This Serene Six-Bedroom Brick 1901 Beauty Is A Few Blocks From Beach In Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — Designed by architect William Wilson Clay, built in 1901 and listed last week for under $1.8 million, this amazing Evanston brick house sits just three blocks from the lake and a short, 6 block walk to the Dempster station.

There are four bedrooms on the second floor, one in the finished third floor and another in a coach house, which is currently being rented out on a month to month basis. The master suite features a zen master bath with a heated floor, a soaking tub and a separate shower (plus TWO walk-in closets.) The basement includes a home gym, game room and laundry space with plenty of room for extra storage.

And check out the backyard: it's got a Koi pond and a waterfall...

An open house has been scheduled for Sunday May 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• Address: 1111 Forest Ave, Evanston, Illinois
• Price: $1,795,000
• Square Feet: 5553
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1901
• Features: Stately brick 1901 residence designed by noted architect William Wilson Clay and sited among other substantial turn of the century homes in the sweet spot of Evanston. This serene residence is just 3 blocks to the beach and walking distance to downtown Evanston. Light and airy thru out with large windows and hardwood floors, the 1st fl includes an oversized reception foyer, formal living & dining rms, cozy family room and a DiGuilio kitchen. A romantic screened porch overlooks the lush backyard with a secluded koi pond & waterfall. The 2nd fl has 4 generous bedrooms with great closet space. The master suite features 2 organized walk-in closets and a zen master bath with heated floor, soaking tub and sep shower. Finished 3rd fl makes perfect in-law, au pair or teen suite. Bsmt laundry room, home gym and game room plus ample storage and mechanical rooms. Charming 1br/1bth coach house is perfect art studio, sep home office or rental. Currently rented mtm for $900. Just wonderful!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.