Nancy Powers

Evanston IL Home for Sale

NW Evanston jewel box! The charm begins at the curb (window boxes + a picket fence) and continues throughout. Lovely, sunny property with great architectural detail - arches, wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, built-ins and a newer kitchen. Two bedrooms on the second floor plus an extra room that could be a nursery or office. Ease of lifestyle with hardwood floors throughout, central air and a spacious basement with terrific headroom. All this in a fantastic walk-to location - steps to Willard School and Central Street shops and restaurants. Beautiful corner with private fenced yard and two-car garage. Fantastic opportunity at this price for this coveted neighborhood

Wilmette IL Home for Sale

Wow! BEST value in east Wilmette! Architectural significance, grand space, A+ condition - all within one of the most coveted lakeshore neighborhoods in Chicagoland. Just steps to Gillson Park, Wilmette Yacht Club, swimming beach, sailing beach, Wallace Bowl amphitheater, dog beach, too many lakefront amenities to list. And the house! Every room is generous in scale, even the secondary bedrooms. Note the 3rd floor great room could easily be used as a fifth bedroom with it's own sitting room space - perfect for family, guests or nanny. Classic Mediterranean Revival architecture with all the hallmarks of this gracious style: yellow brick, green tile roof, leaded glass windows, arches-it's all here. Brought to life using the highest standard of luxury construction and craftsmanship. Attention to detail right down to the replating of the original hardware. Peace of mind with all new mechanicals and a consistent maintenance schedule. The quality continues outside via professionally landscaped grounds, an attached heated two-car garage plus room to park 4 cars. Easy commute to the city via Sheridan Road, Metra or L. Downtown Wilmette and Evanston restaurants and entertainment are minutes away. Quintessential east Wilmette lifestyle! Ease of ownership in one of the best locations on the shore.

Winnetka IL Home for Sale

The new definition of luxury: Surround yourself with the people and things you love, in the place you want to be, and nothing more. This house is an elegant solution to how we want to live now. Every season shines on 90 Indian Hill Road. Vacation in-place all summer long on generous private grounds (just shy of an acre) with beautiful pool, terraces and outdoor dining space. Walk, jog and ride your bike on lightly trafficked Indian Hill Road spring, summer and fall. Peaceful cross country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the Indian Hill grounds is a much loved wintertime neighborhood tradition. The house at 90 IHR is the perfect backdrop for this close-in suburban lifestyle. Fabulous interior design with exquisite lighting and finishes. The house was completely rebuilt down to the studs over the past 2 years. EVERYTHING is new: slate roof, Marvin windows, all mechanicals, garage, water service, walls/floors/trim - too much to list! Buy with complete confidence, truly nothing to do but move in. Design choices are neutral and fresh with an up-to-date 2020 feel; the floor plan is a perfect balance between open space to gather and private space to work and study. Every house has an energy and this house flows with serenity thanks to symmetry, natural light and luxurious quiet. Concrete and steel construction between floors in addition to perfectly installed new subfloors and hardwood create a cocoon where sound is captured and contained. Multiple people can work, telecommute, conduct Zoom meetings-you name it-in private. Privacy informs the spa-like primary suite as well, complete with boutique-style dressing room and access to a dedicated rooftop terrace. This house is all about ease including double dishwashers in the 12-foot island, two laundry rooms, wine storage in the kitchen and wine cellar in the basement plus an attached heated 4-car garage-all in place and ready to enjoy. Play and exercise at home via workout room plus two large recreation spaces in the lower level. And play outside! With grounds just shy of an acre there is plenty of space to set up any game you can imagine. Then there's the pool...like something out of a Slim Aarons photograph. The scale is perfectly matched with expansive new bluestone terraces for lounging and dining. As much design consideration went into the back of the house as the front providing an extraordinary framework for using every inch of the property. You'll love the private approach on Indian Hill Road with its ribbon of beautiful properties spanning every era of North Shore architecture. Easy Chicagoland commute - 10 minute walk to the closest Metra station and quick access to the highway and O'Hare. Classic, like-new and in complete harmony with this special neighborhood. Furnished and partially furnished options available.

