3517 Lexington Avenue

About This Property

Perfectly situated at the southeast intersection of Lexington and Byron Ave, and in the very first installment of Old Highland Park, this prominent property has stood as a masterpiece for almost two decades. Constructed in the year 2008 with timeless materials and longevity in mind, Tatum Brown Homes set a new standard for home building at the time. The limestone façade foreshadows the quality within this fine French inspired home. With over 13,000 square feet the property is equipped to address important entertaining while the gentle scale of its rooms maintains an intimacy. The home is introduced by an impressive foyer which guides the eye down a magnificent corridor, lined with groin vaults. The two-story Living Room is appointed with cove ceilings, it seamlessly leads to the formal Dining Room, which accesses the west garden via three sets of French doors. The Catering Station is situated between the Dining Room and an open spaced Culinary Kitchen. Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast area and Keeping Room are all designed to concentrate on many guests whereas the Library, Wet Bar, Wine Grotto (with Wine Vault) are directed toward more private gatherings. The Grotto serves as an excellent space for cards or Mahjong. Three half-baths accommodate the living areas. Outdoor porticos are protected by phantom screens; the south portico surveys the lawn and swimming pool; it features one of the home’s five fireplaces. Five Bedrooms and seven full baths are distributed throughout 2.5 floors; the primary suite is believed to house almost 1,800 square feet with a sitting room (fireplace), dual wardrobe closets, and a sumptuous bath. The first-floor bedroom duals as an office or as an Exercise Room, it is strategically situated with outdoor access to the heated pool and spa. The Media Room, appointed with a kitchen-bar and a full bath, is accessed either via an outdoor staircase or the back hall. It may also serve as guest quarters.

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