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Below is a sampling of properties I have successfully represented on behalf of my selling or buying clients.
Please also see my list of awards and achievements to find out more about how I can make your next real estate transaction a success!
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500 Sheridan Road, Wilmette
Tastefully updated and expanded... 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom Georgian. Great beach. Gorgeous landscaping. Family room with fireplace. Handsome library. Gracious living room with bay. Elegant formal dining room. Gourmet kitchen. Dry bar with wine cooler. Luxurious master suite. |
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166 Sheridan Road, Winnetka
Fabulous Architectural Details Exquisite French Country home custom designed by Cerny. Lovingly and elegantly restored to a meticulous standard of excellence. Welcoming vintage brick courtyard. Almost 1 acre with pool, poo, house, rock garden wall, blue stone terrace and enchanting gardens. Walk to beach and schools. |
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127 Glenwood, Winnetka
Buyer Representation The quintessential Winnetka home. Lovely traditional stone center-entry in secluded East location. Fifteen perfectly proportioned rooms with the most gorgeous millwork you will see. Beautifully paneled library. Stone wine cellar and fully equipped home theater. Leaded glass and multiple French doors open to private gardens and blue stone terraces. 6,900 square feet of quiet, powerful space. |
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241 Cumberland, Kenilworth
Enchanting & Elegant Kenilworth Tudor by Russell Wolcott. Beautifully appointed, architecturally stately, with great floor plan. Large foyer with spiral staircase leads to exquisite living room which opens to garden room and formal dining room. Large kitchen, butler's pantry, office, mud room and 2 car attached garage. 2nd floor has 6 bedrooms, 4 baths. 3rd floor play room with wet bar. Basement with new exercise room and workshop. A gem - close to schools, train and lake. |
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1010 Cherry Street, Winnetka
Buyer Representation Excellence in design, craftsmanship and materials create this wonderful new home. First fl. with LR, DR, office, and kitchen with large island and breakfast room opening to family room overlooking backyard. 2nd fl. has elegant master suite, 3 add'l BRs, 2BTHs, and ldy rm. 3rd fl. has sitting area, private BR and BTH. LL w/ rec.rm, BR, BTH, media rm, wine cellar. Convenient to schools, town, train, park |
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220 Woodstock, Kenilworth
Ambiance & Elegance Absolutely fabulous English Country Tudor. Exquisite architectural details and quality. Mint condition! Perfect floor plan! Gourmet kitchen, breakfast room with fireplace, vaulted sky lit family room with French doors to private, walled stone terrace with fountain. Handsome foyer. inviting sun room. Gracious living room has space for a baby grand piano. Luxurious master suite. Great storage. 2+ car attached garage. Brick driveway. Tranquil wooded property. |
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1014 Greenleaf, Wilmette
Buyer Representation Great value in EAST Wil-Col blt in 2004 by prominent NS builder Denis McKenna.Lush 192'deep lot in E.Wil near trains,shops,schls,town&beach.Open front porch,gracious entry,maple Kit w/isl&lge EA open to FR w/fp& drs to deck.1st flr private Officeor BR w/full ba.1st flr LDY,sep MudRm.5BR&4bths on 2nd.MBR w/beverage bar,spa bath&2walkin closets.Fab LL w/wetbar,RecRm,BR,ba,Off.Custom details. |
