Homes going on the auction block Sept. 26
The suggested opening bid for this 4,125-square-foot custom home in McHenry is $250,000.
Sheldon Good & Company Auctions LLC is inviting buyers to name their price on a 4,125-square-foot, single-family home in McHenry's Martin Wood neighborhood; a 3,600-square-foot lakefront co-op in Chicago; and a single-family home in Willowbrook, on a half-acre of land.
Each property will be offered for sale at an auction, scheduled for Sept. 26 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago. Registration is at 6 p.m., and the auction begins at 7 p.m., announced Steven L. Good, chairman & CEO of the Chicago-based real estate services firm. The auction will follow an open out-cry format.
Estate home in McHenry
The 4,125-square-foot, single-family home in McHenry's Martin Wood neighborhood is custom-built and features four bedrooms, 3½ baths and a three-car garage.
"This estate's Classic American-style exterior meshes nicely with its graciously proportioned, richly detailed interior," said Good.
The home's open floor plan is accentuated by a granite fireplace in the living room, a den, with direct access to a private rear deck, and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors throughout. An oversized, granite-topped, multi-level center island with breakfast bar is the highlight of the kitchen, which also includes custom cherry cabinetry and a large eat-in area.
Stand-out features of the home's second level include custom French doors leading to a master suite with cathedral ceilings, two skylights and a granite fireplace. The master bath has radiant heated floors, granite countertops, custom cherry cabinetry as well as a steam shower with a bench seat and a large jetted tub. The home also includes approximately 2,000 square feet of unfinished space on the lower level.
This property is being offered with a suggested opening bid of $250,000. Located at 6205 Whiteoak Drive, it can be inspected from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 and Sept. 16.
Lake View co-op
Also being offered at the September 26 auction is an exclusive, 3,600-square-foot, renovated co-op in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood. Located within a vintage building, at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Grace Street, the home includes two bedrooms (with the potential of four bedrooms), four full baths and a garage space.
The home is accessed via an elevator that opens to a private entryway outfitted with gray marble tile and a crystal chandelier. The foyer includes 48 feet of space, complete with custom bookshelves, classic Corinthian, volute ceiling trusses and crown molding.
A large, wood-burning or gas fireplace, along with an attached sunroom with views of a large neighborhood park and Lake Michigan are the highlight of the living area. There is also a second gas fireplace in the dining room which can accommodate more than a dozen dinner guests.
Other highlights of the living area include a den/library with rich walnut wainscoting and built-in bookshelves, a built-in entertainment nook, flanked by two closets, in the family room, and a kitchen with stainless steel, commercial-grade appliances, granite countertops and a full-size wine cooler. A third fireplace can be found in the master bedroom suite. The master suite also includes a dressing room and two full baths.
The building features a 24-hour doorman, indoor swimming pool, fitness center and children's play room.
The suggested opening bid is $350,000. Located at 3750 N. Lake Shore Drive, #10A, this property can be inspected from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9 and Sept. 16.
Willowbrook home
The final property available is a new renovation four-bedroom plus den/study, five-bath home on a half-acre lot in the village of Willowbrook, roughly 20 miles southwest of Chicago. Located at 7508 Brookbank Road, this home is within walking distance of both Hinsdale South High School and Gower Middle School.
Features of this home include oak hardwood flooring, double crown molding, granite kitchen countertops and stainless steel kitchen appliances, two fireplaces and a finished basement. Additionally, the master bedroom suite offers a whirlpool bath and access to a private balcony.
This home will be sold at or above the minimum bid of only $500,000. It can be inspected from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sundays, Aug. 26, Sept. 9 and Sept. 16.
For more information on any of the properties and to obtain bidder's information packets, call Sheldon Good & Company at (800) 315-2199, or visit www.sheldongood.com.