Evanston IL Home for Sale

In the heart of downtown Evanston, step back in time to this incredible 3 + bedroom / 3 1/2 bath penthouse at the top of the sweeping double staircase of this 100 year-old landmark Georgian mansion masterfully designed by noted architect, George Maher and restored to its original grandeur, yet tastefully updated for today's buyer. As you step inside the private entrance, you will be warmly welcomed with architectural design & detail surrounding you. Upstairs, off the main foyer, you will enter the newly designed open floor plan into the great room which features the most magnificent original barrel vaulted ceiling accented by contrast molding and lighting. (When the mansion was built in 1917, this room served as the mansion's original ballroom.) As you stroll down the length of the room, you are enchanted with inlets of windows & window seats with alcoves that include a cozy family room that doubles as an office perfectly tucked to the side. On one end of the room is a large fireplace sandwiched by dual sided French glass doors leading you to a spectacular stone balcony nestled above the treetops. One the opposite side, the room is open to a true Chef's kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, counters & quilted back splash, with a large gas Viking oven/range, built-in microwave, a granite island, slate flooring and breakfast bar with seating for 4. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large laundry room with side by side washer + dryer and storage galore. As you retreat down the hall to a private wing, you are first greeted by a large master suite with a huge walk-in closet and handsome private bath complete with dual vanity, a soaking tub, walk-in shower and separate toilet room. Continue down the hall to another private bath sandwiched by two beautiful bedrooms that each have the most magnificent leaded windows, one a private suite with its own private bathroom. A back entrance leads you downstairs to a pet friendly walkway, a brick paved driveway out to a private street and of course the 2 car detached garage. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Evanston, shopping, the post office, the farmers market in the summer, transportation - be it the Metra, the elevated "L" trains and/or buses, restaurants, shopping, schools and the lake. A majestic retreat that will capture your heart and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

Chicago IL Home for Sale

PENTHOUSE LEVEL LIGHT-FILLED LOFT WITH ENORMOUS PRIVATE ROOFTOP TERRACE PLUS BALCONY OFF OF THE KITCHEN MAKING FOR 2 PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACES. OVER 1000 SQUARE FEET OF OUTDOOR SPACE! Great value for this highly coveted neighborhood. Crisply refurbished this month with interior designer. Fresh choices now match the dramatic architecture. Perfectly refinished hardwood floors, dynamic renovated kitchen with a classic color scheme of white, iron ore and black. Timeless chic bath with new penny tile and serene color choices. This is the total package - fabulous loft on a beautiful, quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Wicker Park.The kind of loft everyone craves: 15' ceilings, exposed brick, enormous windows, gas fireplace, stainless appliances, in-unit washer/dryer, dedicated parking, boutique elevator building and tons of storage. You'll be able to breathe in this one with adjacent 14' balcony in addition to the largest PRIVATE ROOFTOP space in the building! This 972 square foot outdoor space is an absolute game changer for city living. Enjoy 2 pergolas and plenty of space to set up both lounging and dining areas.The views are spectacular! The drama continues throughout the day as the sun goes down and the sky lights up in all directions. The nighttime skyline view is quintessential Chicago. Incredible value for crisp, refurbished loft combined with over 1000 square feet of outdoor living space in this highly desirable location. Just steps from Division Street/Milwaukee Avenue restaurants and shopping. Very easy access to CTA, Divvy and expressway. Building recently added option for fiber internet service via Google Webpass. This loft checks every box! Scroll to the end of the photo stream for floor plans of condo and rooftop.

Kenilworth IL Home for Sale

Gorgeous English home on beautiful tree lined street in appealing neighborhood in Kenilworth! A perfect family home with incredible space and a fabulous first floor for entertaining!Beautiful living room with grand fireplace and French doors that lead to a picturesque front patio, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances that opens to a nice sized family room and a side patio that fits today's current lifestyle.This home has 5 bedrooms, including a large primary suite with a stunning newer marble bathroom and adjoining sitting room/office! Gorgeous custom staircase leads to a 3rd floor retreat...bedroom, hangout room, full bath and office space. Lower level has a rec room and a large gym that could also be used as another family room. Walking distance to Joseph Sears School (JK-8th grade), New Trier High School, the Metra and the beach! If you want move in ready - this home is it! (TAXES APPLEALED AND WILL LOWERED TO SUB $25k)

