2404 Saint Johns Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035

Designed by renowned architect Edwin Mann, and built by a custom home builder for his daughter, crafting her dream home, using only the highest quality materials and paying great attention to detail. The current owner continued the original builders' high standards with every improvement made. This is notably one of the most impressive combinations of classic style with modern conveniences, located just minutes to downtown Highland Park. Set back almost 100 feet from St. Johns, a thick hedge creates this hidden sanctuary. This stone and stucco home overlooks the ravine to the south and in-ground pool to the west. Enter through the leaded glass front entry door to the vestibule and pass through a second doorway to the 20' foyer. The richly paneled living room features a classic fireplace with lime stone mantel and custom glass front cabinetry for treasured books or special collections. Experience the tranquil ravine from the elegant formal dining room. Tucked into a corner of the breakfast room is the butler's pantry area with lass front cabinets and generous counter space for all of your entertaining needs. Plain and Fancy white kitchen and granite counters incorporate Wolf, Bosch and Sub-Zero appliances. Main bedroom has rich cherry paneled walls and floors, a corner gas fireplace, sitting room with windows on all sides, two professionally organized closets and full bath with a Kohler habitat enclosure. 2nd bedroom includes a sitting room, dressing room and full bath; 3rd bedroom has a full bath and a wall of custom built-ins. Second floor custom office include a built-in desk with many file drawers and cabinet space. Mudroom/pantry off kitchen has a place for storing hats, scarves, gloves and jackets, a bench and two additional cabinets for extra kitchen storage. Second floor laundry has a sink, cabinets, hanging bar and a built-in ironing board. Additional washer and dryer in the basement floor. Third floor attic has a full bath, cedar closet and plenty of space to expand. Integral elevator from the first to the second floor. Unfinished basement has utility room, half bath and storage. In 2021 a high grade heavy prime cedar shake roof was installed with copper valleys and new siding on the dormers. Long lasting copper gutter system. Three car garage has radiant heat a dog washing station and stairs to the basement. Inside the fenced yard is an in-ground swimming pool for summer enjoyment. Ideal location, just a short walk to Highland Park High School and town.