Family roots in design are evident in this Naperville home, featuring many exquisite local finds.

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May 2013 View more

Photography by: Greg Shapps

Quick Tour

Year house built and/or renovated: 2005
Architect/builder: Beth Artego
Total home square footage: 6,200
Lot size: .25 Acre
General location in Naperville: Near  downtown Naperville

At Home in Naperville

  • Five bedrooms, five full baths, three car garage
  • Hardwood flooring throughout home. Living room has crown molding, decorative pillars between living room and dining room, tray ceiling, extended bay windows with circle top windows
  • Dining room­ with walnut inlay, tray ceiling, crown molding, wainscoting and chair rail, white painted woodwork, built-in butlers pantry, surround sound wiring
  • Kitchen has custom woodwork with granite tops, stainless steel double oven, microwave warming oven and dishwasher, under cabinet lighting
  • Family room fireplace with gas log lighter and custom slate mantle, two-story cathedral ceiling, wired for surround sound
  • Master bedroom and bath with tray ceiling, majestic fireplace with remote, vaulted ceiling in bath, double whirlpool and separate dual head shower with frameless glass door, stained glass etched windows, granite tops, huge walk-in closet with two skylights, and additional storage
  • Finished basement contains enclosed home theater room sound proof with pocket doors, full bathroom and bedroom, gaming room, video game area, bar, and 9 foot ceilings
  • Security system, central vac, wired for surround sound, huge back yard with mature landscaping

Meet your Neighbors

Number of years in Naperville: 24
Number of years in house: 7
Favorite room in this house: We like all of the rooms, as they each serve a different purpose and are eclectic in design. We also like the open floor plan which is ideal for gatherings.
Favorite thing about Naperville: The downtown area is full of life and activity. We also enjoy being within walking distance of all the fine restaurants and shops as well as the concert venues.
A family tradition: Entertaining our six children and extended family members for celebrations and holidays.
Additional: Richard’s hobby is decorating since he came from a family history of designers and decorating. Richard’s father’s store, Honquest Fine Furniture, closed this past year, so he has been working with Naperville businesses to furnish and decorate the newly finished basement. We like to support local Naperville businesses.