For Sale
$ 1,875,000
1901 English Arts & Crafts
215 Prospect Avenue
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Thornycote
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Thornycote, designed in 1901 by Howard Van Doren Shaw, is a home where craftsmanship, harmony, and grace still define daily life.
This 5000 sq ft home set on over an acre of lush, landscaped land near Lake Michigan, this residence invites admiration and offers a sense of place within its storied past...
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Kitchen / Butler's Pantry Entry
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| 3 Stories | |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Full Baths | 6 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Heated Sq. Ft. | 5,000 |
| Acres | 1.0 |
| Property Taxes |
| $43,650.04 |
| MLS No. | 12518546 |
Features.
- Has Rentable Unit(s)
- 1st floor bath
- 2nd floor laundry room
- Basement
- Bonus Room
- Den
- Dining room
- Dry basement
- Entry Hall
- Foyer
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Laundry room
- Library
- Living room
- Primary bedroom upstairs
- Sauna
- Sunroom
- Utility Room
- Walk-out basement
- Casement windows
- Deck
- Garden
- Guest House
- Patio
- Porch
- Restored exterior
- Storage Building
- Storm Windows
- Built-in Bookcases
- Built-in Cabinets
- Ceramic Tile
- Original wood windows
- Central air
- City sewer
- City water supply
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Butler's pantry
- Carriage house
- Cast iron radiators
- French doors
- Pocket doors
- Sleeping porch
- Vintage bath fixtures
- Vintage hardware
- Fountain
- Handsome Millwork Throughout
- Oversized Lot
| Architect |
| Howard Van Doren Shaw |
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Showings by appointment.
Berkshire Hathaway Chicago
Keith Goad
Mobile: 773-750-5201
keith@keithgoad.com
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More About This Magnificent House
Thornycote a 1901 English Arts and Crafts design by Howard Van Doren Shaw, is a home where craftsmanship, harmony, and grace still define daily life. Set on over an acre of lush, landscaped land near Lake Michigan, this residence invites admiration and offers a sense of place within its storied past. A handsome foyer introduces the home's refined proportions and the richness of its historic woodwork and integrity.Every detail reveals Shaw's thoughtful design, from the formal living room centered around a commanding wood-burning fireplace to the spacious family room that opens onto a generous terrace.
The gracious dining room flows seamlessly into a bright sunroom-ideal for morning light or evening relaxation. A library, timeless and rich in character, offers quiet retreat, while the renovated kitchen-complete with custom cabinetry, butler's pantry, coffee bar, and mudroom-blends modern convenience with historic charm.
An extra-wide staircase leads to the second floor, where the primary suite serves as a private haven with an adjoining sitting / dressing room, a wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious, updated bath overlooking the grounds. Two additional large bedrooms share a full bath and connect to a cozy sitting room, perfect for reading or play. A second-floor laundry adds ease to the home's elegant functionality.
The commodious third floor provides remarkable flexibility with four bedrooms, two full baths, and a large bonus room suited for a playroom, home office, media lounge, or studio.
Beyond the main residence, a 1,600-square-foot coach house is a rare opportunity with four garage bays, a two-bedroom suite, and a conference room overlooking stunning ravine views framed by two stone bridges-a setting where work, creativity, and nature coexist.
Every corner of Thornycote reveals a story: a hidden speakeasy behind a mirrored door, secret gardens, and pathways designed for exploration. Just steps from downtown Highland Park's shops, restaurants, library, and train, this landmark residence blends architectural heritage with modern comfort-an enduring expression of Shaw's artistry brought gracefully into the present.
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