589 Vernon Ave Glencoe, IL 60022

Live adjacent to downtown Glencoe in one of Glencoe's most compelling, smartly preserved and updated historic landmark homes overlooking a neighborhood park!. Show-stopper wrap-around front porch overlooks stunning landscaping and bluestone paths. Relax on your front porch and watch the world go by! Step through substantial, handsome double doors into the foyer with a beautiful curved staircase. 9' ceilings and hardwood floors throughout this 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath home. Spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace and bay window and separate dining room, with wood burning fireplace and bay window. Huge double pane windows, almost all replaced, bathe the house in natural light. Nicely equipped open, eat-in kitchen with work desk area, walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, gas range, vented exhaust microwave, open to huge family room with access to brick-paver patio with knee wall and large, professionally landscaped yard with pergola featuring climbing roses! Powder room off of the foyer completes the first level. Upstairs, 2nd level has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Expansive primary bedroom features an ensuite compartmentalized bath with natural marble finishes, generously sized, heavy glass shower and multiple closets. Good-sized 2nd & 3rd bedroom. (2nd bedroom has a private sitting area). Updated marble hall bath with large shower and heavy glass enclosure. Go up another level and find 2 additional good-sized bedrooms with pine wood floors. Drive-side entry with mud room leads to newer deep, dry 9'+ newer, finished basement. Very spacious, newer 2 1/2 car detached garage. When this home was moved from a different location in Glencoe in 1996, everything was updated, with many improvements since including a new roof in 2017. See separate list of improvements under additional information. Location cannot be beat. Steps to town. Walk-to train, beach, top-rated schools (including New Trier HS, a short train or bus ride away). Just down the street, charming Glencoe offers top-tier restaurants and boutiques, 100 year old library, public parking with electric car chargers! Writer's Theater, parks galore and public and private golf and paddle sport options. Close by Chicago Botanic Garden, Skokie Lagoons with hiking, biking, canoe/kayaking and Ravinia Music Festival. Vast 1/3rd acre (70' x 200') lot. This home offers historic charm with modern systems and layout. You can have it all! Pristine inside. Interior pics in about 1 week.