four bedroom home with an amazing backyard
Nestled on a tree-lined street in Ravenswood, just north of Graceland West, and surrounded by some of the most beautiful homes in the city, this 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath home sits on an extra-large 160 ft deep lot and features the backyard of your dreams! Professionally landscaped by premier landscaping company, Christy Weber, it features a charming new deck with pergola and sunshade as well as a stunning ground level patio with custom modern, cushioned bench seating, landscape lighting and care-free turf. This beautiful, private outdoor oasis provides a tranquil space for relaxation and fun and is absolutely perfect for entertaining! The front yard was also professionally redesigned and the covered front porch features a beautifully restored natural wood ceiling and a quintessential swinging bench. Current owners performed very extensive renovations to the home including a complete build out of the attic (adding a bedroom, new bathroom and office/recreation room) and finishing of the lower level of the home with a spacious family room, new roof (2018), HVAC system in 2015 (new furnace in 2019), new exterior siding, removal and replacement of all lead piping (2023), drain tile system (2015), new front railing, and complete update of the 1st and 2nd floors of the home in which a new bathroom was added and 2nd floor bathroom and 1st floor powder room were renovated. Both bathrooms include heated floors. This home is beautifully designed and offers the best of vintage charm while integrating modern amenities. It has a great floor plan starting with the formal entry way with open staircase and cozy living room with fireplace and spacious custom built-ins and woodwork. The adjacent dining room retains an original built-in hutch and seamlessly connects to the living room and kitchen providing the perfect hub for shared meals and cherished gatherings. The updated kitchen has direct access to the back deck for outdoor dining and provides abundant cabinetry and counter space, gold fixtures, high-end appliances including a wine fridge and gorgeous professional 5-burner, dual-fuel range by CornuFe. Second floor offers a trio of bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a primary suite. Third floor reveals an open space with a guest bedroom and office/ rec. room area. The finished basement features a nicely sized family room, ample storage room and utility room with laundry. All this in wonderful A+ neighborhood that organizes events such as garden walks, block parties and Halloween events. Walking distance to Southport Corridor, Wrigleyville, the Lakefront, the Ravenswood Metra and both the Brown and Red lines, Andersonville shops and restaurants as well as prominent schools such as Ravenswood Elementary and the Lycee Francais. This home is a true Gem!