Formal French Living Amid Ravines Of Highland Park

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Situated on a 1.5-acre ravine lot on the west side of Sheridan Road, this 7,500-squre-foot six-bedroom French Normandy-style estate was built in 2003 with "classic architectural details" and top-end finishing touches, according to its Realtor.com listing.

The "enormous" dine-in kitchen high-end stainless steel appliances, thick granite, a center island and a breakfast room with scenic ravine views. There's a separate dining room, a formal living room and a cozy family room with fireplaces – a total of six.

The first floor master suite has vaulted ceilings, dual closest and a wood-paneled office with its own wet bar and private porch, screened-in porch. The master bath includes a whirlpool tub and oversized shower.

There are four more en suite bedrooms and a laundry room on the upper floor. The finished lower level includes a workout room, recreation room, game room and fireplace.

» More Photos of 143 Cary Ave. from its Realtor.com listing

The two-story stone design also includes a three-car garage, a wet bar, vaulted ceilings, and a bluestone patio with an infinity hot tub.

The "upscale, unique offering" was purchased through a trust in 2005 for just over $2.7 million by the chief operating offer of a property development company and his family, according to property records. It was listed in February 2016 for $4.45 million.

» More Photos of 143 Cary Ave. from its Realtor.com listing

According to the Lake County assessor's office, the home's 2017 estimated market value is just under $3.2 million. The property's asking price was reduced earlier this year to $3.5 million.

• Address: 143 Cary Ave, Highland Park, Illinois
• Price: $3,750,000
• Square Feet: 7500
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 7 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 2003

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