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Listing of the week

This lovely Inverness home, built in 1989, is traditional with a decidedly contemporary twist inside that will delight young, growing families.

The drive up to this stately tan brick and wood-shake shingle home features a large circular driveway and lovely lampposts, reminiscent of Europe.

But the interior is designed for an active American family with what seems like miles of light-toned hardwood floors, marble foyer, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, study, formal living room and dining room, two-story family room, laundry room and first-floor in-law bedroom suite.

On the second floor there is a newly-remodeled master suite, three additional bedrooms and a loft, while the basement features a huge entertainment space.

Listing agents Tony and Tina Sarantakis of Coldwell Banker Residential offer further details:

What is this home’s hidden gem?#147;The hidden gem is the expansive, finished lower level. Its numerous amenities include an additional 31-by-13-foot family room with fireplace, wet bar, billiards area and exercise room with a full bath. This lower level is perfect for entertaining guests.#148;What would your perfect buyer look like?#147;This home is great for a large family with kids. It is perfect for hosting guests, with an open, airy floor plan, gourmet kitchen, a volume family room, a beautifully designed lower level and a large, private deck.#148;What is the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood?#147;Inverness Hills has the friendliest neighbors #151; people you can count on when the need arises. The location is close to shopping, parks, the much sought-after (Palatine Township Elementary) District 15 and Fremd High schools, which all contribute to the popularity of this #145;user-friendly#146; neighborhood.#148;What television show can you picture taking place in this home?#147;We can picture Commissioner Reagan of #145;Blue Bloods#146; dining with his father, kids and grandkids in the beautiful formal dining room. They follow dinner with political conversation and after-dinner cocktails in the library/study. The grandkids are welcome to retreat to their own rooms or spend an evening together on the lower level.#148;What is one adjective that you would use to describe this home?#147;Inviting. Robust brick lampposts greet you as you enter the driveway. The warm grand foyer and spectacular lower level truly make this house feel like a home.#148;Name some trees, shrubs or plants featured in the yard.#147;Gorgeous crab, pines and evergreens are accented by garden beds.#148; 30012009A two-story family room is light and airy. 30012009This house has an expansive finished lower level with family room, fireplace and wet bar. On the MarketAddress: 1500 Guthrie Drive, InvernessAsking price: $719,900Open house: Noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 19Square footage: 4,519Bedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms; 4 full, 1 half bathYear built: 1989Listing agents: Tony and Tina Sarantakis, Coldwell Banker Residential BrokerageCall: (847) 431-3370Email: Tina.Sarantakis@cbexchange.comWeb: www.InvernessHills.com

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