Northern Illinois/Chicago's North Shore Homes for Sale

Award-Winning Orren Pickell Home


255 Mary Street
Winnetka, IL 60093


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SET ON A QUIET, DEAD-END STREET IN IDEAL LOCATION CLOSE TO THE LAKE: Custom built for current owners by renowned home builder, Orren Pickell, this elegant home won Best Home Design award 2002, and this gracious residence in East Winnetka is a showcase of the builder's finest work. Features include an open floor plan ideal for entertaining and daily living; volume ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, arched openings, and several built-in furniture pieces which contribute to the ambience and warmth of the home. The elegant and timeless kitchen has graced the cover of a designer magazine - with its rich cabinetry, the 'island' consisting of a spacious work area, breakfast bar and clever storage inside the cabinetry. The kitchen opens to a large eat-in area, spacious walk-in pantry, terrific mudroom with built-in cabinetry topped with granite...and French doors leading to the private back yard which is ideal for entertaining, with a large brick pavered patio. The kitchen is also open to a warm, inviting family room (with new hardwood flooring), built-in armoire for entertainment system, a grand French limestone fireplace... a wine bar with pillars marking the separation between the two areas.

The bridal staircase leads to the upstairs sleeping area with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, plus a 2nd floor laundry room. The master suite features a limestone fireplace, vaulted ceilings with skylights equipped with electonic shades, treetop views of the yard, his/hers walk-in closests, and access to roomy attic large enough for extra room. The expansive master bath is a spa-like retreat with an oversized whirlpool tub beneath frosted/leaded windows, separate shower & water closet, and L-shaped double vanities with beautiful custom cabinetry.

Bedroom #2 has its own private bath and walk-in closet with pocket doors; the other two upstair bedrooms share a spacious bathroom -- all the rooms have volume ceilings/windows and are filled with natural light. The laundry room is conveniently located on the second floor.

The lower level is like a separate house - with two more bedrooms, a full bath, two 'recreation' areas, a brick fireplace and the most wonderful custom bar with granite countertop and rich millwork/cabinetry.

Besides the generous room sizes in this gracious home, the builder has included some of his signature touches such as angled rooms, rounded walls, archways & alcoves, wainscotting, curved staircases, leaded windows, elegent moldings -- interesting features in every single room of this magnificent home.

Located on a quiet street between the Green Bay Trail and the shore of Lake Michigan, ideal for those who enjoy long walks on the beach or jogging/bike path; close to train, town and top tier schools. (Winnetka address/Glencoe grade schools...top rated NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL)

This home must be seen to appreciate all the special custom upgrades and unique design features. No open houses will be held/no yard sign ... please call to schedule your private showing of this magnificent property. (847) 302-0550 Debra Kruger, Exclusive Listing Agent.

  • Neighborhood: Hubbard Woods
  • Lot Size: 85 x 150
  • Type: Single Family Residential for Sale
  • Floors: Two or More Stories
  • Parking/Garage: 2
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Baths: 4
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Square Feet: 6700
  • Year Built: 2002
  • School District: 203
  • Proximity to Beach, Towns, Schools: East Locale, close to jogging/bike trails
  • Granite/stone custom kitchen opens to family room.: Designer kitchen with large eat-in counter.
  • Custom built-in cabinetry in 1st floor office.: Rich millwork, built-in armoires, cabinets.
  • 4BR's up, 2BR's in fabulous lower level: Granite wet bar built in LL, huge rec area
  • Appliances
  • Basement
  • Central Air
  • Den/Office
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Fireplace
  • Forced Air
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Floor Bathroom
  • Pantry
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Deck/Patio
  • Fenced Yard
  • Grill/Barbeque
  • Landscaping
  • Driveway w/Apron for Add'l Parking
  • Near Lake Michigan Beaches

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Debra Kruger, Realtor; CLHMS, GRI, CRS