923 Hastings St

When it comes to living in Park Ridge, this house located in the Country Club area 4 blocks from Uptown on a quiet dead-end cul de sac can't be beat. A Colonial style home totaling 4462 sq. ft. (w/ cupola) on a 50' by 200' lot across from the Country Club is truly rare. House was built to meticulous standards by the owner and professionally interior decorated. The yard makes you feel like you are out in the country given its serene and private wooded landscape both on the property and all adjoining properties. One can truly say this house "has it all" especially for young or growing families. Owners have recently become "empty nesters" and with some regret are looking to downsize. The numerous features of this home include the following: - Brick pavers throughout property including driveway and expansive rear patio - Heated two-car front load garage - Grand foyer entrance with natural light from three-story cupola, custom staircase and live planter. Second floor loft overlooking foyer - Four bedrooms situated in each corner of second floor for maximum privacy. Master includes trayed-ceiling, large walk-in closet, en suite bathroom and fireplace - Private office on first floor with separate entrance and cathedral ceiling convertible to fifth bedroom - Four full bathrooms. Master bath includes double sinks, whirlpool and steam shower. Upstairs bath includes double sink and separate tub and shower. First floor powder room with pedestal sink and shower - Upstairs laundry room with two washers, two dryers, soaking sink and ample storage cabinets. - Ample attic storage - Large upscale kitchen including hardwood cabinets, granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances throughout Thermodor four burner stove with griddle and exhaust hood with warming lights, Thermodor double convection oven, built-in refrigerator and dishwasher, double sink with garbage disposal, breakfast bar, authentic butcher block, desk and separate eating area with sliding doors out to the patio - Formal dining room seats 12 with trayed ceiling and custom textured walls, elegant wrought-iron chandelier, buffet serving nook and fireplace - Large family room with custom built-in entertainment center for big screen TV and surround system, natural stone fireplace and double sliding doors to patio - Wine bar with fridge - Separate sunroom overlooking yard with french doors and ceiling fan - Full finished basement with natural light windows including wet bar and Brunswick professional pool table and chairs. Separate craft/utility room and play area. The "Bones" of the house include: - Light-shield and insulated windows - Plaster walls in all heavy traffic areas and kid's bedrooms - Hardwood floors - Dual HVAC systems for efficient zone heating/cooling and perfect air filtration system - Over-sized water heater - Natural gas heater in garage - Above garage storage space - Double drain tiles and sumps (never floods) - Wired for full house stereo sound system and internet - Full home alarm system - Whole house vacuum system - Three fire places. Dual wood-burning fireplace with natural gas starter on first floor. Natural gas fireplace upstairs in master bedroom - Multi-tier light dimmer system for numerous mood-changing lighting alternatives - Southern yard exposure for sunlight and interior three-story cupola for natural light throughout house - Expansive brick patio and attractive wooded landscaping in fully-fenced in yard - Valved gas line to barbecue grilling area - Exterior candle-style lighting fixtures Local conveniences in walking distance: - Uptown shops, restaurants and library - 3 blocks - Hinkley Park has playground, pool, baseball fields, basketball/tennis/sand volleyball courts, and: - Metra Station - 4 blocks - Post office - 3 blocks - Jewel Food Store - 3 blocks - UPS Store - 3 blocks - Fedex Store - 3 blocks