1631 Ridgewood Lane
Glenview, IL 60025

One of a kind curated French country estate nestled in the heart of desirable Glen Oak Acres neighborhood. This meticulously crafted home is a true masterpiece boasting the finest finishes and craftsmanship. Once owned by a notable newspaper magnate and more recently by an acclaimed interior designer, both integrated incredible architectural antiques and French influences at every turn of this manor home. Perfect for entertaining, the spacious layout features expansive rooms flooded with natural light, with multiple doors leading out to charming terraces, a veranda, and antique brick patios. The main level offers spacious formal living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen eating area with wet bar/sub zero drawers. Chefs kitchen with sprawling island, double oven/ sinks, built in coffee service and heated floors. Sprawling family room with vaulted ceilings, tons of light, fireplace, a Juliet Balcony, and built in banquet. Ideal mudroom offers handy dumbwaiter to the upstairs, heated floors, built in storage lockers, dog shower, with built in electric dog door which opens out to double dog run. Main level also features large private bedroom along with stunning sunroom/office with heated floors and vaulted ceilings. Upstairs features ideal laundry room plus 4 generously sized bedrooms and 3 baths. Luxurious Primary suite with custom walk-in closet, double sinks, separate steam shower and jetted tub. Primary bedroom walks out to private veranda overlooking garden. Finished basement includes full bar, recreation room with projection screen and half bath. Outside, the lush landscaping and meticulously manicured grounds offer built-in grill, lighting, speakers, fire pit, and drinking water fountain. English gardens designed by renowned landscape designer Craig Bergmann. Complete with an attached two-car garage and grand circular driveway, this home is truly unique!