Stone Mansion In Chicago

There are a great deal of sprawling mega-mansions out there. even at 10,000 square feet, though, this limestone-clad estate just north of Chicago isn’t one of them. The light-filled interior is definitely grand as well as expansive, however from the exterior, it’s much more Petit Trianon than palace of Versailles. Let’s take a peek.

Architecturally, there’s a great deal going on here: Georgian chimneys; neoclassical pediments as well as balustrades; Romanesque windows; sleek, industrial black metal windows and, to top everything off, a contemporary, glass-edged widow’s walk. Goodness. The driveway at best leads to an underground three-car garage.

A sweeping marble staircase welcomes guests as well as residents alike. White walls as well as subtly veined stone make method for the effect of the elaborate metal railing. For those with useful concerns, there are two coat wardrobes on either side of the front door.

The open-concept living as well as dining area lies just off the front hall. For all its stony grandeur on the outside, this home feels really welcoming on the inside, thanks to tall windows as well as wide-plank wooden floors.

The exact same French windows discovered throughout the home keep the walnut-panelled library from feeling stuffy. If reading isn’t your thing, take the personal elevator to the house movie theater in the basement, or work up a sweat in the exercise room.

French doors, marble, as well as white millwork continue in a full restroom (there are five — one for every bedroom — plus three half-baths). The door leads out to one of six terraces with views of Lake Michigan as well as a wooded ravine.

Inspired by this home’s European flair? inspect out some genuine French windows in Matthew Hague’s publish on a attractive Parisian apartment.

Photo credits:1. De-lux.tv, through Sotheby’s worldwide Realty2-4. Sotheby’s worldwide Realty5. David Shiba, through Sotheby’s worldwide Realty