734 William Street | River Forest

734 WILLIAM STREET

R I V E R F O R E S T, I L L I N O I S

Known as the “Village of Churches and Schools,” River Forest was
named for the lush groves of trees that line the banks of the Des Plaines
River. Boasting a rich architectural heritage, the elegant and distinctive
homes are some of the finest in the Chicago area. A haven for those
who appreciate the beauty of nature, the village has nine parks, the
325-acre Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve, and the Trailside Museum
of Natural History. Only ten miles from the Loop, residents enjoy
proximity to Chicago and all its attractions.

Welcome to the historic 700 block of William Street, the first
planned Prairie School development designed and built between
1915-1917. The owners of 734 were intent on preserving key elements
of the original design while adding luxury contemporary features and
spaces to their home. Together with their team of architect Kimberlee
Smith, builder Pete Birmingham, and interior designers they have
created a beautiful, light-filled home with room to entertain and
celebrate, work and study, rest and retreat. All of the mechanicals are
new, and the 50’x178’ lot will soon boast a paver patio, fire pit and
landscaping. Work continues on these features and will be completed
with the same attention to quality and care evident throughout. You’ll
love living on this vibrant and friendly stretch of William Street, just
a handful of blocks from award-winning District 90 schools, parks,
library, Metra/CTA, and downtown Oak Park. Highest quality
design and finishes, location, and community combine to make this
a truly special home.











































HOME FEATURES

RENOVATION AND EXPANSION FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS

 Total finished living space increased from 1,581 to 4,106 square feet.
 N ew primary bedroom suite featuring 2 walk-in closets customized by ClosetsbyDesign and an en-suite luxury

bath with heated floors, rain shower, soaking tub, Brizo Luxe Steel fixtures and brushed granite vanity tops.
 N ew kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, dual convection oven, Brizo Venetian Bronze touchless

fixtures, pot filler, 52-bottle wine chiller, microwave drawer, closet pantry, farm sink, reclaimed wood shelving,
and TV and WiFi-enabled stainless-steel appliances.
 Ring doorbell, which can be connected to the refrigerator door display screen.
 N ew family room with space for casual dining, gas fireplace, reclaimed wood mantel, backyard access via Pella
slider and composite landing.
 New powder room with Brizo Brilliance Luxe Gold fixtures.
 New mud room with tile floor, bench seating, closet and cubbies.
 Beautiful, all new 2nd floor full bath featuring a double vanity with quartz top.
 E xpanded and finished basement including a 5th bedroom with legal egress, full bath, media room, wine cellar,
and laundry room with granite counter, custom cabinetry/cubbies and sink.
 P ella windows throughout the addition and newly-enclosed front porch.
 O riginal leaded art glass windows preserved, restored, and integrated into the new space.
 Original Prairie School picture molding restored and replicated in the new space.
 Hardwood floors refinished to blend with new hardwood flooring, flush wood HVAC vents.
 N ew Pella front door, new entry exterior stairs.

HOME FEATURES

MECHANICALS AND EXTRAS

 2 American Standard, 60,000 and 40,000 BTU high efficiency furnaces + humidifiers.
 2 American Standard AC units.
 2 WiFi enabled programmable ecobee thermostats for zoned heating and cooling.
 Plumbing, including all new copper water pipes, PVC drain/vent pipes and new gas pipe.
 New 73-gallon Rheem water heater.
 New water service from the street.
 Electrical, including new 200-amp panel and new service from alley to house.
 N ew basement floor, interior drain tile system and sump pump.
 N ew house and garage roofs.
 N ew WiFi-enabled garage opener and door, new concrete garage floor and alley apron.
 N ew sidewalk from garage to mudroom entrance.
 Expansive paver patio and built-in fire pit installation is underway, completion projected by May 31st.
 Custom architectural glass railing installation projected to be completed by May 31st. 



Exterior work continues! Imagine a huge paver patio and built-in fire pit on
the gravel area pictured at the base of the family room stairs, a perfect spot to
gather under the stars with family and friends. The 50’ x 178’ lot provides ample
green space in addition to the generous 2-car garage, new concrete apron, and
a gravel parking spot for a 3rd car. This bonus space could also be re-converted
to green space by new owners, and enclosed with a fence extending to the alley
if additional parking is not needed ~ you decide!

VICTORIA WITT

708.790.1319
[email protected]

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