419 Laurel Ave

Fantastic new build by a favorite Wilmette builder. Due for delivery in May, 2023 in time to enjoy a wonderful Wilmette summer steps to Lake Michigan. Everything about this home is custom! Entering the home, you will notice the 10' ceilings, expansive rooms and beautiful oak hardwood floors. Natural light saturates the home. The gracious living room opens to the dining room with poplar wood ceiling and custom trim. Private first floor office has custom built-ins, French doors and custom trim. The great room that opens to the kitchen is truly the heart of the home. The gas fireplace with custom built-ins anchors the spacious room. Live and entertain in this fantastic space that includes Sonos speakers and sliding glass doors to the patio and yard. The kitchen is spectacular! Gorgeous 9.5' Quartzite Island will seat everyone. The custom design includes Calcutta Karmelo countertops, custom cabinetry, large pantry and separate, vaulted eating area. The appliances are top of the line: 30" Thermador refrigerator, 30" Thermador freezer, 48" Thermador range, and Bosch dishwasher. The mudroom with custom built-in lockers and powder room complete the first floor. Beautiful, wide stairway leads to the 2nd floor with 9' ceilings. The primary suite is sweet! With large windows overlooking the deep backyard, you will enjoy both natural light and privacy. The suite includes a very large walk-in closet and private bathroom with 2 66" custom vanities with quartzite counter tops, a soaking tub, a 5' by 5' shower and basalt tile heated floors. 3 additional large bedrooms are on the second floor, all large and light filled. Two bedrooms share a custom Jack 'n Jill bathroom and the third bedroom has a private en-suite custom designed bathroom. The second floor laundry room is large with built-ins and a sink. The third floor has a very cool vaulted loft space - perfect teen hangout, family room or au pair suite, with a large bedroom and full bath. The basement has 9'+ ceilings, recessed lighting and high-end vinyl flooring. The large recreation room has a walk-up bar with cabinets, a sink and beverage refrigerator and floating shelves. The basement includes a 6th bedroom, large full bathroom and terrific work-out room - plenty of space for your Peloton, a squat bench and more. Watch yourself sweat on the full mirror wall! The spotless mechanical room holds all the magic: 2 furnaces, 75 gallon water tank, water recirculating pump, ejector pit, 2 sump pumps with battery back up, a passive radon system and 400 amp electrical service. The huge 50 X 224 lot provides a wonderful yard to play in, a large stone patio with gas fire pit and 3 car garage. All of this in wonderful East Wilmette, steps to the beach, the town, the Metra, the El and the schools. Tasteful, exquisite and superbly built, 419 Laurel is the perfect place to call home.