5311 Lee Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

$2,000,000

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6

Beds

5

Baths

6,709

Square feet

1.25

Acres

About 5311 Lee Avenue

A truly rare opportunity to live adjacent to 81 acre Maple Grove Forest Preserve, one of Illinois' beautiful and historically rich natural treasures. Set among majestic maple and heritage oak trees, this extraordinary property offers a private, nature-filled setting where deer and fawns wander, birds abound, and native plants flourish. There is a generous backyard which extends toward walking paths leading into Maple Grove Forest Preserve and to Avery Coonley School, creating an exceptional connection to nature, recreation, and the surrounding community. Stunning views from nearly every window, the home feels immersed in its landscape, while the acreage offers the privacy and tranquility of a secluded retreat to call your own. Thoughtfully reimagined, rebuilt and doubled in size in 2006, creating a distinctive floor plan that celebrates the connection between indoor and outdoor living. Organic architectural character is paired with thoughtfully designed spaces, including numerous Home Office/Library/Study areas and gathering spaces with airy ceilings, generously proportioned Bedrooms with en suite Bathrooms. The spacious Primary Bedroom Suite features a private Balcony overlooking the beautiful backyard, a walk-in closet/dressing room that was formerly a bedroom, and large, lux En Suite Bathroom. The 10,000+ sq ft of indoor and outdoor living spaces include many storage and utility rooms, Game Room, Recreation Room, Wine Cellar, 3.5-car heated Garage, and much more. The home is beautifully maintained, refreshed and move-in ready. This special home is for those seeking privacy, nature, architectural distinction, and a setting in which to create a lifetime of memories. Conveniently located near schools including Avery Coonley School, parks, 2 ballfields, the Belmont and Main Street BNSF Metra Stations, the Belmont train underpass, major highways, and both O'Hare and Midway Airports. Move Confidently.

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Features of 5311 Lee Avenue

MLS® # 12762600
Price $2,000,000
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5.00
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Square Footage 6,709
Acres 1.25
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Status Active

Community Information

Address 5311 Lee Avenue
Area Downers Grove
City Downers Grove
County DuPage
State IL
Zip Code 60515

Amenities

Parking Spaces 10
Parking Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Owned, Garage
# of Garages 4
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Dry Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Replacement Windows
Appliances Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
Heating Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 2
Fireplaces Wood Burning
Stories Multi-Level
Has Basement Yes
Basement Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Sub-Basement, Egress Window, 9 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full

Exterior

Exterior Cedar, Wood Siding
Exterior Features Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Other
Lot Description Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
Roof Asphalt, Rubber
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

School Information

District 99
Elementary Hillcrest Elementary School
Middle Herrick Middle School
High North High School

Additional Information

Days on Market 7
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable

Listing Details

OfficeBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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