Listing Description
Hemphill on large half-acre lot! Own a piece of iconic Evanston architecture with this extensively remodeled Hemphill home, originally built as a residence for Clarence Hemphill himself, with a 4-car tandem heated garage. With high ceilings, steel-frame casement windows and wood floors throughout, this home is suffused in natural light and architectural interest. The main living level includes a dramatic living room with wood-burning fireplace and 10' ceilings, flowing to formal dining space, separate breakfast room and gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, Viking range and SubZero refrigerator. The true show-stopper is the open and airy two-story family room added in 1996 and featuring a large wood-burning fireplace, floor-to-ceiling french doors, vaulted ceilings, one-of-a-kind Argentinian stained glass panels and views of the extra-deep rear yard and entertaining terrace. In addition to the five oversized bedrooms, this home is designed with two work-from-home offices - one on the main level and one on the second floor, both with built-in shelving and file drawers. The exceptional second floor is open and airy with a wide central hallway leading to generously sized bedrooms that all have large closets. The lovely primary suite is large enough for sleeping and a sitting area - plus two walk-in-closets and a serene step-down primary bathroom with radiant heat floors, dual vanities, steam shower and Jucuzzi tub. Also on the second floor is the en-suite bedroom with remodeled bath and easy access to rear stairs - perfect for guests or nanny. The spacious 3rd floor bedroom, currently used as a play room and workout space, is light-filled with tree-top views of the expansive rear lot and has its own updated full bath. The basement boasts a climate-controlled wine room, laundry, large storage spaces and lots of options for future finishing. The large 35' x 45' bluestone patio features a limestone-faced wood-burning fireplace, a seven-person in-ground hot tub, and a gourmet outdoor kitchen complete with built-in gas grill, bar fridge, granite-topped bar and four gas supplies for adding outdoor heat lamps. The amazing attached 4-car tandem heated garage is accessed by front drive with extra parking options. Numerous updates by current owners include the 2-story family room, updated kitchen, mudroom, guest suite and expanded garage, 400-amp electric service, Generac generator, CatV wiring, two SpacePak air conditioning zones both with new condenser units and air handlers, whole house painting in 2021 and much more. Ask agent for Feature Sheet for full details. Move into an upscale and comfortable lifestyle in a prime location - this Hemphill-built home is an opportunity not to be missed!