On the Market: Star of the show
Have you ever watched those home remodeling shows on cable television and envied the people who were able to live in such splendor once the show was done filming? The owners of an Arlington Heights home who experienced this firsthand now have this house on the market.
Renowned architect Robert Flubacker expanded and renovated the home in 2001 and then had his work featured on HGTV’s “New Spaces” program.
The house features a gourmet cherry kitchen with professional grade appliances and a two-tiered granite island with seating and pendant lighting, as well as a bridal staircase, private master suite with a steam shower and whirlpool tub, heated garage, huge family room with vaulted ceiling and a finished basement recreation room.
And if that is not enough, the location is ideal since the home backs up to Heritage Park, which features tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a playground for the little ones.
Listing agent Diane Jamieson adds more detail:
What’s the hidden gem in this house?#147;While the curb appeal is an A+, the house appears to be a typical four-bedroom, 2frac12;-bath home. But once inside, you realize it is anything but typical. The large custom cherry kitchen is open to a huge family room with 12-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace and wet bar. The southern exposure ensures abundant natural light during all four seasons of the year.#148;What would your perfect buyer look like?#147;Anyone who wants to live on a quiet street in an established neighborhood but prefers a home that is suited for today#146;s modern lifestyle.#148;What surprises you about this house?#147;The home#146;s logical floor plan and open spaces are not what one would expect to find in a traditional colonial. Bob Flubacker designed the expansion to include many architectural details that make it a one-of-a-kind offering.#148;If this house were featured on a TV show, which one would it be?#147;This home was featured on HGTV#146;s #145;New Spaces#146; during the expansion and renovation in 2001.#148;What#146;s the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood? #147;The home backs up to Heritage Park so you can literally enjoy all of the activities of a world-class park without crossing a street.#148;What#146;s one adjective you#146;d use to describe the house?#147;Impressive.#148;Name three plants, flowers or trees in the yard.#147;A multi-stem river birch, classic and miniature lilac bushes, and mature arborvitae that provide a green screen of privacy while enjoying the backyard.#148; 1024680Family members can sit back and relax in the great room. 1024680Landscaping surrounds the patio out back, which overlooks Heritage Park. On the marketAddress: 503 W. Haven Drive, Arlington HeightsAsking price: $669,000Square footage: 3,561Bedrooms/baths: 4 bedrooms and 2½ bathsYear built: 1968; expanded and renovated in 2001Realtor: Diane Jamieson, Coldwell Banker ResidentialCall: (847) 401-0462Email: Diane.Jamieson@cbexchange.com