Description
Discover refined luxury and exceptional privacy at 863 Bittersweet. Nestled on a one-acre wooded lot with mature trees, this beautifully updated brick and stone residence offers 5 bedrooms, 4.1 bathrooms, and timeless elegance throughout. Exceptional craftsmanship is evident from the moment you enter-gleaming hardwood floors, rich wainscoting, skylights, crown moldings, wood paneling, designer lighting, and elegant custom railings set the tone for sophisticated living. A beautifully appointed library with custom built-ins complements the formal dining room and spacious family room. The heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen, featuring premium Thermador appliances, granite countertops, and a striking double-sided stone fireplace. The second floor hosts five large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or Jack & Jill bathroom and walk-in closet. The luxurious primary suite offers a serene retreat with a tray ceiling, fireplace, and spa-like bath complete with heated floors, double sinks, soaking tub, and a large walk-in shower. The expansive finished basement provides multiple zones for recreation, fitness, media, and entertainment, including a stylish bar area with two wine coolers and a full spa bathroom. Additional features include a freshly painted interior, 3-car heated attached garage, slate patio, and professionally landscaped front and back yards. A zoned HVAC system ensures comfort year-round. Surrounded by natural beauty yet moments from everything, this home is perfectly located minutes from Lake Michigan, Chicago Botanic Garden, Ravinia Festival, Metra, top restaurants, boutiques, and situated within an award-winning school district 28! Luxury living at its finest in one of the North Shore’s most desirable settings.
- Listing Courtesy of: North Shore Prestige Realty
Details
Updated on November 23, 2025 at 5:49 pm- Property ID: MRD12519421
- Price: $1,999,379
- Property Size: 5145 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Year Built: 2006
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Active
- Parking Total: 3
- Parcel Number: 04102001720000
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Days On Market: 6
- Basement Bath(s): Yes
- Living Area: 1.077
- Fire Places Total: 2
- Cumulative Days On Market: 6
- Tax Annual Amount: 2126.13
- Roof: Asphalt
- Cooling: Central Air,Zoned
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Parking Features: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
- Room Type: Library,Bedroom 5
- Stories: 2 Stories
- Directions: DUNDEE EAST OF WAUKEGAN TO BITTERSWEET SOUTH, AROUND THE BEND, THEN GO RIGHT ONTO THE PRIVATE ROAD
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Elementary School: Meadowbrook Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Northbrook Junior High School
- High School: Glenbrook North High School
- Township: Northfield
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- ConstructionMaterials: Brick,Stone
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Wet Bar
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 548 E Bittersweet
- City Northbrook
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60062
- Country Cook
Overview
- Single Family
- 5
- 4
- 5145
- 2006
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