A little over 12 years after it last sold to its current owners Tim and Trisha Johnson for nearly $1.6 million, a recently revamped home in an affluent Chicago suburb nestled along Lake Michigan’s North Shore has once again popped up for sale. But this time you’ll need a bit more cash to pick up the keys to the lavish Georgian-style spread, which is now listed for a speck under $5.2 million.
Tucked away behind a wrought-iron gate amid a tree-lined street in East Winnetka, the mansion was built in 1921 but underwent an extensive renovation and expansion in 2018. And if you’re thinking the place looks a tad familiar, it might be due to its starring role in Home Alone, the film that became a big hit way back in 1990 and has since morphed into a classic. On camera, the upscale estate portrayed the home of 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), who was accidentally left behind by his family while they traveled to Paris for the holidays and had to fend off two bumbling burglars known as the Wet Bandits.
A fireplace serves as a centerpiece of the formal living room.
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Described in the listing held by Coldwell Banker Realty’s Dawn McKenna Group as a “rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic movie residences in American pop culture,” the stately red brick structure features five bedrooms and six baths in a little more than 9,100 square feet of multi-level living space decked out with its share of modern amenities.
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Among the many main-level highlights is a grand entry foyer that flows to a formal dining room on one side and a fireside living room on the other. From there, a family room rests beneath a coffered ceiling and has French doors spilling out to a screened porch warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, and an adjacent gourmet kitchen is outfitted with dual islands, top-tier Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a walk-in pantry, and an accompanying breakfast nook with a built-in banquette.
The finished basement hosts an indoor sports court.
Dawn McKenna Group/Coldwell Banker Realty
An office space, a cozy den, and a mud room also can be found on the bottom floor, while an upstairs primary suite boasts a fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a marble-clad bath equipped with dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, and a separate shower. There’s also a former attic space that now holds a guest bedroom with its own bath, while the finished basement comes complete with a lounge area, a wet bar-equipped game room, a movie theater, a gym, and an indoor sports court featuring a true 3-point line.
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Rounding out this over-the-top listing are the grassy grounds, which span just over a half-acre and host a hot tub, as well as a wood deck ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining. An attached and heated three-car garage and an additional parking bay also can be found on the premises.
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Source: Luxury - robbreport.com