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610 Laurie Lane, Northfield
Buyer Representation STUNNING 11 ROOM TWO STORY CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY ON PRIVATE WOODED ACRE.WALLS OF GLASS VIEW BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS.DRAMATIC ENTRY W/FLOATING STAIRCASE.FABULOUS NEWER MSTR BDRM SUITE & LUXURY BATH W/GRANITE & PILLOWED MARBLE.10' BEAMED CEILINGS.COOKS KITCHEN W/DECK NEWER APPLICANCES.4 EXTRA RMS:DEN,LIBRARY,WORK-OUT LOFT,FAMILY ROOM WHICH COULD BE 5TH BDRM.3+ CAR HEATED GARAGE.NEWER MECHANICALS. |
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140 Westview Road, Winnetka
Designed by Paul Konstant Fabulous space designed by Paul Konstant for today's lifestyle. Better more versatile floor plan than new!Elegant living room-bay & ,gracious dining room views mature wooded property.Sparkling kitchen with excellent storage & delightful breakfast rm.Handsome family rm conveniently located with access also to sunrm& hobby rm.1st floor mud area & laundry rm.MBr suite!Walk to schools & parks.A gem! |
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1063 Meadow, Glencoe
Stunning East Location Spectacular ravine property. Deep lot. Exquisite new construction 15 room home. Fabulous views & exceptional light. Versatile floor plan: gracious living room opens to formal dining room with access to inviting library. Smashing state-of-the-art eat-in kitchen, mud room and attached garage. Luxury master suite with balcony. Lower level rec room, media room, game room and 1/2 kitchen. |
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927 Ashland, Wilmette
Buyer Representation CLASSIC,RENOVATED EAST WILMETTE HOME.HARDWOOD FLOORS,FOUR FIREPLACES,BEAMED CEILING DINING ROOM,STATE OF THE ART KITCHEN WITH LARGE EAT IN AREA.FAMILY ROOM OFF KITCHEN WITH BUILT-INS.MASTER BEDROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND UPDATED BATH WITH STEAM SHOWER & JACUZZI.THIRD FLOOR BEDROOM,SITTING ROOM W/FIREPLACE & FULL BATH.FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH BEDROOM,BAR,SAUNA & SHOWER. |
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1509 Asbury, Winnetka
FABULOUS ENGLISH HOME BUILT IN 2004 BY NOTED NORTH SHORE BUILDER.GREAT FLR PLAN;INCLUDES STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY & SMART HOUSE ELECTRONICS,FEATURING MAPLE CLOSET SYSTEMS,CUSTOM CABINETRY & HANDSOME WOOD & STONE FLOORING.SPARKLING KIT W/TOP OF THE LINE APPLIANCES,WELL PLANNED DELUXE PANTRY & HUGE GRANITE ISLAND OPENS TO WELCOMING FAM RM W/FRPL.LL HAS HOME THEATER,BR/OFF,FULL BAR,BA & GAME ROOM. |
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2413 Thornwood, Wilmette
BETTER THAN NEW 5 BEDROOM STUNNING HOME ACROSS FROM THORNWOOD PARK!SEEING IS BELIEVING-CENTER ENTRY W/HARDWOOD FLOORS,2 FRPLS & SPACIOUS ROOMS.GREAT KIT HAS CORIAN & GRANITE COUNTERS,MANY NEW APPL,SUB ZERO REFRIG,6 BURNER COOK TOP & MORE.MASTER BTH W/SKYLIGHT,WHIRLPOOL & DOUBLE SHOWER.FINISHED LOWER LEV-5TH BR,BA W/STEAM SHOWER,40' ENTERTAINMENT RM,10' CEILINGS.OFFICE&MORE.2ND LAUNDRY ON 2ND FLR. |
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509 Brier Street, Kenilworth
DISTINCTIVE DECORATOR DELIGHT ENCHANTING & GENEROUS ROOMS IN TRADITIONAL COLONIAL.QUALITY BUILT BRICK HOME HAS MANY EXTRA ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES-RARE OFFERING W/3 WOOD BURN FRPLS & 2 MASTER SUITES, SPACIOUS LIV RM,ELEGANT DIN RM OPENS TO GALLERY & PRETTY YARD.FAMILY RM,OFFICE & EAT-IN KIT.MBR HAS DRESSING RM & WALK-IN CLOSET AREA & FRPL.REC RM W/FRPL,LDY & MECH RMS.2 CAR HTD ATT GARAGE. |
