Own A Mansion On The Milton Wilson Estate In Evanston For Under $1.4M

EVANSTON, IL — One of five single-family homes developed out of the estate of clothing magnate Milton Wilson in the late 1980's, this unique limestone mansion was first constructed in 1897. Sitting a short walk from both Lee Street Beach and the Main or Dempster train stations, the property includes more than 5,200 square feet of space on a 0.3 acre landscaped lot.

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Featuring an oval living room, restored stained glass windows and a modern kitchen, the house includes seven bedrooms and five bathrooms.

The master suite includes two dressing rooms, a luxurious master bathroom and a fireplace.

There are five more bedrooms on the home's second and third floor and one more, along with a family room in the finished basement for a total of 14 rooms.

There's a two-car attached garage, as well as a new roof and deck, according to the listing.

According to property records, the home was bought in 2014 for $1,140,000 by Chicago Symphony Orchestra Assistant Concertmaster Yu Yuan-Qing and her husband, Republic Partners Managing Director Ron Mui. The estimated 2017 market value is $1,237,750, according to the Cook County Assessor. It was listed this month for $1,349,000.

An Open house is scheduled for Sunday July 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• Address: 305 Greenleaf St, Evanston, Illinois
• Price: $1,349,900
• Square Feet: 5206
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 5 Baths
• Built: 1897
• Features: The grande dame of the Wilson Estate brings you timeless elegance with modern amenities and regality of the original limestone mansion. Stroll past the magnificent front yard onto the spectacular terrace, enter through the grand foyer, and step into the grandeur of the oval living room. European antique chandeliers adorn the various rooms, and a private sitting room complete with recently-restored stained glass windows awaits you. The new deck and the open kitchen with new oversized Sub-Zero refrigerator and double ovens are perfect for banquets and barbeques alike. The Master Suite is complete with a fireplace, his-and-hers dressing rooms and a luxurious master bath. Five additional bedrooms on 2nd and 3rd levels would make great office/library/exercise/guest quarter; finished basement features family room, additional bedroom and full bath. Spacious two-car attached garage with new roof and deck. Steps from the beach and shopping, all this sitting on beautifully landscaped grounds.

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