When Hinsdale area residents talk about "that one house I've always admired", you know that have you earned a place in their minds...

There’s curb appeal and then there’s curb appeal. When I’m talking about the latter, a conversation about architecture in Hinsdale IL cannot be complete without discussion of CaprioPrisby, a prominent local architectural firm. Their slogan “Structures Which Express Our Lives” is evident in the quintessential family home located at 427 W. Walnut in Hinsdale.

 

This home is idyllically located in the heart of the Monroe Elementary School area. In fact, Monroe school is located across the street. As such, there’s really no reason to be late for school. Ever. It’s in a quiet section of Hinsdale.

Although it contains some 7,000 square feet of living area, it maintains a welcoming warmth throughout the home. Make no mistake-this is a large home. It just has the intimate personality of  one less expansive.

At approximately 600 square feet (about the size of a three car garage), the kitchen is clearly the home’s nerve center. It has double everything. That includes eight linear feet of refrigerator and freezer space. Tons of counter space. Spacious island with more-than-enough work space and eat-in area. The contiguous breakfast area has a panoramic view of the back yard.

To further whet your appetite for detail, please read on….

Main Level

Foyer (15 x 12) ~
 8-foot, 2 ¼-inch thick Mahogany entry door with lead beveled glass and 7-inch tall steeple tip hinges
 4-inch wide white oak flooring
 9-foot ceiling height
 Two guest coat closets
 Traditional, extra wide turn-back staircase with wool runner
 Recessed can lighting with smart house control

Living Room (15 x 14) ~
 4-inch wide white oak flooring
 Two French doors leading to covered wrap-around porch
 Fireplace with granite surround and traditional mantel
 Two-piece crown molding
 Chair rail around perimeter
 Low voltage lighting to accentuate art work

Dining Room (17 x 13) ~
 4-inch wide white oak flooring
 Two French doors leading to covered wrap-around porch
 True raised panel wainscoting
 Two-piece crown molding
 Whole-house surround sound system
 Perimeter lighting with smart house control
 Designer light fixture

Butler’s Pantry (7 x 6) ~
 Imported Italian limestone flooring
 Painted and glazed, upper and lower, beaded inset cabinets
 Granite counter top
 Wine captain
 Dumbwaiter for easy transportation of goods between garage and house

Kitchen (29 x 20) ~
 Imported Italian limestone flooring
 Custom, knotty alder wood, beaded inset cabinets
 Granite counter tops
 Triple basin sink with Grohe faucets
 14-foot island with vegetable sink and built-in table with room for 5 chairs
 Appliance package includes one 48-inch SubZero refrigerator; one 48-inch SubZero freezer; Thermador 48-inch range/oven with two ovens, six burners, griddle and convection; Dacor 30-inch dishwasher; built-in Dacor microwave; Scottman’s ice maker
 Built-in desk area
 Ample recessed lighting with smart house control

Breakfast Room (15 x 11) ~
 Imported Italian limestone flooring
 Wall of windows with transoms
 Double French door access to rear deck
 Tray ceiling with bead board inset

Family Room (20 x 16) ~
 4-inch wide white oak flooring
 Vaulted ceiling with architectural truss system
 Stone fireplace
 Built-in, knotty alder, beaded inset cabinets with lead beveled glass
 Built-in knotty alder entertainment center
 Stained glass leaded windows
 Ceiling fan
 Whole-house sound system

Den (17 x 13) ~
 French door access
 4-inch white oak flooring
 Fireplace with granite surround and wood mantel
 Built-in shelves/bookcases on either side of fireplace
 8-foot French door to covered porch
 Knotty alder crown molding
 Knotty alder chair rail
 Knotty alder beaded inset cabinets
 Panasonic business phone system

Powder Room ~
 Furniture-grade vanity with beaded inset doors
 Wood mirror wrap
 Granite counter top
 Grohe faucet
 Wall sconces

Laundry Room (8 x ~
 Imported Italian limestone flooring
 Beaded inset cabinets
 Granite counter top
 Full-size sink with Grohe faucet
 Maytag Neptune washer and dryer
 Exhaust fan
 Built-in ironing board

Second Level

Second Level Hallway ~
 Two lighted art niches with marble slab tops
 4-inch white oak flooring
 Linen closet
 Laundry chute

Master Bedroom (18 x 17) ~
 Custom wool carpeting
 Tray ceiling
 Ceiling fan
 Crown molding
 Whole-house sound system
 Private access to covered terrace
 Extremely large walk-in closet with folding island and custom organization system
 Pull-down storage access in walk-in closet

Master Bathroom ~
 Imported Italian stone flooring and walls
 Furniture-grade, beaded inset vanities
 Marble slab counter tops
 Wood mirror wraps
 His and her sinks
 Make-up area
 Custom, ½-inch thick shower/steam enclosure
 Steam shower with body sprays, two rain heads, hand-held shower head and bench
 Towel warmer
 Kohler whirlpool tub
 Marble slab tub deck
 Private commode room
 Sconce lighting
 Plantation shutters
 Skylight

Bedroom 2 (14 x 12) ~
 Plush carpeting
 Tray ceiling
 Crown molding
 Walk-in closet
 Ceiling fan
 Stained glass accent window
 Private bathroom

