147 dempster street

Magnificent Tudor Mansion and Coach House steps from Lake Michigan! This stunning home offers grandly portioned rooms and old-world craftsmanship. A charming front brick terrace welcomes you into an inviting, luxurious, light filled home. The 1st floor features an elegant entry with arched ceilings and stately millwork which leads to a cozy, paneled library with fireplace, stunning staircase and ballroom sized living room with a wood burning fireplace and views of the luscious landscaped backyard and side yard. The light filled family room /sunroom is lined with walls of windows and French doors open to the front terrace. The Expansive dining room offers seating for 10+ and seasonal views of mature landscaping and a passage that leads to the charming, original butler's pantry and the kitchen. Quaint breakfast room is just off the kitchen - savor the old-world charm, or use this space to expand the kitchen. The 2nd floor has a light filled hallway overlooking the treetops that connects 4 spacious en-suite bedrooms with Italian marble bathrooms including a spacious master suite with a walk in closet and private study, 5th second floor bedroom is quietly tucked away and overlooks the backyard. A staircase tucked away at the back of the home leads from the basement, kitchen, and bedrooms to the third-floor full finished attic space with 8' ceilings. Keep as storage or finish off for a third-floor rec room. Full basement is meticulously finished off with tiled floors and walls for a bright, clean laundry room and an abundance of storage. Quality features include slate roofs, copper gutters, quarter sawn oak floors, leaded glass windows and the finest millwork of an old world art form. Private professionally landscaped yard is decorated with a rear courtyard, brick paver driveway and stunning perennials. With space enough to create a summertime oasis with a full-size lap pool and a tennis court, turn this estate into a picturesque destination. Rare coach house offers additional space for guests or keep as a rental home. Located on a coveted east Evanston waterfront block, walk to Dempster Street Boat Launch and Burnham Shores Park at the end of the block, beaches, downtown Evanston, Dempster St. and Main St. shopping areas, both trains, and NU.