2040 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Absolute MUST-SEE 1/3 acre beauty in the heart of Kenilworth Gardens! Big expansion and full renovation in 2010, this charming and spacious home feels like new construction on a stunning oversized lot (84x174). Perfect flow for today's living: amazing room sizes, beautiful millwork, and lofty ceilings with lots of natural light in a premiere Wilmette location! Spacious foyer with archways leading to the living room and kitchen and a beautiful open staircase. Comfortable living room boasts a gorgeous fireplace and an archway opening to the dining room with a bay window, french doors opening to a sunny screened porch with stone floor and extensive windows streaming with light and sliding doors that open to a brick paver patio and the professionally landscaped yard. The dining room also opens to a magnificent, updated kitchen/family room: white cooks kitchen includes high-end stainless steel appliances, large island with seating and Sub Zero beverage fridge, plus a large pantry. The kitchen then opens out to a spacious family room with charming fireplace flanked by sliding doors out to a brick paver patio and also includes extensive built-ins. The first floor also offers a wonderful mudroom with radiant heat floors, cubbies and bench seat, that is entered from the driveway, a bonus bedroom/office with an en-suite full bathroom. The 2nd floor has a large open landing leading to the bedrooms. Upstairs, luxurious primary suite oasis: dual walk-in closets, gorgeous en-suite bathroom with radiant heat floors, dual vanities, walk-in shower and separate tub. 3 comfortable bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom with radiant heat floors and walk-in closet, and one with french doors out to a sunny balcony, a full hall bathroom, also with radiant heat floors, a 2nd floor laundry and large linen closet. The attic can be accessed from two pull-down stairs. The basement includes a large finished recreation room with a fireplace as well as a full bathroom, storage and extensive unfinished play space with turf. The oversized lot is fully fenced with an iron fence and includes two outdoor living options - play yard to the north and tranquil garden to the south- extensive brick paver patios, professional landscaping and two car detached garage. So much to see and love in this wonderful home walking distance from Harper school, Thornwood Park and the train! Showings start Tuesday September 19th at Broker Open