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Stunning Old Highland Park French New Construction on a 60′ x 150′ Lot

Recently completed by renowned custom builder Lyle Turner of Malt Homes, Inc. and situated in prestigious Old Highland Park within the award-winning Armstrong School District, 3621 Dartmouth Avenue is a stunning French new construction nestled on a 60’ x 150’ lot with fabulous drive-up appeal. Showcasing a finish-out of the highest quality, details include 11-foot ceilings downstairs, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming wide-plank hardwoods, deep molding, custom lighting and gorgeous marble and quartz finishes throughout. The spectacular two-story home offers approximately 5,866 square feet, five bedrooms, five full and two-half baths, an inviting front foyer, three entertaining areas, two dining areas, an elevator, three fireplaces, a wet bar, balcony, mud nook, covered terrace and a two-car garage.

Enter to an inviting center entrance hall, which gleans with deep molding, wide-plank hardwood floors, and an adjacent stairway, with gorgeous wrought iron balusters, leads upstairs to the second level. An expansive gallery, with its groin-vault ceiling also leads to the rear of the home. Arched entries mark entrance to the formal rooms, where deep molding and handsome hardwoods continue and windows provide scenic views of the front landscaped grounds. The spacious living room is centered by a cast stone fireplace and also leads through a wet bar to the study. Highlighted by fabulous quartz counters, the expansive wet bar houses a stainless steel bar sink, refrigerator, icemaker and wine cooler. Adjacent, a private study is replete with built-in bookcases and double French doors open to the covered terrace. Graced by a gorgeous chandelier, the exquisite dining room conveniently leads through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. The stunning oversized chef’s kitchen boasts quartz counters, premier Wolf and SubZero stainless appliances, an immense island with a breakfast bar, a desk area, walk-in pantry, and a huge breakfast area. French doors also open to a side patio. Arched entries also lead to an oversized great room, which is framed by a cast stone fireplace and light-filled French doors also open to the covered terrace. Nearby, an additional staircase, with wrought iron balusters, leads upstairs to the second level. Additionally, an elevator serves both levels of living. Two elegant marble powder rooms, a mud nook, and abundant storage round out the first floor.

Second level of living is equally impressive. Crowned by a pop-up ceiling, the luxurious master suite is highlighted by a limestone fireplace and is flanked by built-ins. French doors yield natural light on the hardwoods and also open to an iron-grilled Juliet balcony, which overlooks the backyard grounds. The gorgeous quartz master bath is appointed with His and Hers vanities, a charging station, vanity desk, soaking tub, separate double shower and a room-sized walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms range in size and style, one with a vaulted ceiling and hardwoods and the others with neutral carpeting. All of the bedrooms have large walk-in closets and four stunning marble or quartz full baths. Down the hall, a fully equipped utility room houses abundant built-ins with quartz counters, a stainless steel sink, drip dry area and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer.

Outside, the fabulous backyard grounds set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere of entertaining. The expansive covered terrace boasts a cast stone fireplace, stainless steel built-in grill and also overlooks the verdant landscaped grounds. A two-car attached garage completes this stunning residence.

Stunning Old Highland Park Clean Line Soft Contemporary New Construction by Wren Browning

Currently under construction by renowned builder Wren Browning Custom Homes and situated in prestigious Old Highland Park within in the award-winning Armstrong School District, 3612 Dartmouth Avenue is a stunning, clean line designed soft contemporary showplace nestled on a 60’ x 150’ lot and has fabulous drive-up appeal. Showcasing a finish-out of the highest quality, the design elements in this spectacular home are unparalleled. Details include an open floor plan with 12-foot ceilings downstairs, spacious entertaining rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, gleaming wide plank hardwoods, custom cabinetry, wrought iron detailing, deep cove molding, custom lighting treatments and gorgeous marble and quartz finishes throughout. The two-story home offers 5,548 square feet, five bedrooms, five full and two-half baths, three gathering areas, two dining areas, an elevator, two fireplaces, balcony, covered terrace with an outdoor fireplace and a two-car garage. Completion date is scheduled for May-June 2014.