Evanston IL Home for Sale

WOW! FABULOUS NEW PRICE, INCREDIBLE VALUE! Enjoy Northwest Evanston perfection! Sited on 1/3 acre this spacious house checks all the boxes. Plenty of room to spread out with approximately 3700 square feet including basement; 2900 square feet above grade. Work, study and exercise - the classic floor plan allows for both privacy as well as wonderful space to gather with family and friends. Located in the middle of one of Evanston's most beautiful streets, this red brick Georgian is a quintessential example of what makes this neighborhood so special. Professionally designed interiors with a cohesive, thoughtful approach. Crisp and fresh with a fabulous list of updates: Three new full bathrooms and powder room, including a spa-like primary bath with oversized shower, separate soaking tub and double vanity. The primary bedroom also includes a brand new dressing room/closet with built-in closet system and wool carpet. All the hard stuff has been done too! New roof, new gutters, new water proofing system (drain tile plus sump pumps),new chimney liner, new hot water heater, new lighting, new landscaping, new irrigation system plus a complete rebuild of the primary suite addition. Too much new to list! You'll love how this house flows with generous room sizes, dedicated family room, separate breakfast room, light and elegant living room with large fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, second floor laundry, quiet guest bedroom and office space on the the third floor and a fully refreshed basement. So much to love on the inside but equally exciting is the park-like backyard. Incredibly special property - the depth spans over 220 feet! Enjoy the view of this private park-like backyard from the lovely terrace big enough for a fire pit, heater and space to lounge and dine. The neighborhood is a walker's paradise, filled with stately Georgians and Tudors, extending for blocks and blocks. Walking to pick up dinner or to the train is life affirming - the architecture is really that beautiful. Wonderfully close to Central Street shopping and dining district including Comida, Lush, Hewn, Bluestone, Backlot Coffee, Foodstuffs, Starbucks - one of the best destination streets north of the city. Also close to the Metra along with easy access to the highway and Old Orchard shopping.

Chicago IL Home for Sale

Welcome home to this well loved 3 bedroom, 3.1 bath single family home, tucked away in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Perfect for everyone-the entertainer, the gardener, the chef & even the staycationer. This three-level oasis is ready for your ideas. The eat-in kitchen offers ample storage & cooking space in addition to a breakfast bar. Soak in the sun or enjoy the sunsets on the deck after grabbing dinner from one of the neighborhood's countless eateries like Club Lucky or Mable's Table. On weekends, pick up a cup of Mindy's Hot Chocolate & explore Wicker Park. Entertain with ease as the kitchen flows to the family room, dining room or backyard. The primary suite boasts a walk-in closet in addition to a spa-like en-suite featuring a separate shower, whirlpool tub & double sink vanity. The remaining two bedrooms offer generous sizes & spacious closets. Ideally located near the 606, expressway & public transit.

Evanston IL Home for Sale

First sale in this intimate, 6-unit building in 15 years! This is a rare and truly special condo! In a classic vintage brick building, the unit features huge rooms and TWO sunrooms, in the front (east) and in the back (west). Gorgeous light and space. Total square footage is 2210! High 1st floor with private side entrance. In pristine, move-in condition: freshly painted throughout, 2019 kitchen update, 2015 primary bath update, newer furnace & A/C condenser, other updates. Garage parking. Huge storage area just below. Well-run building with lovely, convenient, common patio space just outside this unit's side door. Incredible location-2 blocks to Lee St. Beach, 4 blocks to the charming Main Street commercial area. Walk to downtown. Come see. You won't be disappointed!

Chicago IL Home for Sale

Chicago IL Home for Sale

Your next home awaits in this contemporary East Lakeview condo at The Dakota. This freshly painted, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath residence has a versatile floorplan with dramatic features including 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and large windows which look out across the neighborhood. Accessed through the attractive entry gallery, the spacious combination living and dining room area opens out to your private balcony, perfect for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Ample space for seating, entertaining and dining. The adjacent kitchen has a long counter with plenty of space for stools, generous cabinet storage space, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Fully enclosed primary bedroom with two closets as well as a large primary bath with double vanity and combination shower/bath. The second bedroom has a large walk-in closet and could easily be used as a home office. There is an additional half bath as well as a large coat closet and side-by-side washer dryer. A heated garage space is included in the price and your assessment includes heating and gas. Amazing location, across the street from Whole Foods and just blocks away from the EL, lakefront, Wrigley Field and the best shopping, dining and nightlife of Lakeview. Professionally managed and pet friendly building.

