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215 Prospect Ave , Highland Park, IL 60035
$1,599,000
Est. Payment: $8,579.39/mo
6 Bed
7 Bath
5000 Sqft
Status: active | Days on site: 8
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House Description

Just steps from downtown Highland Park's shops, restaurants, library, train, and close to Lake Michigan, Thornycote is a home where location and history come together beautifully. Designed in 1901 by renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, this English Arts and Crafts residence is a remarkable expression of craftsmanship, proportion, and grace. Set on more than an acre of lush, landscaped grounds, Thornycote offers a rare sense of privacy while remaining connected to everything that makes Highland Park special. A handsome foyer sets the tone, introducing the home's elegant proportions, exceptional woodwork, and remarkable architectural integrity. Throughout, Shaw's thoughtful design is evident in the details, from the formal living room anchored by a commanding wood-burning fireplace to the expansive family room, which opens onto a generous terrace. The gracious dining room flows naturally into a bright sunroom, equally suited to morning coffee or evening conversation. A richly detailed library provides a quiet retreat, while the renovated kitchen brings modern function to the historic setting with custom cabinetry, a butler's pantry, coffee bar, and mudroom. An extra-wide staircase leads to the second floor, where the primary suite offers a private retreat with an adjoining sitting and dressing room, wood-burning fireplace, and spacious updated bath overlooking the grounds. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath and connect to a cozy sitting room ideal for reading or play. A second-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. The expansive third floor offers remarkable flexibility, with four bedrooms, two full baths, and a large bonus room that can adapt to whatever life requires, from playroom and home office to media lounge or studio. Beyond the main residence, a 1,600-square-foot coach house adds an extraordinary layer of possibility. With four garage bays, a two-bedroom suite, and a conference room overlooking dramatic ravine views framed by two stone bridges, it is a rare setting where work, creativity, and nature come together. And then there are the discoveries. A hidden speakeasy tucked behind a mirrored door. Secret gardens. Winding pathways made for wandering. At Thornycote, the experience extends well beyond the architecture. More than a residence, Thornycote is a singular piece of Highland Park history, where Howard Van Doren Shaw's artistry remains very much alive.

Highlights

Listed by Keith Goad , 773-750-5201 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago , 312-944-8900. Midwest Real Estate Data mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Year Built

1901

County

Lake

Area

Highland Park

Neighborhood

East Highland Park

School District

112

Listing ID

12733085

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • ▪ Bedrooms:6
  • ▪ Bathrooms:7
  • ▪ Full Bathrooms:6
  • ▪ 1/2 Bathrooms:1
Appliances:Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Sump Pump,Sprinkler-Lawn
Air Cond:Small Duct High Velocity,Wall Unit(s)
Fireplaces:Wood Burning
Floor:Hardwood,Carpet
Basement:Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access,Full,Walk-Out Access
Other:
  • ▪ Additional:Sauna, In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Pantry
Water:Lake Michigan

Exterior Features

Lot:Landscaped,Wooded
Lot Dimensions:135X342.37X105.89X342.37
Garage Capacity:4
Roof:Shake
Sewer:Public Sewer
Parking Features:Gravel,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Principal Interest
$8,579
Taxes
$3,830

Home Price

$1,599,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
7.08%

Down Payment

20%
$319,800
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Monthly Price:
$8,579.39

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $8,579.39 $3,830.39 $0.00 $12,409.77
Yearly $102,952.66 $45,964.62 $0.00 $148,917.28
Total $3,088,579.90 $1,378,938.60 $0.00 $4,467,518.50
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