225 Hamilton Street Evanston, IL 60202

Designed and built in 1894 by the important architectural partnership of Pond and Pond, 225 Hamilton sits on a beautiful corner lot overlooking the Michigan Avenue parkway, just two blocks from Lake Michigan parks and beaches. With beautiful living spaces and exquisite craftsmanship, this home is perfect for families of all sizes. The home is beautiful throughout and features two very special rooms off of the center grand staircase: up to the stunning 2 story beamed cathedral family room/library with massive fireplace, bookcases, and Palladian windows, and down to the most wonderful playroom/rec room with much natural light, lovely hand-painted murals and access to the bluestone patio. The rest of the home is just as special. The central foyer with brick fireplace features access to all the rooms on the first floor: the sitting room with coved ceiling and built in cabinetry; the living room with tiled fireplace and French doors to the sweeping front porch; the dining room with built-in oak buffet, fireplace, and French doors to the porch; the butler's pantry with extensive built in cabinetry, sink, dishwasher and ice maker; and the light-filled kitchen open to a spacious breakfast room. On the second floor you will find four large sunny bedrooms, two with fireplaces, and two full baths. The third floor is split into two spacious bedroom suites each with a full bath and plentiful closet space. The beautiful light creates great possibilities for an office or studio space. The outdoor space is just as welcoming with an extra large rear garden with bluestone patio and a lovely front porch looking over the beautiful Michigan Avenue parkway. This is a very special home in an idyllic location.