Truly exceptional newer custom estate, majestically situated on 1.25+ acres, overlooking a sprawling, breathtaking property. Coveted location close to the center of town, surrounded by upper-bracket homes. Stately doesn't begin to describe the attributes of this signature Glencoe home. 121'+ wide lot affords an impressive frontage, memorable from first sight. Full-thickness, granite (sourced from Upstate NY) & cut limestone facade, multi-colored, graduated length/thickness slate roof, patinated oversized copper gutters, downspouts and trim. This home is crafted with the most discerning of materials, with no expense spared. Quality abounds! Circular drive leads to the motor court and 4-vehicle heated garages. Interior features include; Rocky Mountain hardware, walnut hand-scraped & hand-beveled floors, solid walnut 1st & 2nd floor paneled & solid alder wood lower level paneled doors, coordinating mouldings and built-ins. 8 stone fireplaces. Cove, tray & barrel ceiling treatments throughout grand-scale rooms. Beautiful arched front door leads to impressive foyer which greets you with French limestone heated floors and fine woodwork. You are home. Great room with oversized limestone gas starting, wood-burning fireplace, beamed ceiling, and wall of windows & French doors, leading outside to slate balcony, allowing an extraordinary amount of natural light. Adjacent spacious, stunning gourmet kitchen with oversized island, raised-hearth gas limestone fireplace, breakfast room (comfortably seats 10), loads of windows, tasteful custom Cottonwood cream cabinetry & lighted display cases to show off your finest wares. Professional appliance suite includes paneled SubZero fridges & separate freezers, plus beverage fridge drawers, 60" Wolf range. Generous walk-in pantry, workstation desk. Gallery leads to elevated screened patio with slate floor & stone fireplace, offering outdoor dining and an overlook of the vast backyard. Separate large dining room for memorable dinner parties, with stone fireplace & butler's pantry with polished silver, hand-hammered sink. Living room with stone fireplace, office (one of two), sizeable mud room with lockers & closets offering an abundance of storage. 2 powder rooms round out the radiant-heated 1st level. Fittingly majestic, wide, open stairs (one of 2 staircases) leads to 2nd level. 5 spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, all with en-suite baths, 4 with walk-in closets. 2nd laundry hook-up. Romantic, primary bedroom suite sanctuary features fireplace, spa-like, compartmentalized bath with lux hotel vibe features beautiful limestone finishes, Perrin & Rowe polished nickel fixtures, hot water radiant-heated floor, enormous steam shower, deep jetted tub, 2 separate sinks/vanities, 2 big walk-in, custom-fitted closets. Downstairs, English walk-out lower level, with high ceilings, limestone radiant-heated floors. Rooms include rec room, game room, gigantic exercise room, 2nd office, craft room, wine cellar, 6th bedroom perfect for Au Pair/guest room, full bath and half-bath and tons of storage. Ultra-private, fully-fenced backyard. A most spectacular setting with multi-tiered slate balconies and patios designed for extraordinary outdoor entertaining, including stone fire pit. Huge 50' x 20' pool with built-in hot tub, 12' deep diving well, bluestone deck surround, automatic pool cover & pool house with full island kitchen/bar, laundry & bathroom with outdoor shower! Designed with the idea of creating a true, get-away oasis. 453'+ deep property allows room for a tennis/pickleball/sport court(s) behind the pool! (Seller discussed possibility with Village of Glencoe, but please do your own research). 4 blocks to charming downtown Glencoe offering top restaurants, cafes, food markets, boutiques, acclaimed Writer's Theater, historic 100 year old library, commuter train, and 9 blocks to the beach! Easy walk to Glencoe schools & many parks. Award-winning New Trier HS. Botanic Garden! Live life to the fullest!