With a beautiful presence perched up high on the premier corner of Sheridan Road & Elm Street, this coastal colonial captures the essence of East Winnetka living with the lake only a stone's throw away with access to 2 beaches, a 3 min walk to Village Green, 5 min walk to grab a Hometown bagel sandwich on the way before jumping on an express train to be downtown in 23 min. Yes, it's that easy... as it all starts with a brand new gorgeous gated entry & front yard by luxe landscaper with chic custom wooden gates outfitted in Farrow & Ball Hague Blue complemented with an expansive blue stone walkway and front patio space. Step through the formal foyer into light-filled foyer with classic staircase covered in a Stark navy & blue runner that sets the tone for this classic traditional floorplan. Sun-drenched living room w/ picture perfect floor-to-ceiling windows & fireplace w/marble surround leads to an elegant dining room with custom corner matching built in cabinets & huge bay window over looking premier Sheridan Road. Cheerful newly updated all white Chef's kitchen with NuHaus custom cabinetry, white & grey quartzite countertops, S/S appliances & new island. Ideal open family room to kitchen concept with another fireplace & vaulted ceilings which natural light that floods through the skylights. Direct access to rare attached 2 car garage and back door to patio access. Cute & cozy private main-level office with built-ins & Dutch door allow for perfect place to step away too. The 2nd floor delivers 3 bedrooms including a beautifully redone primary suite with handsome renovated designer spa bath with white porcelain floors accented with a walnut vanity and dark navy Phillip Jeffries wall coverings. Huge walk-in dual head shower & soaking tub complete this retreat space. 2 additional bedrooms on this level share a hall bath & convenient stackable washer/dryer located in the hall. On the 3rd level, a retreat ideal for teens, guests with 2 oversized bedrooms & full bath with great natural light & awesome privacy. Full lower level all refreshed in a light grey hue with matching cream Berber carpeting lightening up this whole space with two large rec rooms with 3rd FP, second laundry room, and a full bath - plenty of space to play, work out, or relax. This is the best of the best for under 2m on a prime corner lot across from the most expensive lakefront properties in the entire North Shore! Location, location, location is the name of the game but it's even better when the house is turn key perfect! Come enjoy an easy-breezy lifestyle at 550 Sheridan Road.