Live In The Shadow Of The Baha'i Temple On Sheridan Road

WILMETTE, IL — Listed last month, this Gatsby-esque mansion has been fully remodeled since its last sale in 2009. It features a stately formal entrance, a bold facade and large scale rooms. The property fills a nearly half-acre lot with 8,000 square feet beside the Canal Shores Golf Course, a yacht club and nearby the historic Baha'i Temple. The original 1927 brick and limestone construction has been totally refurbished with energy-efficient modern technology.

• Address: 687 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette, Illinois
• Price: $3,800,000
• Square Feet: 8000
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1927
• Features: Featured in myriad publications and recipient of multiple awards, this fully and masterfully renovated home -- situated in the shadow of the Baha'i Temple, adjacent to Canal Shores Golf Course on two sides, and across the street from Wilmette's greatest treasures: the lake, beach, harbor and Gilson Park - reflects cutting-edge design, timeless style, extraordinary workmanship, and custom-made materials rarely seen in construction. Every inch of this striking 1927 brick and limestone home was replaced with state-of-the art, LEEDS-certified technology and finished with an aesthetic look that transcends the definition of "timeless beauty." The unrivaled combination of balance, symmetry, light, glass, landscaping and thoughtfully-designed, bespoke furniture, fabric and accessories make this home a true piece of art - a home unparalleled to any other home on the North Shore.

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