Most Expensive Listing In Glenview Is 'In A League Of Its Own'

GLENVIEW, IL — With more than 17,600 square-feet of living space, this spectacular French Provincial-style stone estate is "in a league of its own," according to its Realtor.com listing. Sitting on nearly three acres beside a forest preserve south of Lake Avenue and just West of the North Branch of the Chicago River, this expansive custom-designed seven-bedroom mansion offers luxurious spaces everywhere you look.

Start by walking into the rotunda foyer of the 2009-built home to find a floating staircase, dividing a former dining room and living room with a fireplace.

The ground floor also features a guest suite, a two-story great room with a fireplace flanked by custom cabaninets and a wall of windows overlooking the spacious grounds, a handsome library with a two-person desk and a kitchen and breakfast room designed by Di Giulio.

The master suite has an adjacent sitting area, a large custom walk-in closet and a gorgeous spa bathroom. There are also four other bedrooms with en suite baths and walk-in closets.

The fully finished lower level includes a movie theater, another bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchenette and bar and another family room with the home's third fireplace.

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There's also an elevator and an indoor pool (36 by 18 feet) with spa.

Outside, there's a basketball court, a blue stone patio, a firepit and a pond with a fountain. Plus there are a pair of garages, each with room for two cars.

Local school districts include Lyon Elementary, Springman Middle and Glenbrook South High School. Public records indicate the property was purchased for $3.3 million in 2006. According to the Cook County Assessor, its estimated 2017 market value is just over $3 million.

It was listed Feb. 12 for just under $5.6 million, becoming Glenview's most expensive listing by more than $2 million.

• Address: 800 Appletree Ln, Glenview, Illinois
• Price: $5,595,000
• Square Feet: 17602
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 8 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2009

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