Enjoy your own private retreat right in the heart of Chicago's North Shore. Situated on .71 acres, you'll find one of the biggest and best backyards in Wilmette. A place where privacy abounds and everybody has the space to spread out. Take a swim in the gorgeous heated pool (rebuilt just 4 years ago), tend to your dream garden, gather round the fire pit, build an Olympic-sized ice rink, and enjoy plenty of fresh outdoor space for touch football and pick-up soccer games. As you step into the exquisite wood-paneled foyer, you will be transported to a home defined by classic elegance and timeless architectural details throughout. Extensive millwork and solid construction meet modern convenience. With a gorgeous chef's kitchen, attached 2-car garage, and plenty of natural light streaming through the windows of every room, this home merges its beautiful outdoor setting with an elegant interior. The floorplan offers immense flexibility, including the ability to use the main level rec room area as an office, playroom, or 1st floor bedroom (there is a full bath nearby on the main level)! The sun room can also serve as an office, library or playroom. On the second floor, find 5 spacious bedrooms (three of which overlook the gorgeous backyard), 3 full baths (one is a Jack N Jill), and upper level laundry (there is a second laundry in the basement). Easy access to the Wilmette golf club, platform tennis, Wilmette Recreation Center, the North Shore Bike Trail, Loyola and New Trier High Schools, as well as Avoca and Marie Murphy - District 37. Live the North Shore life you've dreamed about.