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Listed by Keith Goadof Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Est. payment | -/mo

6 Beds

6.5 Baths

5,000 SqFt

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6 Beds

6.5 Baths

5,000 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,000 sqft

Subdivision East Highland Park

MLS Listing ID 12733085

Style English,Prairie,Other

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1901

Annual Tax Amount $45,964

Tax Year 2025

Lot Dimensions 135X342.37X105.89X342.37

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property 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.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Community Street Paved

Rooms

Basement Exterior Entry, Other, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full, Walk-Out Access

Interior

Interior Features Sauna, In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Pantry

Heating Radiator(s)

Cooling Small Duct High Velocity, Wall Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop

Laundry Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink

Exterior

Garage Spaces 4.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Shake

Building

Lot Description Landscaped, Wooded

Story 3 Stories, Coach House

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Structure Type Shingle Siding

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Indian Trail Elementary School

Middle Schools Edgewood Middle School

High Schools Highland Park High School

School District 112, 112, 113

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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1700 W Higgins Rd STE 240, Plaines, IL 60018

215 Prospect AVE Highland Park, IL 60035

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