With vast stretches of ravines, abundant parks, and a charming downtown district, there are plenty of reasons to appreciate the idyllic lakefront community of Glencoe.
Comprised of traditional and contemporary homes in a range of prices, Glencoe features beachfront mansions, architecturally significant mid-century modern homes, new construction, and a mix of townhomes and condominiums. The village’s downtown is in close proximity to many of Glencoe’s neighborhoods and offers an array of eateries and upscale boutiques.
During the summer, residents can play 18 holes at the community’s public golf course or take advantage of boat rentals, sailing lessons, and volleyball at Glencoe Beach. Then, of course, there are the amenities that can be enjoyed year-round, from the renowned Writers Theatre and public library to the Takiff Center, which has a gymnasium, fitness studios, conference activity rooms, and more.
Glencoe is also home to the Chicago Botanic Garden – a breathtaking attraction with gardens, special events, and horticulture classes. Additionally, a Metra station in town makes for an easy commute to the city and New Trier High School.
Metra
Bannockburn Office
Located approximately 30 miles from Chicago, Bannockburn is a community known for its plentiful open spaces and unique character. The rural community was first settled in 1835 when Irish immigrants arrived in the area. Scottish architect and builder William Aitken then brought residential development to the community after planning an inland of country estates across more than 100 acres of land. Bannockburn was ultimately incorporated as a village in 1929, at which time there were 30 families living in the town.
Both long-time residents and newcomers to Bannockburn enjoy the privacy afforded by homes on Bannockburn’s large lots and carefully planned landscape buffers. You can feel as if you’re living in the country while being minutes away from the neighboring communities of Lincolnshire, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and Deerfield, as well as 45 minutes away from Chicago via car or commuter Metra train.
The Village of Bannockburn offers all the conveniences and amenities of fine suburban living — excellent schools, including Bannockburn Elementary School District 106, a one-facility district of approximately 200 students from Bannockburn and neighboring communities. The town also boasts great shopping, local businesses and a friendly community.
Grayslake Office
There once was a farmer named Gray who settled along a lake – the largest in the land. The community around Gray’s lake grew into a village. The village became Grayslake.
The lake remains at the center of the community and is a year-round attraction with fishing, swimming and boating in the summer and ice fishing, hockey and skating in the winter.
Grayslake retains its rural ambience with a historic downtown district and hometown celebrations including a pet parade. There are also public golf courses, tennis courts and recreational areas with swimming pools, skate parks and ball fields. A 1,200-acre county forest preserve on the north side of town has a bird observation deck, trails, walkways and wetlands.
The Grayslake Art Festival, Taste of Grayslake and Grayslake Summer Days are popular attractions along with the Lake County Fair. Residents and visitors enjoy music, arts and crafts, carnival games and local food vendors.
Students attend Community Consolidated School District 46 and Grayslake Community High School District 127. Grayslake is also home to the College of Lake County with almost 18,000 students.
Grayslake has two train stations along Metra’s Milwaukee District North and North Central Service lines in addition to Pace bus routes throughout the village.
Winnetka Office
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