Enter through oversized double doors to a dramatic two-story front foyer, which gleans with deep cove molding, gleaming wide-plank hardwoods and a staircase with gorgeous wrought iron balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Providing great entertaining flow, the entry is flanked by the formal living room and also leads to the rear of the home, both where wide-plank hardwood floors continue. Sliding doors allow entrance to the spacious living room, which is centered by a fireplace and also showcases 12-foot ceilings trimmed with deep cove molding and floor-to-ceiling windows providing scenic views of the front landscaped grounds. Nearby, the exquisite dining room is graced with an elegant chandelier, cove molding and also leads through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. Conveniently serving the entertaining areas, the quartz-topped butler’s pantry features a stainless steel bar sink, ice maker and a wine cooler refrigerator, a wall of wine racks with storage, and a bar serving area to the great room. The oversized chef’s kitchen showcases gorgeous quartz counters, an expansive island with a stainless steel sink, premier stainless appliances, including Miele, SubZero and Wolf, two walk-in pantries, and an adjoining morning room. The kitchen and morning room also open to the oversized great room, which is definitely the heart of the home. Wide-plank hardwoods floor the great room, which is framed by a fireplace and also boasts a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows providing an abundance of light and also overlooks the terrace and backyard grounds. Adjacent, a door conveniently opens to the terrace. At the front of the home, a spacious guest suite, with views of the front landscaped grounds, is appointed with neutral carpeting and an exquisite marble bath with a huge walk-in closet. Additionally, an elevator serves both levels of living, and an elegant marble powder room and a mud nook round out the first floor.

Second level of living is equally impressive. Ascending the back staircase, first stop is an oversized game room, which is highlighted by a 10-foot vaulted ceiling, neutral carpeting, two storage closets and is also served by a marble powder room. Capped by a 14-foot vaulted, beamed ceiling, the luxurious master suite is appointed with an oversized bedroom, handsome hardwood floors, light-filled floor-to-ceiling windows and also opens to a private iron-grilled balcony. The nearby gorgeous quartz bath is replete with His and Hers vanities, a jetted tub, separate double steam shower and His and Hers huge walk-in closets. Four additional generous-sized bedrooms range in size and style, and all with 10-foot ceilings trimmed with cove molding, neutral carpeting, large walk-in closets and elegant marble baths. Down the hall, a fully equipped utility room houses marble counters with a stainless steel sink, a housekeeper’s desk area, and also provides room for a full-size stackable washer and dryer.

Outside, the fabulous backyard sets the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The expansive columned covered terrace features an outdoor wood-burning fireplace and also overlooks the verdant landscaped grounds. A two-car attached garage completes this fabulous residence. Additional amenities include: stone and stucco exterior, tile roof, wood fence, art and furniture niches, flat screen wiring, and a security and sprinkler system.

Stunning Highland Park Clean Line Designed Mediterranean with Sleek Sophistication

Recently completed in 2014 by renowned custom builder Avida Custom Homes and situated in prestigious Highland Park, this stunning clean line designed Mediterranean new construction with sleek sophistication showcases an imported clay tile roof from Spain and a finish-out of the highest quality. The design elements in this spectacular residence are unparalleled. Details include 11-foot ceiling downstairs and 10-foot ceilings upstairs, spacious entertaining rooms, gleaming white oak wide-plank hardwood floors, wrought iron detailing, imported antique reclaimed French limestone mantels, stunning wood-and-iron chandeliers, deep cove molding, custom lighting, and gorgeous imported limestone, marble and glass tile finishes from Walker Zanger throughout. The outstanding two-story home offers approximately 5,662 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, five full and one-half baths, four entertaining areas, two dining areas, three interior fireplaces, a wet bar, covered terrace with outdoor fireplace, guest quarters and a two-car garage. Additionally, the guest quarters hold another 320 square feet and the covered terrace encompasses an additional 302 square feet.

