601 Cherry Street
Winnetka, IL 60093

Enchanting and meticulously maintained brick beauty in prime east Winnetka location. This lovely high-quality custom construction home with newer roof, copper gutters/downspouts, bluestone walkway and wrought iron fence is ideally situated on a picturesque tree-lined street close to schools, parks, beaches, Metra and town. Step through the beautiful arched front doorway into an elegant foyer with custom built-ins and bench. This spacious, yet cozy home has great circular flow, 10-ft ceilings on the first floor, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, Baldwin hardware and crown molding throughout. Other notable highlights include LED lighting, Marvin windows, connections for TV / media and wiring for speakers inside and out. The living room has a stunning stone fireplace, bathed in great southern light from a large bay window. Transition into the gracious dining room and proceed into the handsome den / office with built-in cabinets and window seating. French doors from the office lead to the open-concept family room with a cherry custom cabinet and a second stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features abundant neutral colored custom cabinets with built-in lighting, island with sink, plentiful storage and high-end appliances including a Dacor six-burner stove with custom hood, a SubZero fridge, a Miele dishwasher and a butler's pantry with a Bosch dishwasher. Congregate around the cozy banquette style eat-in area with rich wainscoting and cushioned storage bench seating. The rear mudroom, complete with custom wood lockers, countertop, slate floors and storage bench exits toward the garage. Additionally, sliding glass doors lead to a professionally landscaped yard with bluestone patio, outdoor eight-person spa, extensive lighting and sound system. A grand staircase to the second floor features 13-ft+ ceilings, skylights, a serene and spacious primary bedroom complete with a fireplace, walk-in closet, lavish bathroom oasis with spa-like shower system, separate jetted tub, stone countertops and marble floors. Three additional generously sized bedrooms with walk-in closets and ensuite baths, and a laundry room round out the second floor. All bedroom ceilings are vaulted and all closets are outfitted by California closets. Entertain with ease on the lower level with 9-ft ceilings, large window wells, and an expansive carpeted, media-ready recreation area with a gas fireplace, kitchenette with third dishwasher and plenty of space for a cave, play area, in-law suite and more. Your guests will live comfortably in the fifth bedroom with an added built-in desk, new closet and ensuite bath equipped with luxurious spa steam shower. The expanded bonus room, currently used as a workout room, easily converts into a sixth bedroom. The second laundry room is loaded with storage. The immaculate two-car detached garage has been updated with a new roof, screened gutters and full wall enclosed custom storage areas. The brickpaver driveway and two exterior parking spaces, updated sprinkler system, outdoor grill with gas line and wood privacy fence complete the lovely backyard. This picture-perfect, move-in ready home is an easy stroll or bike ride to Greeley Elementary, New Trier HS, five beaches, parks, the Metra train and downtown Winnetka.