Lot 14 – 8 Alexandra Drive – Mettawa, IL

Riverside Forest

PRICE for Lot Only: $745,000 MLSNI#: 06640239

PRICE for Lot w/Home: $1,795,000 MLSNI #: 06458049 MAP #: 1262556

Architectural Rendering of Proposed Construction – Stone, stucco, wood shutters!

Lot 14 – 8 Alexandra Drive

Riverside Forest of Mettawa

Side & back of home, showing 3 car garage & portico w/sun deck from

Master Bedroom above.

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION HOME SPECS:

Rooms: 9 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 full, 1 Powder Garage: 3 cars (22x31)

Living Room: 11x16 Dining Room: 13x19 Family Room: 16x20 Kitchen: 14x20

Master BR: 16x19 BR 2: 13x15 BR 3: 12x15

BR 4: 13x13 Library: 12x14 Foyer: 10x19 Laundry: 7x20

Property Taxes for 2005: $1,048

DIRECTIONS: From 294, west to St. Mary’s Road – south to Riverside Forest, west on Alexandra Dr. to Lot 14

Timeless Design new construction home to be built by Meridian-Porter Builders on this spectacular 2.7+ acre site in Riverside Forest of Mettawa. This award-winning home design features a beautiful open floor plan with many special features. The two-story foyer features a mahogany or mahogany-look fiberglass door with two sidelights, porcelain floors, and wood stairs with wrought iron spindles; it opens through arched openings into the living room on the right and the dining room on the left. The dining room features Brazilian cherry (or oak) floors, 7” crown moldings and 5” chair rails, with a 10’ tray ceiling. The living room also features Brazilian cherry (or oak) floors, 7” crown moldings, and 10’ volume ceilings. Double doors lead to the library, featuring Brazilian cherry (or oak) floors, 10’ coffered ceilings, and built-in cabinetry. The family room, off the kitchen, features 4” hardwood plank floors, 5” crown moldings, and a gas fireplace.

The gourmet kitchen features porcelain floors, a window box over the sink, 5” crown moldings, a 24”x72” island with granite countertop, and a large walk-in pantry with shelves. Proposed kitchen cabinets are to be maple or cherry (buyer’s option) raised panel cabinets with granite countertops. Appliances include a paneled Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, a warmer drawer, an oven with microwave above, a dishwasher, a cook-top, and a double bowl sink.

The large breakfast area off the kitchen has a great view of the family room, and a door to the 13’x13’ open air portico, which has an option for cedar decking or brick patio pavers. Adjoining the portico is a terrace, built of your choice of cedar decking or brick patio pavers, and featuring an outdoor fireplace!

The powder room off the foyer has a marble floor, 7” crown moldings, and a beveled mirror with limestone surround. The mud room/1^st floor laundry room has slate tile floors, a coat closet, separate boot closet, a laundry tub, and stacked washer & dryer. Currently located off the mud/laundry room is a full bathroom with a tub & shower.

The dramatic master bedroom, with a double-door entry, features a 12’ trayed ceiling with dome rope lights, and a gas fireplace. The master bath has radiant-heated marble flooring, a volume ceiling with crown molding, beveled mirrors with limestone surround, separate sinks with granite countertops and maple or cherry (buyer’s option) raised panel cabinets, a dressing area, separate shower, separate whirlpool or soaker tub. There are separate his & hers large walk-in closets with custom cabinetry; one closet features a built-in ironing board. A French door from the master bath leads to a 13’x13’ sun deck that has a Dura deck finish.

The additional three upstairs bedrooms all have tray ceilings, large walk-in closets, carpeted floors and adjoining bathrooms.

Note that both the first & second floor have laundry rooms, washer & dryer included. There is also a central vacuum system, a fireplace in the basement (with potential to finish for more living area), and the doors are solid core with brushed nickel hardware.

This home is served by the highly-rated Vernon Hills Grade Schools (District 73) & Vernon Hills High School (District 128).

This proposed home will be very close to the Des Plaines River Trail for riding, biking or walking, either north to Wisconsin, or south through Lake County to Cook County! Floor plan available!

CALL:

TOM GLUSIC, GRI, CRS - 847-573-1142

THE MARKETING SPECIALIST REAL ESTATE

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