On the market: Naperville home with prairie styling
Residing in Naperville’s popular Saybrook subdivision is a dream in and of itself, but living here in this dramatic custom-built stone and stucco home with a touch of Prairie-style architecture would truly define the term, “living the dream.”
The first-floor master suite features a one of a kind, spa-style bath with a walk-in, locker-style, glass-block shower and tub and huge walk-in closet with an organizer system and access to the attic above. You can also walk through the suite’s French doors onto the paver patio to enjoy your morning coffee.
In addition, the chef-friendly kitchen creates an inviting environment with high-end custom cabinetry, a large prep island with sink, an abundance of granite counter space and both recessed and “up” lighting. All of the appliances are stainless steel, including the six-burner gas cooktop, and the adjoining breakfast room features a wall of windows, a built-in bookcase, a breakfast and coffee bar and glass French doors that open onto the patio.
The den, with its hardwood floors, coffered ceiling, fireplace and glass French doors, is a warm and inviting room and the very open, two-story dining room with built-in credenza is great for entertaining.
The great room also makes an instant impression with its fluted columns with inset lighting, fluted door casings, massive two-story brick and stone fireplace with a stone mantle, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flank it.
Listing agent Janet Sinibaldi of Coldwell Banker in Naperville offers further details:
What is the hidden gem in this house?#147;A wide, custom-designed staircase that complements the foyer staircase leads to a 2,400-square-foot finished basement. This spacious retreat features a custom-designed wet bar with cherry cabinets and granite countertops. There is also a built-in fireplace featuring a black granite surround and cherry paneling and a media area with custom-built cherry cabinets. Space also abounds for a pool table and a card and game area. The lower level also has an exercise room, a fourth bedroom, hobby room and a full bath with shower.What would your perfect buyer look like?#147;The family or couple who appreciates fine quality appointments in a home in an ideal location.#148;What surprises you about this house?#147;The home gives a soothing feeling when living there and is much larger than the front facade would suggest. The main level alone features a master suite, two-story great room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, den, powder room and laundry room. Additional bedrooms are found on the second floor and in the basement.#148;If this house were featured on a dramatic or comedy TV show, which one would it be?#147;Modern Family.#148;What is the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood?#147;Charming, tree-lined Saybrook is located on Naperville#146;s north side, within a mile of the Naperville commuter train stop, the I-88 tollway and downtown Naperville. You can walk to the new Nike Park with its lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, and artificial soccer and football field, as well as to the grocery store, hardware story, barber and Dairy Queen.#148;The neighbors are excellent and the neighborhood itself is a throwback to the past, where kids grow up in a true idyllic neighborhood with tree-lined, canopied streets and an active association that has a swimming pool and sponsors activities like a progressive dinner, book club, garden club and Easter egg hunt. Children can also walk to a school that is part of a nationally-recognized school district.#148;What is one adjective you would use to describe this house?#147;Relaxing.#148;Name three plants, flowers or trees in the yard.#147;Aromatic lilacs, magnificent magnolias and stunning double cherry blossom trees.#148; 15091004A two-story great room shows how much larger this home is than the front facade would suggest. 18091203The spacious basement with a wet bar is a hidden gem in this Naperville home. On the MarketAddress: 1305 N. Loomis St., NapervilleAsking price: $799,999Open house: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4Square footage: 3,040 plus a 2,312-square-foot finished basementBedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms, 3½ bathsYear built: 2002Listing agent: Janet Sinibaldi, Coldwell Banker ResidentialPhone: (630) 234-1302Email: janet.sinibaldi@cbexchange.com