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51 Warwick, Winnetka
ELEGANT BRICK RENOVATED HOME IN E WINNETKA.SEARS SCH JK-8.GREAT OPEN FLR PLAN W/HI CEILINGS,HDWD FLRS & LOVELY ARCH DETAILS & CHEERFUL WHITE EAT-IN KIT W/MARBLE CTTOPS & BRKFAST BAR OPENS TO SPACIOUS SUN-LIT FAM RM.EXC STORAGE & MUD RM.LG VERSATILE FOYER,FORMAL LIV RM W/FRPL.2ND FLR GREAT MASTER SUITE W/GORGEOUS MBATH+3 BR(NURS.)3RD FLR BR/OFF + MORE.3 BLKS TO SCHLS,TRAIN,PARKS. |
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1010 Hibbard, Wilmette
A 10+FABULOUS RENOVATION 13 ROOM,6 BR COLONIAL HAS NEW BRAZILIAN CHERRY WOOD FLRS,3 NEW GORGEOUS DELUXE BATHS.IDEAL FLOOR PLAN W/EXCELLENT TRAFFIC FLOW & LARGE ROOMS.APPEALING GREAT RM/FAMILY OPENS TO STUNNING NEW KIT & BRK RM+PANTRY OR COMP RM.2ND FLR BOASTS WOW MBR SUITE-SITTING AREA,NEW DRSG RM & BATH!LOWER LEV:REC,MEDIA,2ND KIT,BR. |
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1032 Forest Ave, Wilmette
Buyer Representation MUCH LARGER THAN IT APPEARS, SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT EAST WILMETTE HOME HAS A WONDERFUL FLOOR PLAN. LARGE FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOM, SUN ROOM, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 FIREPLACES. DELUXE MASTER BATH, BRIGHT KITCHEN W/EATING AREA OPENS TO FAMILY ROOM & SCREENED PORCH. BEAUTIFUL YARD. 2 CAR GARAGE. |
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1495 Oakwood, Highland Park
BELOW BUILDERS COST! HOME IS A MUST SEE.QUALITY TOP OF THE LINE NEW CONSTRUCTION CLOSE TO TOWN AND TRAIN.REMARKABLE FEATURES & ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN WONDERFUL 5 BEDROOM HOME WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN.DESIGNED & CONSTRUCTED BY ORREN PICKELL BUILDERS.STUNNING JAMES MARTIN ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ENHANCES THE DEEP LOT.PAVER DRIVEWAY & BLUESTONE PATIO. |
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435 Hawthorn Lane, Winnetka
TERRIFIC RENOVATED 13 RM EAST WINNETKA HOME.HAVE IT ALL, WALK TO TRAIN,SCHOOLS,LAKE & PARKS!DESIRABLE FLOOR PLAN W/SUNRM,GRACIOUS LIV & DR RMS,STATE OF ART KIT-GRANITE,TOP APPL,CUSTOM CAB,POT FILLER & EAT-IN.BONUS-BUTLER PANTRY,SINK & WINE CHILLER.INVITING FAMILY RM VIEWS NEWLY PROF LANDSCAPED FENCED YARD.NEW MASTER BTH,LUXURIOUS.FINISHED REC RM & OFF.NEW MUD RM TO NEW ATTACHED GARAGE. |
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2262 Drury Lane, Northfield
Country Living On Over An Acre Many new improvements in this fantastic 4 bedroom, 4.1 bath ranch with large 2-story addition! Lovely living room with marble fireplace and large picture windows with views of estate sized property. Addition includes 10-foot office overlooking the family room and 2 additional bedrooms. |
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1416 Edgewood Lane, Winnetka
Picture Perfect! Red brick 9 room, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Dutch Colonial with charm and character plus a versatile floor plan in sought-after location. A gem in mint condition with lovely architectural details! |
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4 Country Lane, Northfield
Northfield Ranch on 1.25 acre lot Enjoy an idyllic property with privacy and lovely vistas. The existing home offers a versatile floor plan ideal for entertaining and easy living with well-proportioned rooms, vaulted ceilings and 2 fireplaces. Six rooms include spacious living room, separate dining room, inviting sun room, roomy kitchen, and two large bedrooms. |
