3813 North WAYNE Avenue

5 Minute Walk to Wrigley!! Spectacular brick and limestone 5 bedroom, 4.1 bath home on one of Southport Corridor's most desired streets, in the Blaine School District. An entertainer's dream, this stately four-level home features soaring ceiling heights, custom finishes and moldings, quality stonework, plus four outdoor spaces and a rare attached garage. The dramatic two-story entry is open to an elliptical grand library above the living room. The elegant living and dining rooms boast the first of five fireplaces, surrounded by custom built-in shelving and cabinetry. The gourmet kitchen features a commercial-grade Viking stove and hood, a Fisher Paykel double drawer dishwasher, striking rich wood cabinets, a central workspace island and a large breakfast bar. The breakfast area and built-in desk offer plenty of room for family meals and schoolwork. The kitchen is open to the inviting family room with a fireplace, custom built-ins and bar area complete with Sub Zero wine refrigerator and beverage drawers. Off the family room, an enclosed breezeway leads to the heated 2-car garage, which offers direct access to the lower level as well as a huge storage area. The family room open onto a stone patio with a brick fireplace, perfect for making s'mores on a chilly evening. Atop the garage, the spacious rooftop deck is framed with a privacy-protecting pergola. The home's second level hosts the grand suite with generous walk-in closet and two-sided fireplace. The huge stone grand bathroom offers a soaking tub adjacent to the fireplace, a separate steam shower and ample double vanity. A second bedroom with en suite bath and the magnificent library complete the second level. Two more bedrooms, a full bath and a family room are on the third level, along with two more outdoor spaces. A treetop balcony is off the front bedroom, and a roof deck with skyline views opens from the family room with wet bar. The lower-level rec room is the ultimate entertaining space, centered by the fifth fireplace and an impressive custom-built wet bar with a drinks refrigerator and ice machine, as well as room for a pool table or ping pong. The fifth bedroom is currently used a gym but is ideal for an au pair or in-law suite with a full bath and a separate entrance to the attached breezeway. More storage and an additional laundry hook-up complete the lower level. From this inviting home, it's a short walk to restaurants, parks, shops, Blaine School and transportation. Short notice ok. to apply: