An accomplished design dream team—including architecture firm Oglesby Greene, builder Hardy Construction, landscape design firm Hocker Design, and interior designer Wendy Konradi—collaborated to create this stunning modern retreat in the heart of the idyllic Highland Park neighborhood. The main residence, boasting 6,880 square feet, three bedrooms, and three-and-three-half baths, sits on a .388-acre corner lot that also includes a pool, a 533-square-foot guest house, and a 1,053-square-foot three-car garage.  

Built in 2020, the three-story residence blends timeless design with a clean-lined modern aesthetic. The exterior’s natural materials, such as hand-molded Roman brick, painted steel, blue stone, Douglas fir, and Sapele, were chosen to complement the surrounding landscape. A balcony and brise soleil structure defines the eastern edge of the home, protecting the glass from morning sun and the generous openings from weather. Inside, hand-troweled plaster walls, old-growth vertical-grain Douglas fir millwork, and end-grain fir wood floors echo the home’s exterior design notes to create beautiful continuity. Every detail was well thought-out, down to the custom nickel-plated door hardware.

Find three levels to the home, all accessed from a commercial elevator or stairs with open risers and cantilevered treads that allow natural light to filter into the lower level from the skylight. The lower level includes a large gym, a private office, a 100-plus bottle glass enclosed wine storage, and a media room complete with cork flooring, wool flannel upholstery, and a wet bar. Moving up to the main level, find a light-filled living room encased in floor-to-ceiling windows and Corso brick, as well as an elegant formal dining room. The kitchen’s contemporary Bulthaup system also features Gaggenau appliances, a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, a coffee station, a silver closet, and copious amounts of storage and beverage drawers in the butler’s pantry. The large island looks to the breakfast room, which offers views of the backyard’s tranquil pool. A double-sided fireplace separates the breakfast room from a cozy family living space with sliding glass doors that open to the backyard.

Moving up to the second level is the primary suite on the southeast corner of the home. Light pours into the sanctuary-like space through the floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to treetops below. Fully-integrated black-out shades and custom celadon-yarn curtains afford comfort and privacy. The suite also encompasses a private terrace, an oversized walk-in closet, and a bathroom designed with raked marble wall tiles, honed terrazzo floors, custom fir millwork, and Caesarstone countertops. Two additional guest bedrooms with en suite baths and an office nook with balcony access round out the second level.

A one-bedroom, one-bathroom stunning cabana/guest house—complete with  a sizable living space and a kitchenette— is tucked into the trees and overlooks the sparkling infinity-edge pool. The backyard also features a sun deck, adjacent spa, and a private pool bath. Other notable details of the home include warm interior dimming lighting, a comprehensive Lutron system, a natural-gas backup generator, and a roof-mounted solar system. With its lush lot, impeccable architectural design, and luxurious designer details, this property is a rare find.