2200 Bracken Lane, Northfield, IL, 60093

Exquisite North Shore Home located on a tranquil Private Lane. Two bridges over a small Creek (a very lovely feature) lead to the wide open back lot. The heated inground pool, the large separate multi-purpose Pool/Guest House, the outdoor built-in Dacor Grill & beautiful outdoor Fireplace create the perfect vacation paradise. The lovely Guest House (1129sq.ft) has the 2nd full Gourmet Kitchen of the property (Viking SS appliances, bar & dining) and an additional Suite (Living, full Bath, sep. Bedroom (6th of property)! All of the above make this a very sought after & exclusive home. The bright 2-story Foyer welcomes & the outstanding Great Room with large built-in walls (FP, Media Center, Bookcases) & a beautiful built-in Bar on the other side (Brass sink, wine cooler, beverage fridge) impresses all visitors.The Great Room is definitely Central Station of this spectacular home. Vast hardscape surroundings bring the Italian aspects of this property into full view: Some Italian names, Italian style concrete column fences & countless lanterns! The extensive drive/parking, upper and lower patios are all stone paved. This superb home has it all, in particular a very exceptional, none-alike basement! Original Owners re-created part of their former neighborhood. The basement Rec.Room has their bar & restaurant, the Play Room has Ice Cream parlor, store & small Pantry or possibly Prep.Kitchen, and of course a Movie Theater. The brick walks transport you to the city for a moment... A great place to entertain & have fun with Family and Friends. In additon the basement has lots of storage, a full spectacular Bath with Sauna, a Bonus Room, walk-in Cedar Closet & 3000+ crawl 4 storage.. Come and visit to fully appreciate this inviting home with an impressive bright and airy Great Room, lovely Guest House, fabulous basement, & vast grounds (open to new plans (tennis, orchard etc) ... The Main Gourmet kitchen is a cook's delight with all Dacor SS appliances, Built-n separate Freezer and Refrigerator (hand painted doors), warming drawer & large Island & gorgeous granite counters. The first floor offers a Livingroom w. antique built-in display furniture (this could also be a nice Library, Office,Den) Coffered ceilings, recessed lights, large windows, beautiful hardwood floors & two-tone walls create the rooms' elegance. The opposite sep.Dining room is as spectacular & mirrors the LR. The 1st floor past the powder room & guest closet offers a lovely 1stFloor Junior Bedroom Suite (sitting area, full bath w. Jacuzzi + Shower, Bedroom (#1)): its glass doors open to the upper patio. The Main Floor has Laundry/Mudroom, w/ separate full bath and 2 doors to the separate 2 heated garages, each one with storage balconies and cabinetry. One has an electric car charging station. The 3rd smaller garage is for motorcycles, bikes etc. The 2nd floor is quite dramatic with its beautiful open gallery landing, several Juliette balconies, 2 Jack n Jill bedrooms (#2 & 3) sharing a full bath, a hall bonus w. sink (2nd Laundry?),a corner Bedroom (#4) (or private Office / Den). The spacious Primary bedroom SUITE is more than wonderful, large bedroom (#5) & sep. sitting area, a most exquisite Bath (Steam shower, Jacuzzi, 2 vanities) & a large, organized walk in closet. A Nursery/small child's bedroom follows w/cabinets, sink, fridge (as Yoga room it opens to a sweet Terrace (relax,read,play) The original owners invested much in speciality wall paints & artistic painted walls. The basement is outstanding & definitely one of a kind! - This home inside and out is an exciting place to entertain & for everybody to enjoy. Main House has 5 bedrooms (2 suites), plus the Nursery bedroom, the separate Guest House has one more Bedroom Suite (Property has 6 bedr + nursery & 5 1/2 baths some heated fl.) Great schools (New Trier HS) Come, experience this exquisite home & fall in love. A tranquil, relaxing place yet so close to everything. Do not miss this one of a kind GEM