SUMMIT STREET, NORTH BARRINGTON RIGHT: 30 W. OAK STREET, CHICAGO
COUNTRY MOUSE
THE STATS
Featuring 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, this custom home is located on a .26-acre lot in the heart of the village of Barrington. There is even a bedroom en-suite above the garage with a separate staircase and sixth bedroom en-suite in the basement, making it ideal for multigenerational living.
THE WOW FACTOR
If you love to entertain at home, this house has it all. Boasting 10-foot ceilings, kitchen, living, and dining areas flow beautifully through the first floor. The party continues in the large finished basement with wet bar, 9-foot ceilings, and a glossy stained concrete floor with heat tubing. Dramatic lighting, exposed beams, and a three-story walnut and maple staircase set the scene for glamour and luxury living.
THE LIFESTYLE
Can you say “best of both worlds?” This country gem’s location in the heart of the village brings a city vibe rare in the Barringtons. An easy walk to the Metra, schools, shopping, and Forest Preserve trails, anything you could want is right out your front door. Imagine putting on your winter coat and walking through the snowflakes to Village of Barrington’s annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony (December 7) and hopping on the free Holiday Trolley at Cook/Station streets (which travels between the Ice House Mall, shops on Lageschulte, the Foundry, and Barrington’s White House). What a way to make those holidays bright.
This country property at 729 S. Summit Street in Barrington is currently offered by North Clybourn Group Inc. at $1,299,000. For more information, contact Julie Dunne at 773-425-9923.
CITY MOUSE
THE STATS
This 3,020-square-feet Gold Coast luxury condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and views to die for. There is an option to convert the unit to a 3-bedroom. With only two units per floor, the intimacy adds an air of exclusivity to the living experience. As does a 24-hour doorman, large gym, and private garage parking space.
THE WOW FACTOR
Whether this is your pied-à-terre or new full-time nest, waking up in this architecturally significant building with 10-foot floor-to-ceiling windows is a dream. Featuring a massive 1,100-square foot great room for entertaining all your Barrington friends, you can move the soiree outside and enjoy grill, garden, and sunsets from a sprawling 12- by 24-foot balcony (with gas and water). In the kitchen, gourmet Poggenpohl-fitted kitchen features side-by-side ovens, stainless steel appliances, and a large range hood with island seating. A sumptuous master suite retreat is fit for royalty with a sitting room, motorized window treatments, marble finishes, and an en-suite stone spa dual vanity bath. Just say ah…
THE LIFESTYLE
Chicago’s gilded coast is just steps outside your front door. Walk to Oak Street beach, fabulous Oak Street shopping, and the magic of the Magnificent Mile. And what better time to be savoring those silver bells and city sidewalks, dressed in holiday style? Imagine strolling over to the 28th Annual BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (November 22) to watch the holiday parade and behold more than one million tree lights along the route from Oak Street to the Chicago River. Stay out for the firework display or watch from your private balcony with a mug of your favorite hot beverage.
This city property at 30 W. Oak Street in Chicago is currently offered by Compass at $2,395,000. For more information, contact Lauren Mitrick Wood at 773-480-5078.