This summer cottage was designed by noted architect, Howard Van Doren Shaw. Built as a summer cottage for local golfers. Situated on two acres overlooking Midlothian Country Club Golf Course in Midlothian, Illinois. Built in 1900. Exposed beam ceilings, hardwood floors, custom built-ins and leaded glass windows. Expansive lawn with outdoor patio, grill area, fire pit and basketball. Four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and 4,416 square feet. $495,000 New Price: $475,000
From the Zillow listing:
DESIGNED BY NOTED ARCHITECT HOWARD VAN DOREN SHAW AS A “SUMMER COTTAGE HOME FOR THE GOLFERS” THIS HISTORICAL EXPANDED MASTERPIECE RESTS ON 2+ ACRES OVERLOOKING MIDLOTHIAN COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE. A PERFECT BLEND OF QUALITY & TIMELESS ELEGANCE DESIGNED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF STUNNING VIEWS IN EVERY DIRECTION. A MAIN FL W/GRACIOUS LIVING RM & GRAND DINING RM FEATURES BEAMED CEILINGS, LEADED GLASS WINDOWS & FP. A SUN FILLED FAMILY RM & LIBRARY W/STONE FP & CUSTOM BUILT-INS FLOWS INTO THE “PUB”- DESIGNED W/STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, BEAD BOARD CEILING & CUSTOM BUILT BAR. THE DESIGNER KITCHEN HAS CENTER ISLAND, HIGH END APPLIANCES, BUTLERS PANTRY & SUN FILLED BREAKFAST RM. WHEN ITS TIME TO WIND DOWN THE MASTER SUITE OFFERS A PRIVATE SITTING RM & LUXURY BATH. UPPER LVL OFFERS WONDERFUL PLAY SPACE, OFFICE AREA, BDRM & BATHS! LOWER LVL FEATURES REC RM, DANCE RM, WINE RM, LAUNDRY, STORAGE. INCREDIBLE OUTDOOR LIVING AWAITS ON THE EXPANSIVE LAWNS W/PATIO, BASKETBALL & FIRE PIT.
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