3035 Plum Island Dr

      Just recently gutted and completely renovated, this gorgeous brick ranch feels like it is brand new! Just a few of the many features include:  a gorgeous new kitchen opening to a fabulous great room, gleaming hardwood floors, three sparkling new baths, two fireplaces and a sensational open floor plan perfect for entertaining! And it is situated in the popular Northbrook North Shore suburb boasting some of the best public schools including nationally ranked Glenbrook North High School and Wood Oaks Junior High, winner of the coveted U.S. Department of Education’s prestigious 2011 Blue Ribbon Award!      A charming brick cobblestone paver patio (1 of 2), surrounded by beautiful landscaping and illuminated masonry columns, gives the first glimpse of wonderful things to come. Attractive pillars border the adjacent brick cobblestone front porch adding architectural interest and providing a most welcoming entrance.        Be impressed the moment you step into this home. Absolute perfection and impeccable taste is evident everywhere! Crown moldings and decorator colors fill the rooms and walls have been removed creating a wonderful flowing open floor plan so desired in today’s lifestyle.     The gourmet kitchen is spectacular. Stunning creamy-glazed and cherry furniture-styled cabinetry blends beautifully with color-coordinated granite counters.  A huge center island is perfect for cooking and entertaining alike and there is a handy butler’s pantry serving area filled with glass display cabinets. And all of this opens to the huge dining area with inviting fireplace adding a warm and inviting ambiance to any meal.     The smashing kitchen opens to the magnificent great room. Casual elegance abounds allowing several comfortable seating areas; a big-screened plasma TV has been built-in over the second fireplace, this one flanked by walls of custom built-in cabinetry. Two sets of French doors, one in the dining area and one in the family room open to an extra-large cobblestone patio ideal for extending the party outdoors and lead to a large fully-fenced backyard.     Three spacious bedrooms are located on the main level. All bedrooms have generous closets and lovely 3” Plantation shutters. An additional fourth bedroom is located in the lower level with a stunning new bath just steps away. The master has its own private bath, also totally redone.     The lower level has been finished for more fun and play. The recreation room has a built-in entertainment area perfect for TV and media storage. There is an additional 4th bedroom/office, storage and a large laundry room, too.       The oversized, attached 2 ½ car garage has room for a 2nd laundry/mud room if desired. Everything has been redone since 2003 and updates include: new kitchen, new baths, new Pella windows, new siding, new aluminum fascia and soffits, new energy efficient furnace and central air conditioning systems, new garage door and transmitter, new doors with new hardware, new lighting, new plumbing, new architectural roof,  new family room fireplace, new hardwood flooring, new carpeting, new moldings, new carpeting, new fence and new landscaping including two new patios.     Head-turning curb appeal, great location and fantastic updates all add up to make this exceptional home a dream come true! Call Nancy Gibson, Northbrook’s #1 agent at 847-753-6239 for more details!