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1100 Tower Road, Winnetka
CHARM GALORE, SURPRISE INSIDE THIS CAPE COD COLONIAL IN THE HEART OF HUBBARD WOODS.WALK TO SCHOOLS,TRAIN,TOWN & PARK.GRACIOUS LARGE LIV RM W/FRPL,CHEERY KIT W/BRK CONVENIENT TO INVITING FAM RM,OFF,MUD AREA & BACK STAIRS.4 OR 5 BRS,3 FULL RENOVATED BATHS SOME W/WATERWORKS.BSMT HAS PLAY AREA,LAUNDRY & STORAGE RM.LOVELY PROF LDS YARD HAS PRIVATE COURTYARD. |
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404 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka
CHARM & AMBIANCE IN PICTURE PERFECT NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL W/ARCHITECTURAL MILL WORK,CHARACTER & DETAIL THRUOUT.SLATE FOYER LEADS TO SUNLIT GRACIOUS LR-5 FR DRS & MBLE FP.ELEGANT DR W/STUNNING MILLWORK & BLT-INS.UPDATED WHITE KIT W/EA.1ST FLR FAM RM W/DRS TO INVITING SCREENED PORCH-IDEAL FOR ENT OR ROMANTIC MEALS.1ST FLR LNDY,LRGE BR'S EXCELLENT CLOSETS.WALK TO SEARS SCHOOL. |
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504 Park, Wilmette
FOR TODAY'S LIFESTYLE WONDERFUL UPDATED VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE FOR TODAY'S LIFESTYLE HAS 4 BEDRMS,DRESSING RM/CLOSET IS 4TH BRM.AMENITIES INCLUDE NEW ELECTRICALS,WINDOWS & DOORS,ZONED HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING,MANY SKYLIGHTS PLUS MASTER BEDRM W/JACUZZI BATH.VERSATILE OPEN FLOOR PLAN FOR KITCHEN & GREAT RM W/OFFICE AREA.CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE.LOVELY NEW FENCE.A GEM! |
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1325 Ferndale Ave., Highland Park
Designed & built w/quality Home planned 4 today's lifestyle w/ traditional style. Fabulous expansion/new construction.Light & bright w/versatile floor plan.Special features include:state-of-the-art cook's delight kit w/brkfst rm & butler's pantry, cath-ceiling, great rm w/frplc opens to large deck, 1st flr off, 2 story foyer,MBR ste,2 WICs,& spa ba, upstairs ldy, 4 fam brs,fam rm & more! |
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2146 Elmwood, Wilmette
Buyer Representation THIS CHARMING BRICK CENTER ENTRY COLONIAL IN PRIZED KENILWORTH GARDENS OFFERS SO MUCH: GRACIOUS LIVING ROOM W/WOODBURNING FIREPLACE,FORMAL DINING ROOM,DELIGHTFUL SUNROOM OVERLOOKING PRIVATE,FENCED BACK YARD.TRADITIONAL DETAILING,FRESHLY PAINTED INSIDE AND OUT,NEWER KITCHEN AND UPDATED BATHS, NEW LANDSCAPING. A REAL VALUE WITH ROOM TO EXPAND AND GREAT UPWARD POTENTIAL. |
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2259 Farnsworth Lane, Northbrook
Listed & Sold by Linda Martin! Wonderful custom-built & renovated Cape Cod in desirable District 30 on 1/4 acre. Only two blocks to Wescott School plus convenient to other schools, train & town. Lovely millwork plus gleaming hardwood floors. Newer kitchen w/breakfast bar. Cathedral great room. 2 updated baths, 1 with whirlpool. Versatile floor plan. Terrific rec room, office area and large laundry/mechanical room. Professionally landscaped yard. 2.5 car garage. Wow! |
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1809 Winetka Ave, Northfield
REHABBERS DELIGHT IN AS IN CONDITION!BRICK/FRAME, 8 RM, 4 BEDROOM,2 1/2 BATH COLONIAL HOME.HARDWOOD IN MOST ROOMS & ALL BEDROOMS.CERAMIC TILE IN KITCHEN & 2ND FLOOR BATHS.FAMILY ROOM CONVENIENT TO KITCHEN.2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE.FORCED AIR HEAT,CENTRAL AIR,BASEMENT SUMP PUMP IN AS IN CONDITION. |
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1041 N Ridge Ave, Wilmette
