1515 Spencer Ave

This gorgeous newer brick home has stunning details throughout, a wonderful open layout, and 4 levels of great living space including an awesome lower level. This home's location on one of Wilmette's most exceptional streets sets it apart from the competition. The stunning KITCHEN has a big island with a breakfast bar, gorgeous granite counters, and a tumbled marble backsplash. Top of the line Stainless Steel appliances include a Wolf 6 burner stove, a 42-inch Subzero refrigerator, Wolf microwave, and Miele dishwasher. The white hardwood cabinets have soft glide drawers, and pantry cabinets with pull out drawers. Kitchen has a Butler pantry and is open to the family room and a bright breakfast area with table space. The spacious FAMILY ROOM has a wood-burning, gas starter fireplace. This classic fireplace has a stone surround, mantel, and hearth. Bright, South facing room has huge windows overlooking the backyard and patio. First floor has an OFFICE with a built-in desk, bookcases, and cabinets. Gracious DINING and LIVING ROOMS feature elegant trim woodwork, large windows, and wainscoting. MUDROOM has bench, cabinets, and coat hooks. FIRST FLOOR has 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot doorways, hardwood floors throughout, recessed lighting, and many large windows bringing in tons of sunlight. Exceptional woodwork throughout the home includes oversized crown molding and 8-inch baseboards. Spacious South facing PRIMARY BEDROOM features attractive crown molding, recessed lighting, and a big, nicely designed, walk-in closet. Luxurious PRIMARY BATH has marble topped double bowl vanity, walk-in shower with bench and body sprays, and a whirlpool tub. On the 2nd floor there are three additional family bedrooms which are all good size, and have crown molding, recessed lighting, and big closets. Convenient 2nd FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM with sink and storage cabinets. The Jack and Jill bath has a double bowl granite topped vanity, and a soaking tub with shower. The ensuite bath has a granite topped vanity and a soaking tub and shower. This home has a large wonderful THIRD FLOOR which has 2 more bedrooms, a sunny playroom with skylights, a full bath with granite topped vanity and walk-in shower, and lots of storage space. Fabulous lower-level RECREATION ROOM has crown molding and features an awesome wet bar with a seating area, drink refrigerator, ice maker, granite counters, attractive hardwood cabinets including many glass display cabinets. There is also a gas fireplace with stone surround, mantel, and hearth. Other BASEMENT rooms include a 7th bedroom, exercise room, and a full bath with marble topped vanity, tub, and shower. The lower level also features 9-foor ceilings, big windows that bring in excellent natural light, and recessed lighting. OUTSIDE this wonderful home is a large brick paver patio, a basketball court which also provides additional parking spaces, a fenced yard, and a 2-car garage. Spencer Avenue is one of the best LOCATIONS in Wilmette. It is among a handful of uniquely exceptional streets in the village. It is a quiet 2 block street that dead ends on each side into a park. To the East is Vattmann Park and to the West is Howard Park. You have an easy walk to train, town and McKenzie School. Restaurants, Shops, Theater and Library are all nearby. This brick paved street has wonderful neighbors & a great block party.