A little over 12 years after it originally sold to its present owners Tim and Trisha Johnson for over $1.6 million, a freshly remodeled home in an affluent Chicago suburb tucked along Lake Michigan’s North Shore has once again popped up for sale. To get the keys to the opulent Georgian-style mansion, which is now advertised for just under $5.2 million, though, you’ll need to bring along a little extra cash this time.
Nestled in a tree-lined street in East Winnetka, the estate was constructed in 1921 but underwent a major refurbishment and expansion in 2018. It is hidden behind a wrought-iron gate. And if the location seems a little familiar, it could be from its major part in the 1990 smash hit movie Home Alone, which has since gone on to become a classic. The posh estate was portrayed on screen as the residence of eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), who had to ward off two inept robbers known as the Wet Bandits after his family unintentionally left him behind while they flew to Paris for the holidays.
Described in the listing held by Coldwell Banker Realty’s Dawn McKenna Group as a “rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic movie residences in American pop culture,” the stately red brick structure features five bedrooms and six baths in a little more than 9,100 square feet of multi-level living space decked out with its share of modern amenities.
A magnificent entry hall that opens to a formal dining room and a living room with a fireplace on either side is one of the many features of the main floor. From there, a gourmet kitchen with two islands, top-tier Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a breakfast nook with a built-in banquette is adjacent to the family room, which has a coffered ceiling and French doors that open to a screened porch heated by a wood-burning fireplace.
The ground floor also has an office, a mud room, and a charming den. The main suite is located upstairs and features a walk-in closet, a marble-clad bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanities, and a separate shower. The finished basement has a movie theater, a gym, a lounge area, a game room with a wet bar, a genuine 3-point line indoor sports court, and a movie theater. Additionally, there’s a guest bedroom with its own bathroom located in the previous attic space.
The nearly half-acre of grassy grounds with a wood deck perfect for partying and al fresco sitting, as well as a hot tub, complete this extravagant offering. There is also an extra parking space and a connected, heated three-car garage on the property.
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