Buyer Representation ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE HISTORIC MALLINCKRODT IN THE PARK. EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCES WHERE LUXURY IS STANDARD. INTERIORS INCLUDE HARDWOOD FLOORS, CUSTOM CABINETRY, MARBLE BATHS, CHEFS KITCHEN, & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. A 24 HR DRATTENDANT, PERSONAL CONCIERGE SERVICE, ATT HEATED GARAGE, & ELEVATOR PROVIDE THE LIFESTYLE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS 62+. IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY. |
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640 Winnetka Mews, Winnetka
FRESH AS A DAISY CONDO IN SOUGHT AFTER WINNETKA MEWS BUILDING.NEWLY PAINTED PLUS NEUTRAL NEW CARPETING.BRIGHT & SPACIOUS ROOMS.LOVELY VIEWS FROM LIVING RM W/WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE & SEPARATE DINING RM OPENS TO BALCONY.2ND BEDROOM MAY BE USED AS FAMILY RM.IN-UNIT LAUNDRY,INDOOR HEATED PARKING.LOVELY OUTDOOR POOL.SHOPPING,TRAIN & VILLAGE CLOSE BY.ENJOY IMMEDIATELY! |
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257 Wagner, Northfield
CHARM, CHARACTER & CONVENIENCE IN THIS WONDERFUL BRICK COLONIAL RANCH.TERRIFIC CONDO ALTERNATIVE W/PICTURESQUE PRIVATE FENCED YARD.VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN,2 FIREPLACES,SPACIOUS LIVING RM HAS MUSIC AREA,FRPL & FR DOORS TO GALLERY & SCREENED PORCH.GRACIOUS DINING RM W/FRPL & STORAGE CLOSETS COULD ALSO BE USED AS A FAM RM.EAT-IN KIT LEADS TO UTILITY RM,SCR POR & 1 CAR ATT GARAGE. A GEM! |
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444 Winnetka, Winnetka
2 BEDROOM TOWNHOME. SOUGHT AFTER END UNIT IN EAST WINNETKA. |
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680 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
AMAZINGLY SPACIOUS & GRACIOUS 5 ROOM, 2 BEDRM & 2 BATH UNIT IN A DESIRABLE QUIET LOCATION!LOVELY TREETOP VIEWS TO THE WEST FROM THE LIVING RM & READING AREA.BEAUTIFUL NEW NEUTRAL CARPET & NEWER EAT-IN KITCHEN.INVITING GAS LOG FIREPLACE IN LIVING RM.READING AREA HAS POTENTIAL FOR 'DEN OR MEDIA RM.' MASTER BDRM HAS WALK-IN CLOSET & EXTRA CLOSET.IN UNIT LAUNDRY.1 CAR HEATED INDOOR GARAGE. |
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906 Greenwood #3E, Evanston
STUNNING VINTAGE TOP FLOOR CONDO W/ARCHITECTURAL/ARTIST'S FLAIR! VAULTED CEILINGS, MANY SKYLIGHTS+SPACIOUS ROOMS MAKE IT A 1 OF A KIND! GRACIOUS SEPARATE DIN RM.BRIGHT KIT. WITH BUTLER'S PANTRY W/ORIGINAL CABINETRY+PANTRY CLOSET.MBR IS USED AS OFFICE/GUEST RM. VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN!HRWD FLRS. & CEILING FANS.LARGE CLOSETS+ STORAGE.LDY & BIKE RMS.EASY ZONED PKG.FRESH NEUTRAL PAINT JOB. |
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7601 N Lincoln #502, Skokie
Listed & Sold by Linda Martin! Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit in Lincoln Tower. Spacious living & dining rms. Unit features lovely eat-in kitchen; large master suite w/private bath & walk-in closet; oversized balcony; & in-unit laundry. Top it off w/2 indoor heated garage spaces, pool, exercise rm & party room and you have it all! Transportation at the corner. |
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7601 N Lincoln #209, Skokie
Listed & Sold by Linda Martin! Beautiful 2 bedroom,2 bath unit in Lincoln Tower.Spacious living & dining rms.Unit Features lovely eat-in kitchen;large master suite w/private bath & walk-in closet;oversized balcony;& in-unit laundry.Top it off w/2 indoor heated garage spaces,pool,exersise rm & party room and you have it all!!! Transportation at the corner |