STEP INTO A STORYBOOK SETTING WITH THIS AWARD-WINNING HISTORIC NORMAN ROCKWELL MANSION, IDEALLY SITUATED IN ONE OF SOUTHEAST HINSDALE'S MOST COVETED LOCATIONS - JUST A SHORT WALK TO OAK ELEMENTARY, TOWN, TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, PARKS, AND ALL LEVEL SCHOOLS. CONVENIENCE MEETS TIMELESS ELEGANCE IN THIS UNPARALLELED LANDMARK RESIDENCE. LOVINGLY AND METICULOUSLY RESTORED IN TWO COMPREHENSIVE RENOVATION PHASES TAKEN COMPLETELY DOWN TO THE STUDS WHILE PRESERVING THE ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURAL SPLENDOR. EVERY FIXTURE, WINDOW, AND FINISH WAS HAND-SELECTED TO HONOR THE HOME'S LEGACY WHILE SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATING THE COMFORTS OF MODERN LUXURY. THE EXTERIOR, CLOAKED IN CLASSIC RED BRICK AND SLATE ROOF, IS SURROUNDED BY A LUSH PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED 100x300 LOT THAT EVOKES A SENSE OF ARRIVAL. A CUSTOM ARCHED FRONT DOOR WELCOMES YOU INTO A GRAND FOYER, SETTING THE TONE FOR WHAT LIES AHEAD. THE VAST GREAT ROOM CAPTIVATES WITH ITS ORIGINAL STONE FIREPLACE AND STRIKING IMPORTED WOOD BEAMS THAT ACCENTUATE THE SOARING ARCHED CEILINGS - AN ATMOSPHERE THAT IS BOTH ELEGANT AND WARMLY INVITING. A RICHLY APPOINTED FAMILY ROOM COMPLETE WITH A BUILT-IN WET BAR, OPENS TO A SERENE THREE-SEASON ROOM, PERFECT FOR MORNING COFFEE OR EVENING RELAXATION. THE FORMAL DINING ROOM IS A TRUE SHOWSTOPPER FEATURING ORIGINAL RESTORED MAHOGANY PANELING AND DOORS, ALSO OPENING UP TO THE SCREENED PORCH. THE HEART OF THE HOME IS THE CHEF'S KITCHEN - EQUIPPED WITH SUBZERO AND WOLF APPLIANCES, CUSTOM CABINETRY, AND GLEAMING CARRERA MARBLE COUNTERTOPS. A GENEROUS CENTER ISLAND WITH BAR SEATING AND BEAUTIFULLY CURATED LIGHT FIXTURES MAKES THIS SPACE AS FUNCTIONAL AS IT IS GORGEOUS. TUCKED BESIDE A BAY OF WINDOWS, THE BREAKFAST NOOK INVITES COZY MORNINGS WITH ITS BUILT-IN BENCH AND GARDEN VIEWS. ALSO ON THE MAIN FLOOR: A SPACIOUS MUDROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM AND A WELL-APPOINTED POWDER ROOM. UPSTAIRS, THE PRIMARY SUITE IS A LUXURIOUS RETREAT, COMPLETE WITH ITS FIREPLACE, AN EXPANSIVE BOUTIQUE-STYLE WALK-IN CLOSET WITH CUSTOM BUILT-INS, AND A SPA-LIKE BATH FEATURING DUAL VANITIES, SOAKING TUB, SEPARATE SHOWER, ANNE SACKS TILE, AND PREMIUM FIXTURES. THE 2ND BEDROOM IS EN-SUITE, AND THE THIRD BEDROOM ALSO HAS A LARGE SITTING/PLAY ROOM ADJACENT TO THE HALL FULL BATH, ALSO A SECOND FLOOR DEN/OFFICE, COMPLETING THE SECOND LEVEL. A BEAUTIFUL STAIRCASE LEADS TO THE THIRD FLOOR, WHERE YOU'LL FIND TWO MORE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH - ALSO IDEAL FOR ADDITIONAL GUESTS, OR OFFICE & CREATIVE SPACES. THE FINISHED LOWER LEVEL FEATURES AN EXTREMELY LARGE RECREATION ROOM ADORNED WITH THE MOST CURRENT HIGH-END PORCELAIN TILE - PERFECT FOR MOVIE NIGHTS, PLAYTIME, OR ENTERTAINING. AND A HALF BATH. MORE THAN 7,000 SQUARE FEET OF REFINED LIVING SPACE, WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, BEAUTIFUL FINISHES, HIGH-END FIXTURES, HARDWARE, FAUCETS, AND LIGHTING THROUGHOUT- THIS ESTATE OFFERS AN EXPANSIVE BLUESTONE PATIO, PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED GARDENS, MAJESTIC MATURE TREES, AND A 3-CAR GARAGE. LOCATED JUST STEPS FROM AWARD-WINNING OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND RESIDENCE OFFERS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF SOUTHEAST HINSDALE HISTORY - BEAUTIFULLY REBORN FOR MODERN LIVING. FOR THOSE WHO CHERISH IMPECCABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP AND A SENSE OF PLACE, A WALK TO EVERYTHING LOCATION, THIS EXTRAORDINARY HOME IS TRULY A DREAM COME TRUE!