2144 Thornwood Avenue

Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Enlarged Center-Entry Colonial (approx 3941 sqft) with 5 bedrooms & 3 full baths on second level (4.1 in total) on one of Kenilworth Garden''''s leafiest & nicest blocks. Expanded to its current size in the early 2000''''s and updated in 2020. All hardwood floors refinished to modern, natural finish.The sun drenched Kitchen/Great-Room features vaulted ceilings, huge skylights, walls of windows opening to fenced back yard and bricked patio with year ''''round, natural-gas-fired grill. The ceramic floor in the Great Room has a hot-water radiant system so the room is toasty warm all winter. Kitchen features include Sub-Zero fridge, White-finished Oak extra-deep cabinets, Double Oven, two large pantries and numerous small appliance "garages" to keep your counters clean. Primary Bedroom features newly gutted en-suite bath featuring matte-finished honed marble floors, Grohe faucets & hardware. Primary Bedroom & bath wired for sound and home theater. Good sized 2nd, 3rd and 4th bedrooms. 5th bedroom is 23'''' 7" x 10'''' and is perfect as a shared bedroom or playroom or as currently used as a double-desked home office. The two other full baths on the 2nd floor received new floors, lighting, vanities & plumbing fixtures in 2020. Also on the 2nd floor is a large laundry room with expansive storage and closet hanging space. Nicely finished basement features wide plank porcelain tile, a full bath and a huge 25''''9" x 12''''x9" separate storage area with room for an add''''l laundry if desired. This suburban oasis of a home is wired for sound on the entire first floor, master bedroom & bath & Patio. Location is in Wilmette''''s quietest neighborhood with a 2 block walk to Harper Elementary, w/crossing guard on corner and 1 block to Thornwood Park & tennis courts. Additionally, just a short walk to Kenilworth METRA train to city, Bike to beach & Skokie Lagoons. This rarely available jumbo colonial has twelve new windows (2019), recent tear-off roof (2016), remote controlled gas-log fireplace and is super energy efficient w/all LED lights & extra attic insulation. Neighborhood is uniquely friendly & welcoming! If you need space and quiet - this just might be the place!