Which $2M Highland Park Mansion Do You Prefer?

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Although they're just down the block from one another, two luxurious homes on one of Highland Park's most prestigious streets listed at nearly identical prices offer up markedly different residential experiences. Separated by seven decades of design, both of the properties provide their own unique charm.

The elder of the two mansions, a three-story English-style on Cary Avenue built in 1915, boasts a beautiful beamed ceiling, classy craftsmanship and a circular entrance hall.

On the other hand, the younger home, built in 1985, feels like a South Beach party pad, as you enter to find double glass and steel staircase and skylight lighting the way to your backyard pool.

Take a look at more photos from the realtor.com listings for 111 Cary Ave. and 1014 Sheridan Rd. to see which one better suits your style – were you to happen to be in the market for a $2 million lakefront Highland Park estate...and to have the other home as one of your neighbors.

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111 Cary Ave, Highland Park, Illinois

• Price: $1,999,000
• Square Feet: 7,984
• Lot size: 1.7 acre
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1915
• Features: Extraordinary craftsmanship, elegant detailing, and modern luxury amenities combine seamlessly with classic English architecture to create a home for today's lifestyle. Located on one of Highland Park's prettiest streets, steps from Rosewood Beach and downtown Ravinia, with fabulous ravine views. Dramatic great room with beamed ceiling, cook's kitchen and breakfast room, entertainment-sized dining room, 7 fireplaces, 2 sun rooms, spacious 3rd floor and finished basement with wine room. Second floor includes master suite with marble bath and several walk-in closets plus 3 additional bedrooms. Current owners have continuously and meticulously upgraded and renovated this home. Featured in Chicago Home and Garden and host to many social, community, and charitable events. This is truly an exceptional one-of-a-kind property.

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

1014 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, Illinois

• Price: $1,999,500
• Square Feet: 5,427
• Lot size: 1.87 acre
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1985
• Features: Sprawling contemporary home set back on prestigious Sheridan Rd. This 6 bed,5 full & 2 1/2 bath home is on almost 2 priv acres in E HP w/both tableland & ravine views. This lux home resembles a South Beach retreat & is an entertainers dream. Stunning entry w/custom stainless & glass staircase & barrel vaulted skylight allows for an abundance of natural light. Lg liv rooms open to tiered patios where amazing pool & spa awaits. Cook's kitch w/clean lined cabinetry,Subzero refrig & freezer,double ovens,cooktop & grill,2 dishwashers & bev center. Lg eat-in area w/a wall of windows overlooks patios, pool & spa. Formal DR w/stunning skylight is adjacent to kitchen. Master suite complete w/dress room & fitted closets,double sinks,whirlpool tub & huge shower w/steam, rain shower & body sprays. 4 add lg bdrms plus 3 full baths & 2nd floor w/d. 2 separate garages each with pkg for 2 cars & add'l laundry/mud rm on 1st level. Incredible east location w/walk dist to lake, Ravinia, schools & train.

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

_{(Note: The video tour above dates from August 2016. The current listing agent is Beth Wexler of @properties Highland Park, according to realtor.com)}