550 Green Bay Rd

Designed by award winning architect Attila Demeter. This home was the recipient of Glencoe Historical Preservation's 2015 Preservation for New Construction in recognition of notable achievement in architectural design and construction and for the promotion of context sensitive new construction. Features of this sun-filled home include 6" wide white oak solid wood flooring throughout the entire home with the exception of the Walk out Lower Level., white oak wall paneling in the Living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, master closets and the 3rd bedroom (presently a library) and white oak trim around all windows, all cove lighting at hallways and lower level. High volume ceiling in Living room, dining room, kitchen and main entry. Dramatic double story open stairwell. The sculptural white oak floating stairway leading up to the 2nd level and down to the lower level. The sophisticated kitchen has White Italian custom kitchen cabinets, w/honed stone countertop & waterfall island. SS appliances, 5 burner cook top w/convection and steam oven, sub zero 42" side by side refrigerator, SS Miele dishwasher and under counter wine cooler. Living room has a honed bluestone fireplace hearth around Bodart & Gonay fireplace that floats above a white oak custom storage cabinet stretching across the entire living and dining room w/full length Flamed bluestone counter top. Clerestory floor to ceiling windows surround living, dining and kitchen w/low voltage lighting in the cove and a pair of patio doors at both the kitchen and living room opening to the extensive front and rear terraces paved wit flamed iron-spot brick pavers. Master Bedroom and 3rd Bedroom w/partial double story area and low voltage lighting in the cover over sitting area. His and hers custom closet w/shelving and drawers. All 3 bathrooms are clad in neutral limestone w/ white oak custom cabinets. The master bath is fully clad on all 4 walls as well as shower ceiling w/limestone tile and Hansgrohe shower, body jets and rain shower. Fully finished 3rd floor bonus space is sun drenched with high ceilings and could be used as just about anything. It's like a giant tree house or Zen space. The walk out Lower Level opens onto a landscaped breezeway through a patio door. It has an in suite bedroom and a large rec room area that makes for a family room/teenager hang out space. Truly special and peaceful.