Real Estate

This Lavish Northbrook Villa Is Absolutely Filled With Columns

WOW House: With a pool house, a sauna and beautiful finishes on 1.2 acres, this estate recently had its price cut.

NORTHBROOK, IL — This contemporary two story build offers a ton of luxury amenities often seen in far most expensive properties. Built on a cul-de-sac in 1997, it sits on a 1.2 acre lot with a breathtaking yard, including an in-ground pool, a pool house, a gazebo, an outdoor grill and a hot tub. Plus, there's a roof deck overlooking the entire grounds.

With five bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms and more than 8,000 square feet of living space, the sun-drenched interior includes dramatic vaulted ceilings with columns — plus marble and hardwood heated floors throughout the ground floor.

The 12-room layout includes a library, a wine room, a media room, an exercise room, and a basement bedroom with its own bathroom.

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According to its listing, the property was last sold in 2005 for $3,250,000. Its estimated 2016 market value is $2,061,830, according to the Cook County Assessor. Property records indicate the home's current owner is Leo Friedman, the founder of the custom promotional products company iPromo.

This month, the home's asking price was dropped $140,000 down to $1,650,000.

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  • Address: 1683 Braeside Ln, Northbrook, Illinois
  • Price: $1,500,000
  • Square Feet: 8007
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 6 Full and 2 Half Baths
  • Built: 1997
  • Features: This one-of-a-kind estate sits on over an acre of tree lined property and spans over 8,000 sqft of resort style living complete with its own separate pool house. The dramatic two story entry leads into a great room that is flooded with light and waiting for your next party! Marble and wood heated floors throughout the first level. The high end kitchen overlooks a lush back yard with large patio and in-ground pool. Expansive first floor master suite, four additional en-suite bedrooms, and a lower level fully equipped with exercise, media, card and wine room off of the versatile recreation space. Four car attached garage and unique finishes round out this impressive property!

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

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