4923 S Kimbark Ave

Gracious is the adjective of choice to describe the grounds, proportions and features of this historically significant, 5181 sq. ft. Georgian in Kenwood designed by renowned Chicago architect Horatio Wilson. With manor-like proportions, an almost half-acre lot, 15 rooms, 7 bedrooms, 5.5 updated bathrooms, five structurally sound wood-burning fireplaces, 10 foot-high ceilings and a finished basement, the 1914 home epitomizes the lavish style that made Wilson the architect of choice for notable Chicagoans, including Albert Wadsworth Harris, chairman of the Harris Trust and Savings Bank, founder of Chicago Community Trust and the home’s original owner. Original architectural details still intact that make this home ideal for large-scale entertaining and family life include an expansive, elegantly scaled foyer with a grand staircase; lavish original millwork—including moldings, wainscoting and bespoke cabinetry in the living and dining rooms; original hardwood flooring throughout; a meticulously fashioned butler’s pantry; and charming window seats overlooking choice views of the grounds. Other highly desirable features include: • A sizeable master bedroom with two generous walk-in closets; • An updated gourmet kitchen with luxury appliances, a large breakfast room, Brazilian cherry flooring and an adjacent great room; • A finished basement with a home-theater; • A slate-tiled, custom-landscaped outdoor living area with living and dining areas; • A state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen with a grill station, refrigerator drawer and ice maker; • A sport court with outdoor lighting (adaptable for basketball, volleyball and tennis); • Putting and pitching green; • And an amenity-laden coach house that features o A heated 2-car garage; o A spacious, air-conditioned one-bedroom apartment o A full kitchen; o A large fitness center with a sit-down steam shower; and o Raw space that can be converted to a rooftop deck. Additionally, the home has zoned central air; updated electricity and plumbing; audio/video wiring throughout; a monitoring and alarm system.