Big House on the Prairie! COMING SOON in New Trier district, this home is surrounded by gorgeous gardens, flowering fruit trees, prairie grasses and natural beauty on nearly half acre. In 2009 the homeowners transformed their sweet suburban home and the lot next door into a nature lover's oasis. The original home more than doubled in size with custom two-story addition and the original home was gut renovated to create luxury living with modern convenience, plus a nod to the environment. South-facing solar panels, raised veggie gardens and rain gardens designed for optimal drainage all play homage to Mother Earth. The sunny interior offers custom millwork, hardwood floors, skylights and spectacular views in every direction with new insulated windows. There are five bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths plus a large office on the 1st floor. The open floorplan includes a huge gourmet kitchen with two islands and big family room with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to the screened porch and outdoor patio. Gracious living room with fireplace and separate dining room are perfect for entertaining. The finished basement offers room for working out, hobbies or video games, as well as a huge room for storage. The attic is large enough to finish for a 3rd floor if desired. The mudroom with custom cabinetry, closets and bench leads to the two-car attached, heated garage and side door to serene covered porch. There is also a detached 1.5-car garage. The fenced yard includes grassy areas for playing, walking trails, raised deck and patios surrounded by low-maintenance Zen gardens that allow for total relaxation. Check out the exterior pictures and floorplan. Interior pictures are coming soon. Sorry, no showings until end of February.