Grocery Store Heir Lists Highland Park Mansion

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — This elegantly remodeled classic 5,000-square-foot home is located steps from Lake Michigan in east Highland Park. Built in 1910, the five-bedroom, four and a half bath property has a stucco exterior and a flexible floor plan, as well as custom finishes and architectural details throughout, according to its listing.

According to property records, the house was bought in 2005 for $1.8 million by Michael Bousis, son of the founder of Cermak Fresh Market and the owner and operator of the grocery store's locations in Aurora and Milwaukee. It was listed in April for $2.85 million and has an assessed value of $406,065.

The first floor features a large foyer, a formal living room with a full limestone fireplace, a large family room with a separate game or TV room.

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The home's eat-in kitchen has pillowed limestone flooring, high-end stainless steel appliances, a wet bar, a butler's pantry with sink and beverage refrigerator, an over-sized island and a generous breakfast room, according to the listing.

A beautifully detailed dining room leads through to a sitting area with access to a large stone terrace.

The main level also contain two en-suite bedrooms with high ceilings.

Upstairs, the luxurious master bedroom has a limestone fireplace, his and hers closets, a marble bath with a steam shower and a whirlpool tub. There are two additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom on the second level. The lower level has a laundry center, an office, a wine cellar and a theater.

The convenient location is a short walk to the lake, downtown or the train.

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• Address: 212 Ravine Dr, Highland Park, Illinois
• Price: $2,850,000
• Square Feet: 4825
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1925

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