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Some like to say that Winnetka, Illinois resembles a picturesque post card from a more gentle and relaxed era. It’s easy to understand once you begin to wander the streets and neighborhoods of this small village 14 miles north of Chicago. With a wooded landscape of four square miles that is nestled along Lake Michigan, the village of Winnetka does conjure up a sense of Americana that’s usually reserved for books and movies.
Frequently earning a spot on national lists of best places to live, the village of Winnetka boasts educational excellence, tree-lined streets, lovely residences and beautiful beaches and public parks. With four distinctive and quaint commercial districts, the village offers numerous outstanding restaurants, independently owned shops and specialty merchants to its residents and visitors.
A large reason that many residents choose to call Winnetka home is drawn from the award winning and exemplary schools that the village offers. All educational roads in the village lead to the nationally recognized New Trier Township High School which frequents many best of education lists. The village is also home to the North Shore Country Day School which has elementary and secondary programs. Combine the assurance of a quality education for your children with the movie set quality of the neighborhoods and it’s no wonder so many are happy to call the village home.
Sensational and historic architecture can be found in every street of the village which simply adds to its allure. Two quaint and an inviting shopping and dining districts add to Winnetka’s attraction. No wonder filmmaker John Hughes made it home for some many of his films such as Home Alone and Sixteen Candles.
Winnetka offers wonderful recreation and activity options to all its residents. Between the Ice Arena, A. C. Nielsen Tennis Center, a stunning public golf course and a slew of lakefront activities there is plenty to do around the village. Winnetka is a stunning and prosperous community that fully deserved the inclusion on CNN’s list of “One of the Best Places to Live” in 2009.
In Winnetka, it is natural for some new homes to have captivating views of the lake or lush greenery. If you’re lucky enough, you can get both. The homes interiors boast exquisite architectural detail; from hardwood floors and beautiful woodwork to wood burning fire places complimented by the understated and oversized windows. Some even come with fully fitted gourmet kitchens with spacious walk in pantry. Now that sounds like a place worth calling home, wouldn’t you agree? Check out the listings on NewHomeSource to get started on your search for the perfect, new home for sale in Winnetka, Illinois!