Historic Highland Park 'Log House' Listed

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — An 1893 log cabin designed by the same architect as Chicago's Water Tower and Pumping Station was listed last week for about $3.3 million.

Designed by former Highland Park Mayor William Warren Boyington, the house was originally designed as a summer home for Sylvester and Amelia Millard. It stayed in the family for around a century, although some alterations were made. In 1918, a housekeeper's wing was added. In 1929, the dining area was enlarged. In 1947, porches were removed and the upstairs was remodeled into more rooms. After a fire in 1977, it was remodeled again, with digging for a garage with a deck. The property was originally 11 acres, then five, and now about one acre looking out on the woods of Millard Park. The Millard log house was the first home ever built on Highland Park's east side, according to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.

The house was last bought in 2005 for $2,955,000, according to Realtor.com.

From the listing:

Superlatives don't capture the magnificence. Built by architect William W. Boyington in 1893 on almost an acre of stunning ravine property with seasonal lake views, this historic log house has been renovated with the finest materials to the highest standards with the most exquisite finishes.

The amazing Great Room is flanked by facing fieldstone fireplaces and has a gorgeous 120-year-old 11"-wide reclaimed oak floor.

The dining room features uncut elm logs that harmonize with the windows and gardens and ravine beyond.

The gourmet kitchen has custom English cabinets, double Wolf ovens, 2 dishwashers, Sub-Zero fridge, a warming drawer, pizza oven & wine fridge.

3 en-suite bedrooms on the 2nd level include a luxury master with whirlpool and marble slab steam shower.

A 4th en-suite upstairs bedroom is accessible from a private staircase. The light-filled lower level includes a spacious 5th bedroom, full bath with steam shower & large family room, 3.5-car attached garage.

• Address: 1623 Sylvester Pl, Highland Park, Illinois
• Price: $3,295,000
• Square Feet: 5968
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1893

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