Spring is here, and as the days get longer, many of us are craving more time in the sun. But of course, the weather is notoriously unpredictable this time of year in the Midwest. One day you’re planning a backyard barbecue, and the next you’re brushing snow off the grill. The solution? The sunroom – a glass-enclosed room that bridges the gap between indoor comfort and outdoor beauty. To celebrate the season, we’ve curated a selection of available homes that take four-season living to the next level.
401 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Located in Chicago’s coveted Lincoln Park neighborhood, this four-bedroom home offers a one-of-a-kind top-floor atrium sunroom that opens to an expansive rooftop deck with a fireplace, built-in grill and several seating areas.
Situated on an extra-wide corner lot, the home features high-end finishes like slab marble floors, hardwood accents, ornate woodwork, and custom built-ins. An elevator conveniently connects multiple levels for entertaining. The main level offers a large kitchen with an adjoining breakfast room, plus living, dining and family rooms. Additional highlights include a spacious primary suite with a dressing room, a library with a bar that opens to the yard, a sauna, and an attached two-car garage.
1120 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL
This historic English Tudor estate in Evanston blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. Designed by renowned architect Ernest Mayo, the 9,000-square-foot home features cross-sawn oak paneling, leaded glass windows, and intricate details throughout.
The main level features a breathtaking two-story great hall, complete with soaring 20-foot ceilings and a fireplace; formal living and dining rooms; and a sun-drenched solarium that overlooks the private, manicured grounds.
The upper levels of the home include a mezzanine library, generously sized bedrooms, and a grand ballroom. A charming coach house with a two-car garage and two-bedroom apartment provides an ideal space for guests.
34 Oak Knoll Road, Barrington Hills, IL
The sunroom in this 11,000-square-foot Barrington Hills estate is a year-round sanctuary with a built-in grill, wood paneling and an inviting fireplace.
Adject to the sunroom is a gourmet kitchen that flows seamlessly into a sunlit breakfast room and an impressive great room. Two finished walk-out lower levels offer endless possibilities for recreation and relaxation, with a home theater, game rooms, and guest accommodations.
Outside, the sprawling 7.85-acre property feels like a private retreat. A serene pond, a gazebo, an in-ground pool, and a charming coach house make this home as stunning outdoors as it is indoors.
16109 Gamay Drive, Plainfield, Illinois 60586
In this Plainfield home, the circular sunroom sits adjacent to the family room, flooding the space with natural light. Architectural features include soaring 21-foot ceilings, turrets, arched entries, curved staircases, multiple balconies, porches, and five fireplaces.
The chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, a large island and an eat-in nook that opens to the family room. One of six bedrooms, the primary suite is a true retreat with a spa-like bath, double-sided fireplace, and a private balcony for morning coffee. The finished walk-out basement is built for entertaining with a kitchenette, media room, gym, and recreation space.
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