$998,888

**Spectacular Custom Remodel** She stands palatially high upon the Ridge on prestigious sought after Longwood Drive. The home was built 1929 by architect R.W. Stott. The statuesque home is adorned with its very own Historical Marker! This once-in-a-lifetime home has been restored with keeping the historic beauty and charm in tact, while also providing the conveniences expected in today's world!!! Finely milled woodwork, Spanish tile roofing, stained and leaded/stained glass windows, original refinished hardwood floors/trim, as well as carefully crafted plaster coved ceilings/walls have been restored with love. Meanwhile, modern updates have been added such as the eat in slate floor gourmet kitchen with a separate seated island, loaded with SS appliances, and loads of cabinetry wrapped in marbleized quartz with a waterfall edge brightened up with ambient, and recessed LED lighting. The newer 200 AMP electrical service employ a seated spa-like seated steam shower in the Primary en-suite with it's very own sun room perched high overlooking Longwood Drive!! The primary en-suite bath include a floor to ceiling glass enclosed benched steam shower, ambient lighting, steamless LED ambient mirror, stunning lighting, exhaust fan Bluetooth speaker, and natural stone throughout. But wait....that's not all!!! This Queen is only one of a few homes that glorify the Ridge Historical District. This peaceful, scenic location leave you feeling like you are far away at a retreat even though you are surrounded by shopping, parks, restaurants, expressways, public transportation and a short jaunt to Downtown Chicago! HUGE OVER 6,000 sq foot hillside home on almost a third acre of beautifully wooded land boasts 5 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths. Enjoy chilly evenings snuggled by any of the three fireplaces (gas or wood burning). Entertain in style in the walk-out massive over sized basement WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, a game room, wine cellar, AND workout room!!! Private backyard is encased with white vinyl fencing that include 2 car BRICK garage to park your chariot in at the end of your curvaceous concrete drive. This historic home even includes a three season room for a feeling of camping without leaving home!!!! Purchase the home that you are on vacation EVERYDAY!!! THIS IS A TRUE STAYCATION HOME. You WILL NOT want to leave!!!!