Exquisite Four Square Home With Timeless Architectural Charm

Welcome to this stunning Oak Park American four-square home ideally located near schools, transportation, and recreational parks. The home preserves its architectural details, including hardwood flooring, natural woodwork, built-ins, and custom stained-glass windows. A newly rebuilt front porch with beadboard ceiling and Trex steps welcome you while overlooking a mature front garden. The spacious foyer with an oak staircase and custom stained-glass landing creates a warm entry to the home. The large dining room boasts a ventless remote control gas fireplace with tile mantel, custom millwork cabinetry, and leads into the living room with abundant natural light that overlooks the landscaped backyard. Pocket doors lead into a well-designed kitchen with quarter-sawn millwork custom cabinetry throughout, a butler’s pantry, a tucked-away powder room, tile backsplash, high-end appliances, and a large island with seating for four. A mudroom and family area with a gas fireplace complete the first floor. The second level includes four spacious bedrooms with new windows, a remodeled guest bathroom, and a spacious primary ensuite. The massive third floor great room adds flexible space for a family room or creative studio space while skylights flood the room with natural light. More space can be found in the finished basement with high ceilings for a second family room or office area, a third full bathroom with heated floor and workout room. Additional storage is available in the laundry room with new flooring, dedicated workshop and built-in shelving with exterior access to the backyard. Outside, the thoughtfully designed backyard is a true urban oasis. Enjoy summer dinners on the paver patio with a fire pit, water fountain, and Sonos sound system all of which are surrounded by lush perennial gardens and flowering trees that create beauty and privacy year after year. A two-car garage provides easy parking plus an extra parking pad with separate alley access. Many significant updates include new electrical wiring with buried service; Lutron lighting system to control first floor and exterior lights; new chimney liner; on-demand electric water heater; updated insulation; sump pump with battery backup; replaced storm sewer; complete protection for wood siding with flashing around the whole house; and so much more.. This home features a wide array of amenities and characteristics consistent with a well-maintained and charming property. It is in move-in-ready condition and prepared for its next family.