JUST LISTED | 1630 RIDGE RD, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035 | $2,799,000

JUST LISTED | 1630 RIDGE RD, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035 | $2,799,000 Privately situated on over 1.3 professionally landscaped acres and surrounded by the natural beauty of Chicago’s North Shore, this exceptional stone and brick estate offers approximately 9,600 square feet of beautifully appointed living space, an attached four-car heated garage, and a rare combination of privacy, scale, and connection to nature. Set beyond a gated entrance and approached by an impressive brick driveway, the residence was built in 2006 and has been thoughtfully updated to offer an elevated yet exceptionally livable floor plan. A gracious foyer introduces the home with a completely rebuilt staircase and immediately sets the tone for the generous proportions, abundant natural light, and refined finishes found throughout. At the heart of the main level, the spectacular chef’s kitchen was completely reimagined in 2023 and serves as both a stunning design statement and an extraordinary space for everyday living and entertaining. Custom black cabinetry is beautifully complemented by marble countertops, while a dedicated coffee center, refrigerated wine closet, two dishwashers, and exceptional storage provide effortless functionality. An expansive accordion door system opens the kitchen completely to the full-length paved terrace, creating a seamless connection between the interior and the surrounding grounds and transforming the space for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The kitchen flows naturally into the home’s expansive main-level living spaces, where walls of windows frame sweeping views of the property and forest preserve beyond. The dramatic great room is anchored by soaring ceilings, an impressive double-sided fireplace, and oversized windows that fill the space with natural light while capturing the changing landscape throughout the seasons. The adjacent family room provides an equally inviting setting for more relaxed everyday living, while the thoughtful layout allows the kitchen, great room, family room, and outdoor spaces to function cohesively for gatherings both intimate and grand. Offering the ease and convenience of primarily one-level living, the main-floor primary suite is a true private retreat. Generously proportioned and beautifully positioned to take advantage of the surrounding views, the suite features its own sitting room, fireplace, wet bar, and a peaceful connection to the grounds, creating a sanctuary within the home. The upper level provides exceptional flexibility for family and guests with five additional en-suite bedrooms, each offering the privacy and comfort of its own bath. An extraordinary 52-by-22-foot bonus room further expands the possibilities, easily accommodating a second family room, playroom, home office, art studio, recreation space, or combination of uses. Designed as an extension of the home rather than simply a finished basement, the expansive lower level delivers an impressive collection of amenities for entertaining, wellness, and recreation. A private home theater, fully equipped gym, sauna, wet bar with kegerator, and beautifully appointed full bath create a destination unto itself and offers remarkable versatility for both everyday enjoyment and hosting. Thoughtful improvements further elevate the residence, including a new roof, gutters, and downspouts completed in 2024, two newer furnaces and air-conditioning systems, a rebuilt staircase, and a remodeled mudroom with heated floors. Underground sprinklers and expansive grounds complete the property, with ample room to create a pool, tennis court, sport court, or additional outdoor entertaining spaces. Despite its remarkable privacy and estate-like setting, the home is conveniently located between downtown Highland Park and Deerfield, with easy access to the highway, and the option of Deerfield or Highland Park High Schools. Directly behind the property, the forest preserve creates a serene and picturesque backdrop, with a walking path accessible from the home offering miles of outdoor enjoyment just beyond the backyard. Dramatic western exposures capture breathtaking sunsets across the grounds, creating an extraordinary sense of tranquility and seclusion rarely found in such a convenient North Shore setting. . . LOCAL EXPERTS,              GLOBALLY CONNECTED Exclusively Represented By: Michael Shenfeld of The Shenfeld Group Michael Shenfeld, CNE Global Real Estate Advisor / Broker The Shenfeld Group, LLC. RealTrends #50 Team & Top 1.5% of Agents Nationally Top 1% of Chicago Association of REALTORS® Top 3 Teams Jameson Sotheby's Jameson Sotheby's International Realty 425 West North Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60610 312-399-5848 Direct Michael@TheShenfeldGroup.com