Mid-Century Mansion with Modern Flair in Glen Ellyn

GLEN ELLYN, IL --

• Address: 760 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Price: $1,095,000
• Square Feet: 4968
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1941

This stately English manor home located in the heart of Lake Ellyn has incredible features throughout! The design is beautiful and sophisticated while remaining relaxing and inviting. Set on a fabulous 90x205 fenced and professionally landscaped lot, this mansion features grand living and dining rooms, five bedrooms, a first-floor guest room and a master suite. A study and large family room open to a fantastic kitchen with an island, double ovens and cozy banquette table space.

Warm up next to one of three fireplaces in this luxurious interior. The master bedroom also features a separate sitting room & wet bar and a newer spa bath with a heated floor. The sprawling second floor has three baths. The luxe amenities are topped off by a finished basement with a wet bar, refrigerator and dishwasher and an exercise or game room. A large laundry room has backyard access and another half bath.

There's an unbelievable amounts of storage throughout the space, including an old shelter room that's perfect for wine storage. Outside, there is a private paver patio that homeowners can access from family room and a large fenced yard. This home is just a scenic walk to downtown Glen Ellyn, the Metra train station, schools and picturesque Lake Ellyn.

Reminiscent of a quaint New England village, Glen Ellyn’s appeal is reflected in the architecturally-unique homes, rolling hills and tree lined streets of the community. First settled in 1833, the village has grown to become a suburban Chicago residential, business and retail community. Walkable and family-friendly, all paths converge at the charming downtown which boasts stylish boutiques and fine dining. Historic Lake Ellyn —which gained prominence as a weekend getaway for the people of 1890’s Chicago— boasts a 10 acre lake and a 25 acre park with towering oaks, and is the picturesque backdrop for many of Glen Ellyn’s celebrations. As one of the area’s premier suburbs, Glen Ellyn has an extensive network of parks, forest preserves and the beautiful Prairie Path. The Prairie Path is a 61 mile nature trail that can be used for running, walking, biking and horseback riding. Newly constructed Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center boasts indoor soccer, basketball, fitness and climbing walls. The village is the proud home to The Village Links, a highly regarded public golf course, as well as the private course at Glen Oak Country Club.

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