Through the oversized custom designed double iron-and-glass doors, the exquisite entrance hall gleans with deep cove molding with a gorgeous wood-and-iron chandelier and handsome white oak wide-plank hardwoods, whose texture is deftly highlighted by a gorgeous stairway with wrought iron balusters leading upstairs to the second level. Providing for great entertaining flow, graceful wood trimmed openings properly accent entry to the formal areas, where deep cove molding and hardwood floors continue, and double fixed Kolbe French doors provide scenic views of the front landscaped grounds. The exquisite living room is oversized and centered by a wood-burning fireplace, with a fabulous imported antique French limestone mantel with Trumeau. Graced by a stunning oversized wood-and-iron chandelier, the spacious dining room also flows through a butler’s pantry to the kitchen. The professional chef’s white Calcutta Regina marble kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, premier stainless steel appliances, including Wolf, SubZero and Asko, an expansive island with a breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry and a large breakfast area, which provides views of the side grounds and also features a staircase that leads upstairs to the second floor. The kitchen also opens to an oversized great room, which is the heart of the home and features a wood-burning fireplace, with a stunning imported antique French limestone mantel, and is flanked by furniture niches. Additionally, dual oversized Palladian windows yield natural light on the hardwoods and overlook views of the covered terrace. Adjacent, a door opens to the terrace. Conveniently serving the area, a white Calcutta Regina marble-topped wet bar houses an antique brass hammered bar sink with faucet, glass front top cabinets and a stainless steel wine cooler refrigerator. A wrought iron door also opens to reveal a wine room, which is replete with custom designed stain grade maple wine racks. Adjacent, an exquisite powder bath features gorgeous London Grey limestone counters and the flooring is from an exclusive collection of Lucca limestone, which is crafted in Italy. Near the great room, an intimate, private study is accented with a wall of built-ins with bookcases, a fabulous chandelier and views of the side grounds. A downstairs guest suite is appointed with a spacious bedroom, generous-sized walk-in closet and a gorgeous bath with Sophia white marble accented with glass, a separate oversized shower and a custom luxury designed console vanity by Kallista from the Inigo Collection with polished nickel legs and an integral towel bar. For added convenience, a mud nook and storage closets round out the first floor. Additionally, the home is pre-wired for surround sound, speakers and security cameras.

Second level of living is equally impressive and subtly grand. Crowned by a coved pop-up ceiling, with a fabulous wood-and-iron chandelier and surrounded by gleaming hardwoods, the lavish master suite is also appointed with a gas fireplace showcasing a gorgeous imported antique French limestone mantel and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the backyard grounds. The nearby sumptuous Sophia white marble bath is accented by dual vanity desk areas, a free-standing tub, separate double shower with body jets and His and Hers Speakman shower heads, His and Hers toilet rooms and His and Hers huge walk-in closets with abundant built-ins. The oversized Hers closet also features a Sophia white marble makeup counter. The adjoining three bedrooms range in size and style, and all with gleaming hardwoods, large walk-in closets and full elegant baths with London Grey limestone and glass tile finishes. Perfect for relaxation, an oversized game room boasts wide-plank hardwood floors, cove molding and a large closet. Down the hall, a fully equipped utility room serves the second floor and houses white Calcutta Regina counters with London Grey limestone flooring, a Kohler 30-inch Gilford apron front sink and also provides room for a full-size washer and dryer.

Outside, the gorgeous backyard grounds set the tone for a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining. The expansive covered terrace is framed by an cast stone Isokern wood-burning fireplace and also features imported light walnut Travertine pavers flooring, ceiling fans and overlooks incredible views of the verdant landscaped backyard grounds. The two-car oversized detached garage reveals abundant storage and has full guest quarters above, which include an oversized living-bedroom area with a vaulted ceiling and stylish neutral carpeting. An elegant full bath with London Grey limestone counters and Gascon Beige limestone flooring completes this stunning residence. Additional amenities include: pier and beam foundation, three step stucco plaster over a concrete block exterior, gas lanterns, imported clay tile roof from Spain, surround sound system speakers, wood fence, foam insulation, tankless water heaters, luxurious high end plumbing fixtures by Perrin and Rowe, Rohl, Newport Brass, Toto and Kohler, abundant storage, fire sprinkler, and a security system pre-wired for cameras.