3628 North Lakewood AvenueChicago, IL 60613Price: $3,149,000

This 6,350 sqft home is on a 36-foot-wide lot on one of Southport Corridor's prettiest streets. Built as a custom home to the highest standards, it won a Homebuilder's Association Gold Key award for outstanding architectural design. This home offers three levels of living space with 5-6 bedrooms, four full baths, and 3 half baths. Classical elements include a brick and limestone facade inspired by the London Hampton Court Palace, generous height ceilings, oversized millwork, custom built-ins, thick solid doors, and marble mosaic and white oak floors. The custom English-style Christopher Peacock kitchen includes ample storage, top-quality appliances, an oversized island with a breakfast bar, and banquette seating. The luxurious primary bedroom suite includes a sitting room, a spacious bedroom with vaulted ceiling and balcony, a spa bath with English walnut cabinetry, soaking tub, and steam shower, and dual walk-in closets. Other features include custom closets, dual laundry centers, interior sound insulation, Pella windows with roll-down screens, zoned radiant heat, and a full-height attic that provides additional storage. There is ample outdoor space, including a secure, beautifully landscaped bluestone patio in front and two very large decks off the kitchen and over the home's 3-car garage. This home is ideally in the Blaine Elementary School district, steps from popular dining, shopping, and the Southport Brown line station.