Haus Study: Andersonville Private Residence
Presented by Emily Santos
Built: 1986
Type: Greystone
Status: Restored
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Chicago
Behind the historic façade is a fully rebuilt home: modern systems, clean performance, and a level of finish that reads closer to custom new construction than renovation.
Framed within history.
The Plan
Noteworthy: flow, elements, integration
From entry to kitchen to yard, the home pulls you through in a single line.
The Anchor: Kitchen
a 15-foot Silverwave island
fully integrated Miele, Wolf, and Gaggenau appliances
custom European cabinetry with concealed storage
The Heart: Backyard
Where the home separates itself. This backyard is a rare setup in Chicago. More aligned with a private retreat than a typical city lot.
Heated pool and spa
Multiple areas for dining and entertaining
A detached designer one-bedroom guest house
Material + Craft
The palette: contrasts, sophistication, texture
Stone
Limestone, referencing traditional greystone construction
Original brick, reversed & re-installed
Silverwave across island, bath, and transitions
Leathered Italian stone
Wood
Solid Oak Herringbone
Custom staircase with hand-bent hardwood banister
Brass
Used selectively in custom fixtures & lighting
Wellness
Water: pool, steam, bath
Scent: essential oils integrated into the steam room
Quiet: insulation, double-pane windows
Garden: fresh herbs & planting space
Primary Suite
More hotel than traditional primary suite.
Heated floors and stone surfaces
Steam room with essential oil infusion
Chromotherapy soaking tub
Japanese smart toilet with integrated bidet
Custom European closet with brass finishes
Hidden Retreat
The lower level operates as its own environment.
Home theater
Full bar with beverage drawers, wine fridge, and ice maker
Separate service laundry
Dedicated workspace with dual Ethernet wiring
Guest House
A fully independent designer one-bedroom residence at the rear of the property.
Flexible use:
Guest accommodations
Au pair or extended stay
Income-producing unit
Haus Note:
A classic exterior.
A different interior logic.
Organized around flow, and built for how a home is actually used.
