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Detached Single · Highland Park, IL
$1,599,000
6 beds · 6.5 baths · 5,000 sqft
215 Prospect Avenue, Highland Park, IL, 60035
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What’s special

4-car garageIn-unit laundry
Just steps from downtown Highland Park's shops, restaurants, library, train, and close to Lake Michigan, Thornycote is a home where location and history come together beautifully. Designed in 1901 by renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, this English Arts and Crafts residence is a remarkable expression of craftsmanship, proportion, and grace. Set on more than an acre of lush, landscaped grounds, Thornycote offers a rare sense of privacy while remaining connected to everything that makes Highland Park special. A handsome foyer sets the tone, introducing the home's elegant proportions, exceptional woodwork, and remarkable architectural integrity. Throughout, Shaw's thoughtful design is evident in the details, from the formal living room anchored by a commanding wood-burning fireplace to the expansive family room, which opens onto a generous terrace. The gracious dining room flows naturally into a bright sunroom, equally suited to morning coffee or evening conversation. A richly detailed library provides a quiet retreat, while the renovated kitchen brings modern function to the historic setting with custom cabinetry, a butler's pantry, coffee bar, and mudroom. An extra-wide staircase leads to the second floor, where the primary suite offers a private retreat with an adjoining sitting and dressing room, wood-burning fireplace, and spacious updated bath overlooking the grounds. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath and connect to a cozy sitting room ideal for reading or play. A second-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. The expansive third floor offers remarkable flexibility, with four bedrooms, two full baths, and a large bonus room that can adapt to whatever life requires, from playroom and home office to media lounge or studio. Beyond the main residence, a 1,600-square-foot coach house adds an extraordinary layer of possibility. With four garage bays, a two-bedroom suite, and a conference room overlooking dramatic ravine views framed by two stone bridges, it is a rare setting where work, creativity, and nature come together. And then there are the discoveries. A hidden speakeasy tucked behind a mirrored door. Secret gardens. Winding pathways made for wandering. At Thornycote, the experience extends well beyond the architecture. More than a residence, Thornycote is a singular piece of Highland Park history, where Howard Van Doren Shaw's artistry remains very much alive.
— the listing agent’s description

The home

6 beds
6.5 baths
5,000 sqft
Built in 1901
Lot 135X342.37X105.89X342.37
4-car garage
Detached Single
English,Prairie,Other

What it’ll cost

$320 / sqft
$45,965 taxes / yr
No HOA
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Estimated monthly payment

$12,798/mo
Principal & interest$8,502
Property taxes$3,830
Homeowners insurance$466
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Price history
Listed for sale
Aug 14, 2026
$1,599,000
Earlier records
Listed
Jun 3, 2026
$1,690,000
Listed
Nov 17, 2025
$1,690,000
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Property taxes
2025
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$45,965/yr
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Features

Small Duct High VelocityWall Unit(s)Radiator(s)Shingle SidingPublic SewerGravelHeated Garage

Schools

Elementary — Indian Trail Elementary School
Middle — Edgewood Middle School
High — Highland Park High School
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Listed by Keith Goad · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing last updated Aug 16, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Aug 16, 2026, 8:51 AM CT
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