20 Arthur Avenue

Timeless allure in Clarendon Hills. Casually elegant and thoughtfully remodeled over the years, this quintessential family home brings together 5 ensuite bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, plus a 2020-completed kitchen remodel and basement entertainment level. A brick, cedar and stone exterior strikes a tone of timelessness from its first introduction. Incredible architectural detailing infuses the approximately 6,402 square-foot home with transitional-style and warmth, including 10-foot ceilings, extensive millwork and wainscoting, arched doors, five fireplaces, plus fine Brazilian cherry hardwood, travertine and slate flooring. The main living level has been carefully orchestrated to accommodate modern-day entertaining and living: an chic formal dining room with a wet bar/butler's pantry and chef's office off the kitchen, a sophisticated formal living room and an incredibly spacious stream-lined kitchen remodeled in 2020. Anchored by a large center island with seating, the kitchen is a designer showcase with new quartz countertops, new marble herringbone tile backsplash, 6-burner Viking range and a curated selection of other appliances from Bosch, Thermador and other manufacturers. Opening from the kitchen, there is a casual eating area with banquet seating and a large light-filled family room with doors leading out to the outdoor patio, a sunroom and a first-floor office. Appointed with exquisite wood paneling, the office overlooks the private courtyard, which is punctuated by a trellis, lighting, and speakers. A mudroom with storage and slate floors leads to a 3-car attached garage. The freshly renovated lower level is an entertainer's dream complete with a large paneled recreation space defined by a stylish second living room and game space highlighted by a large wet bar with wine fridges, ice maker, dishwasher and microwave. A media room, exercise room, utility room and full bath complete this level. Upstairs, there are four generously sized ensuite bedrooms including one with a large sitting room attached. The sumptuous primary bedroom suite that feels like a world unto its own with a fireplace, private beverage/coffee station, balcony, massive walk-in closet and spa-worthy bath. A fifth bedroom, bath suite and sitting area reside on the very top level, ideal for guests, au pair or in-laws. Beautifully maintained and updated, the home contains many other modern-day touches, such as Sonos sound system and LED lighting throughout, a new AC unit and Nest thermostats, smoke and CO2 detectors. In the private and fenced backyard, a wonderful outdoor entertaining space awaits with a stone patio centered around an outdoor fireplace and surrounded by professional landscaping with evergreens, pear trees and perennials such as hydrangeas including Limelights, Incrediballs, boxwoods and more. Captivating inside and out! Prospect Elementary, Clarendon Hill Middle School and Hinsdale Central High School. Lot Size-60x190.