4943 S Woodlawn Avenue Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Chicago,IL 60615
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,720 sqft
Price per Sqft $503
MLS Listing ID 12154727
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1910
Annual Tax Amount $42,282
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 9,487 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 53 X 179
Property Description
This magnificent residence is located on a verdant tree-lined street in the heart of the Kenwood Historic District. While constructed after the turn of the last century, the house has been elegantly and thoroughly updated for life in the current one. Horatio R. Wilson was a well-respected architect of his time, and his work is known for structural integrity and quality of materials - each of which are apparent decades after he first conceived of the design. Sited on a ridge that once ran across the Kenwood landscape, the impressive house had been meticulously maintained by former owners, and that stewardship continues. Behind the handsome facade of the nearly 8,000 square foot house is a wide array of aesthetic and mechanical improvements recently completed. The latest renovation (following an earlier gut rehab) included extensive masonry work, new windows, floors sanded and refinished, fireplaces relined and chimneys tuckpointed, new lighting, new bathrooms; all combine to make this a home that is a rarity in the neighborhood - truly move in ready. The quality of the residence is apparent the moment one enters the foyer, with an elegant carved stairway that rises the full three levels, capped by a dramatic skylight. The refined layout of the main level offers a formal living and dining rooms, a library (each with a fireplace) and a kitchen that was transformed by John Vinci, a living legend of Chicago architecture. The stunning space offers Bulthaup cabinetry, with vistas that extend to the lush exterior through a glass wall to covered porch framed by commercial grade railings and staircase, accented by recessed lighting in the warmth of a wood slat ceiling. The second and third levels of the house each feature three bedrooms and multiple baths, of which the Primary Bath is truly a room with a view. Large welcoming landings, hardwood floors, walk-in closets, vintage woodwork, crown moldings, leaded glass - the amenities are too numerous to list! And they continue on the lower level, with a mud room complete with dog spa, exercise room, additional full laundry, game room, family room and storage. The coach house was fully renovated and accommodates two cars (with EV charger) below the contemporary one-bedroom apartment. Kenwood is a short 8-minute drive from the Loop, near the University of Chicago, Laboratory Schools and all the Hyde Park community has to offer. A stunning property where you can with the next chapter of its extraordinary history.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Community Park,Tennis Court(S)
Rooms
Basement Full,Walkout
Interior
Interior Features Skylight(s),Hardwood Floors,Second Floor Laundry,Walk-In Closet(s),Historic/Period Mlwk,Granite Counters,Separate Dining Room
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air,Zoned
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Gas Starter
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Disposal
Laundry Multiple Locations
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck,Patio
Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Waterfront false
View Y/N true
Roof Type Slate
Building
Story 3 Stories
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan,Public
New Construction false
Schools
School District 299,299,299
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None