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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Wow House: Sheridan Road Mansion Features Elevator and Private Beach

319 Sheridan Road is currently listed for more than $16.7 million.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch will feature one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week, a nearly three-year-old lakefront mansion caught our eye. The 1.5-acre property, at 319 Sheridan Rd. in Winnetka, is home to a 15,000-square-foot mansion, with seven bedrooms and more than eight bathrooms. Special features include a wine cellar, two wet bars and an elevator. Plus, who could forget the personal beach and view of Lake Michigan? In case you might, there's a pool with a cabana, fire pit and wood deck to remind you. Milena Birov at @properties is handling the listing, and she can be reached at (847) 962-1200 or …

James M

10:47 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

This house has been occupied from the day it was built, and for a niche property like this, it sold in a heartbeat. Not sure where the misinformation is coming from. You may not like huge luxury homes (although the home is gated and completely hidden from the street, so it's hardly an eyesore), but they sell. There's a reason Heritage was unaffected by the recession. If you really have a problem …   more ›

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Photo of the Day: Wilmette's Finest Keep Sheridan Road Safe

Submit your photo of the day suggestions to Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch at andrea.hart@patch.com.

The above photo and following description was submitted to Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch from reader Candace Hill. Wilmette Police stopped a truck toting big rocks for construction in the 500 block of Sheridan Road Tuesday. Earlier—Photo of the Day: 'Let's Talk About South Beach Concerns' "I would hazard a guess that the truck was way bigger and heavier than is usually allowed on Sheridan," said Candace Hill, who snapped the above photo, "The officer helped with traffic while the very big truck backed into the property."   Submit your photos of the day to andrea.hart@patch.com. Like Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch on Facebook to join the conversation.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Fire Tears Through Sheridan Road Roof

North Shore firefighters battle blaze Monday night.

Highland Park firefighters worked with firefighters from throughout the North Shore Monday night to put out a blaze at 1414 Sheridan Road. According to neighbor Peter Wolf, the fire started at around 6:45 p.m., in a third story home theater room.The only person in the house was the housekeeper. When the homeowner and his son pulled into the driveway and noticed heavy smoke coming from the roof, they called 911, according to Highland Park’s Fire Chief Patrick Tanner. The first alarm was rung at approximately 7:45 p.m., with a second alarm calling out to area departments just minutes later. “It started on an upper floor – the third floor or the attic,” Tanner said. “With neighbors’ homes on either side so close to this one, the support …

Sally Higginson

8:50 am on Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Everyone everyone everyone is expressing great relief that no one was hurt in this fire. And yes, we need to be hugely appreciative of the firefighters and emergency rescue teams that come to our aid. Words seem hollow, but the sentiment is genuine: if there is anything we friends and community members can do to offer help, let us know.   more ›

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Daily PatchCast: Winter Blizzard, Road Conditions, & Popular Groceries

A roundup of the region's major developments for Wednesday Feb. 2.

Here are the top stories from Patch sites in your area: VIDEO: Morton Grovers React to Winter Storm PHOTOS: Patch Captures the Next 24 Hours Sheridan Road Closed UPDATE: Driver Passes Out at Wheel, Strikes School Bus Local Des Plaines Grocery Store Was Well Stocked For Impending Storm

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