1618 North Hermitage AvenueChicago, IL 60622Price: $3,195,000

Extraordinary custom built 6800 sf home on a 36' lot in prime Bucktown location. This extra-wide home professionally designed by the renowned Kara Mann and Jessica LaGrange boasts a magnificent facade with imported bricks from England, 6 bedrooms plus a den, 4 bathrooms, 2 half baths, soaring ceiling heights, beautiful wide plank walnut flooring, and a 3 car garage with a sport court on top. The main floor features a welcoming entryway and foyer, elegant formal living room with fireplace, separate formal dining room and a spectacular great room with custom built-ins, fireplace, dining area, mudroom leading to a deck for grilling, and quaint terrace off of family room overlooking the yard with synthetic turf. The chef's kitchen features full height bespoke cabinetry, gorgeous marble countertops and backsplash, full side-by-side Subzero refrigerator/freezer, 60" Wolf range with double oven, dual Miele dishwashers, warming drawer, pantry, as well as a butler's pantry. The bright 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, one of which is a Jack and Jill bathroom. The sprawling primary suite features a fireplace, pocket doors leading to a sunny sitting room with arched ceilings, dual walk-in closets and a bright marble bathroom with skylights, steam shower, soaking tub, and heated flooring. Attic access with pull down stairs for additional storage. The impressive lower level has heated flooring, massive recreation room with climbing wall and projector screen, kitchenette, guest bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, workout room, craft room, kids' nook under the stairs, bonus media room with cork flooring perfect for a home office, laundry room, and storage galore. Super walkable location near shops and restaurants on North Ave and Damen, Walsh Park, blue line, Metra, and the 606 Trail.