4 Harvard Lane
Hawthorn Woods, IL
60047
About this home
What a fabulous opportunity to own this .97-acre WATERFRONT lot on the shores of Lake Elbert! Award-winning Stevenson High School District. With a new roof installed in 2018, this property is ready for your personal touch. Channel your favorite HGTV designer and bring your creative ideas to transform this home into your waterfront retreat. As you welcome guests onto the expansive covered front step, envision leisurely mornings spent sipping coffee and soaking in the serene atmosphere. The backyard offers a tranquil oasis where outdoor enthusiasts will love spending time relaxing and unwinding while appreciating the sweeping nature/lake views. Head through the front door to a warm 2-story foyer, featuring a grand curved staircase, a spacious coat closet, and flanked by a formal dining room and sunlit living room (currently set up as the dining room). An entertainer's dream layout with many rooms offering great spaces for any gathering big or small. Continue to the kitchen, where an abundance of cabinets and ample counter space await your culinary adventures. Picture yourself rolling out dough or preparing weekly meals in this inviting space. Stay inside, pour a drink at the wet bar, pull up a seat, and light a fire in the multi-sided wood-burning fireplace and enjoy an intimate meal indoors. Alternatively grab your food and head outdoors to enjoy your meal on the expansive terrace or down on the covered patio - just look at those picturesque views! The entertainment-sized family room features the other side of the wood-burning fireplace, a rustic beamed ceiling, beautiful hardwood flooring, and a slider to the terrace. Cozy up, turn on the TV, and enjoy your favorite shows. That's not all this level has to offer - just down the hall is a half bath and a laundry/mud room. Retreat upstairs to the main bedroom offering dual closets and a private bath with a dual sink vanity, a whirlpool tub, and a separate shower. Three additional bedrooms, all with generous closet space, a conveniently located full bath with a dual sink vanity and a tub/shower combo, and a front of the house 2nd floor balcony with patio door to a second private space complete this level and ensure everyone has a place to call their own. But that's not all - the walk-out basement adds even more versatility to this property, featuring a large bonus room with a second gas fireplace that can be tailored to your family's needs. The unfinished portion of the basement presents untapped potential and is waiting for you to add your personal touches and expand your living space. The possibilities are endless down here for you to set up to fit your needs - envision it now! 3 car attached garage.