Full Bathroom 2 ~
 Private bathroom for Bedroom 2
 Stone tile flooring and shower surround
 Natural wood vanity
 Granite counter top
 Kohler plumbing fixtures
 Private water closet

Bedroom 3 (16 x 14) ~
 Plush carpeting
 Crown molding
 Walk-in closet
 Private bathroom

Full Bathroom 3 ~
 Private bathroom for Bedroom 3
 Stone tile flooring
 Natural wood vanity
 Granite counter top
 Kohler plumbing fixtures
 Private water closet
 Window with Plantation shutters

Bedroom 4 (15 x 14) ~
 Neutral plush carpeting
 Crown molding
 Walk-in closet
 Private bathroom

Full Bathroom 4 ~
 Private bathroom for Bedroom 4
 Stone tile flooring and tub surround
 Kohler plumbing fixtures
 Natural wood vanity
 Granite counter top

Third Level

Bedroom 5 (19 x 13) ~
 Multi-level loop carpeting with 4-inch wide white oak accent flooring
 Ceiling fan
 Two walk-in closets
 Private bathroom

Full Bathroom 5 ~
 Private bathroom for Bedroom 5
 Stone tile flooring and shower surround
 Natural wood vanity
 Granite counter top
 Kohler plumbing fixtures
 Skylight

Lower Level (11-foot ceiling height)

Recreation Room (22 x 22) ~
 Brick and stone fireplace with aged timber mantel
 Built-in entertainment system
 Whole-house sound speakers
 Ceiling fan
 Crown molding
 Tall base molding

Bar Area (15 x 14) ~
 Slate tile flooring
 Whole-house sound speakers
 Knotty pine bar with two-tier granite counter top and room for 6 bar stools
 Pendant lighting over bar
 Bar features refrigerator, dishwasher, Scotsman ice maker, microwave, sink and disposal
 Radiant heat in floor

Wine Cellar ~
 Cedar rack system for over 700 bottles
 Stained glass facade
 Double French door access

Powder Room ~
 Slate tile flooring
 Knotty pine vanity
 Granite counter top
 Crown molding
 Kohler plumbing fixtures
 Radiant heat in floor

Bedroom 6 (14 x 15) ~
 Neutral plush carpeting
 Two reach-in closets
 Ceiling fan
 Crown molding
 Tall base molding
 Windows with Plantation shutters
 Radiant heat in floor

Full Bathroom ~
 Stone tile flooring
 Wood vanity
 Granite counter top
 Steam shower with body sprays and granite bench
 Towel warmer
 Radiant heat in floor

Mud Room (15 x 7) ~
 Slate tile flooring
 Coat closet
 Knotty pine locker/cubby system
 Dumbwaiter
 Ample recessed can lighting
 Radiant hat in floor

Miscellaneous

Interior Features ~
 8-foot, 1 ¾”-thick, six-panel doors
 8 ½-inch high base molding
 Eagle brand simulated divided light windows
 Smart House technology (ask for a demonstration and be amazed)
 State-of-the-art audio/visual and motion security system
 Central vacuum throughout the house

Mechanicals ~
 Three 90%-plus efficiency furnaces and three central air conditioning condensing units
 Kohler generator for back-up power and lighting
 Snow melt system for driveway (no more shoveling)
 Radiant heat throughout basement
 400-amp electrical service

Exterior Features ~
 Brick, stone and cedar siding exterior
 Bead board ceiling on wrap-around porch
 Cedar shake roof
 Copper gutters
 Brick, stone and cedar fence
 Stone retaining wall
 3-car heated garage
 In-ground pool with automatic electric cover
 Hot tub with waterfall feature
 Thermador built-in gas grill
 Outdoor fireplace
 Extensive holiday light electrical outlets
 Outdoor speakers at pool, hot tub and deck
 Snow melt system on rear patio
 Lawn sprinkler system
 Professionally landscaped with landscape lighting

Schools ~
All school scores can be viewed online at www.BryanBomba.com
 Monroe Grade School, District 181
http://www.d181.org/schools/monroe/
 Clarendon Hills Middle School, District 181
http://www.d181.org/schools/monroe/
 Hinsdale Central High School, District 86
http://www.hinsdale86.org/hinsdale_central.htm

Important Link ~
 Village of Hinsdale
 http://www.villageofhinsdale.org

Thank you for taking the time to consider this home.  The owners would like to thank you as well.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  It would be my pleasure to assist you!

Bryan Bomba
RE/MAX Elite 
630.706.7223
Bryan@BryanBomba.com

ALL ROOM, AS WELL AS LOT, MEASUREMENTS, ARE APPROXIMATE. ALL INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE LISTING AGENT AND IS PRESENTED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING A BUYER IN MAKING A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY. IN ARRIVING AT A DECISION TO BUY, THE BUYER IS CAUTIONED TO VERIFY TO HIS OR HER SATISFACTION ANY INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN THAT WILL HAVE INFLUENCE UPON THEIR DECISION. NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED BY RE/MAX ELITE OR THE DESIGNATED AGENT FOR INACCURACIES, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS PRESENTATION 02/28/08.

 

At any time, please feel free to ask your question. Or, if you prefer, contact me to arrange a walk through of this home.

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