Wilmette IL Home for Sale

Wow! Beautiful 5BR/4.1BA 3 story like new home on fabulous Sheridan Road, steps away from Gilson Park/Wilmette Beach and Sailing Beach. Sheridan Shores Yacht and Michigan Shores Club in your backyard! 2021 New Roof, Stucco and Paint. Extensive 2021 Van Zelst landscaping/remote controlled irrigation/lighting and drainage system and gorgeous hardscape with fire wall feature. Wonderful white kitchen with top of the line appliances including a 5 burner Cornue CornuFe Gas Range/SubZero Fridge/Breakfast Bar and Eat-in Area adjoins the Family Room with Wood Burning Gas Starter Fireplace. Huge Primary Bedroom with Private Bath and walk-in Closet. En Suite Bedroom with Private Bath and 2 additional Bedrooms on the 2nd Floor. 3rd Floor Bedroom/Office/Playroom with private full Bath. Living Room with Wood burning Fireplace with Remote gas starter/Lovely Sun Porch off the Living Room, Formal separate Dining Room with Custom Built-ins with Quartz Countertops and dry bar with SubZero Beverage Center and Scottsman Ice Maker all with Hardwood Floors. Unbelievable 3 car heated garage. Above the garage is an upstairs heated office/studio and full bath "as is" to finish any way you like. All LED lighting in the home, 2 zoned heating with NEST thermostats, move right in and start enjoying your sunny new home!

Evanston IL Home for Sale

Pristine, freshly updated ranch in a fabulous tree-lined neighborhood! The floor plan was recently opened up to create a large great room that flows to the kitchen and dining area. Recently renovated, the beautiful cook's kitchen has a fresh vibe and boasts the crisp layout, lighting and high-end finishes that only a professional interior designer can deliver. This house is all about the light! Sunlight streams into every room and continues onto the sunny bluestone terrace, adjacent to the dining area. There is such ease about this property with main-floor living - all bedrooms and the primary living space are on the first floor. The basement, with an enormous family room, ample closets, built-in wet bar, and extra-large laundry and utility room complete the space. The attached garage is a true bonus, especially on cold winter days. But this house really sings in spring and summer with the generous yard and entertainment-sized patio. All this in one of the most coveted locations on the North Shore. Close to schools, great shopping, the Edens and O'Hare.

Glenview IL Home for Sale

A must see! This gorgeous Colonial home located in East Glenview is nestled on a beautifully landscaped 1/2 acre lot, with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and an attached 3-car garage. From the moment you step onto the front porch, you can sense the welcoming and comfortable feel of this family home. The front double doors lead into the large center foyer, flanked by the formal dining room and light-filled living room. The dining room leads to a cook's kitchen featuring center island, granite countertops, stone subway tile backsplash, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, double oven and above range microwave, lots of cabinet space and a large pantry closet. Separate eating area has additional counter seating and large sliding door providing view of backyard and easy access to the outdoor living space. Enjoy time together in the open family room with brick gas fireplace and another large sliding door leading to the private rear deck. Completing the main level is a powder room, generous office/den with solid wood beam ceiling and gas fireplace, and a mudroom with built-in cabinets, full size washer/dryer, utility sink and convenient side entry. Hardwood floors, wide crown molding and solid wood doors throughout. Head up the center staircase to find the huge primary suite with sitting area, large walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom complete with long double vanity, whirlpool tub and separate shower. The hall bathroom with double sinks and separate tub/shower area is host to three oversized bedrooms, all with good closet space. Convenient 2nd level laundry closet has top load washer & dryer. Downstairs, the finished basement offers more space for relaxing and entertaining with entertainment area, billiard/activity area, guest bedroom, full bath, small office space or craft area and ample storage space. Outside, the fully fenced expansive backyard space is a definite asset with lovely perennial gardens, wood deck, concrete patio, gas grill station, fire pit area, raised vegetable garden beds and plenty of room to expand or even add a pool. Other notable features include: New HVAC zoned systems (2020), two new 75-gallon hot water tanks (2020), new sump pump with battery back-up (2022) and ejector pump (2018), central vacuum system, sprinkler system with 5 zones, ADT security system, front/side door intercom system, LED can lights on 1st and 2nd floors, recently painted and wonderfully maintained by long time owners. Sidewalk access to highly ranked District 34 schools and close to community parks, Wagner Farm, shopping areas, restaurants, and easy access to expressways, Metra and CTA train system. Agent owned property. End of August closing preferred.