2001 Highland Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091

Spectacular 2-story brick home in highly-sought-after Wilmette location with exceptional attention to detail, starting with the curb appeal of this corner lot's stunning professional landscaping and exterior lighting, its Bluestone walkway and front steps, and its new Mediterranean-blue front door. Inside, the entire home has been updated and meticulously maintained, with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Spacious Living Room with gas fireplace and adjoining sunroom/bonus room, currently used as an office, with natural light streaming in from the East, North and West exposures. Light and bright open-concept dining room with 2 Juliet balconies leads to the wonderful Cook's Kitchen detailed with custom backsplash, white cabinetry, farmhouse sink, Thermador stove, Miele dishwasher, Subzero refrigerator, Bosch microwave and built-in custom millwork buffet. French-door access from kitchen/dining room leads to phenomenal outdoor space featuring a large bluestone-hardscape patio, professional landscaping, artificial turf/grass, and customized outdoor kitchen with built-in Weber gas grill, prep/counter space, and enclosed storage and trash/recycling bins - the ultimate perfection for entertaining family and friends! Wonderful 2nd level boasts extra-large Primary Suite with updated ensuite bathroom, 2 additional sizable bedrooms, and full bathroom with soaking tub, custom double farmhouse sink vanity with soft-close features, and heated floors. Fully finished Lower Level features fabulous recreation room plus office with exposed brick feature, additional 4th bedroom, full bathroom, walk-in closet, laundry room, and extra storage room. Detached 2-car garage with pull-down access to storage and 2 ceiling fans makes this space perfect as an additional outdoor entertaining area. Entire yard has in-ground sprinkler system. South side-yard is enclosed with iron fence and features artificial turf/grass. Close proximity to schools (McKenzie Elementary, Highcrest Middle School, Wilmette Junior High School, New Trier High School, Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier School, Regina Dominican and Loyola Academy), grocery, restaurants, shops, movie theatre, coffee house + more, Gillson Beach, Centennial Pool/Tennis/Ice Rink, library, Metra and Pace transportation, expressway access, parks, and playgrounds. Extensive list of improvements: New roof 2009, rebuilt Juliet balconies 2019, rebuilt front entry with addition of copper arch 2012, 2nd floor bathroom and main-level powder room 2016, Front Entry Bluestone 2020, Spacepak A/C installation 2019, Miele dishwasher and Bosch microwave 2016, Subzero refrigerator 2017, kitchen hardwood floors/custom backsplash/wall removal/recessed LED lighting 2012, New boiler 2007, Lower Level rehab 2011, large capacity hot water heater 2023. Make this your forever home now!