Have you been dreaming of a huge yard and a gorgeous home with charm and character....this is it! This classic Greystone has been converted to a single family home & is located on arguably the best block of Old Irving Park! This home sits on a 50x171' lot & was lovingly renovated from a 3flat in 1999/2000 to its current floorplan. You will enjoy the perfect blend of original features with modern updates. Enter the home thru double enclosed entrance finished w/ charming hexagon wood tiles & original mosaic tile floors. Walk thru the original oak and glass door & be greeted by the built-in foyer cabinet, a ton of original woodwork & hardwood floors throughout the main level. The front living room & family room are adjoined as a double parlor & includes a charming bay window w/ original stained glass. Walk past the 5th bedroom, office, and powder room on your way to the updated & open kitchen w/ Brookhaven maple cabinets, granite counters, marble tile backsplash, all newer kitchen appliances (~2017), over/under cabinet lighting, & an island w/ breakfast bar. The formal dining room is open to the kitchen, features original ceiling beams & a built-in hutch, & leads into the sunroom w/ access to the deck. Very functional mudroom & pantry space near the kitchen. The second floor has 4 bedrooms, including a primary suite, & an open den. Primary suite has its own full bathroom w/ separate tub & large shower, walk-in closet, & terrific study/studio. Primary bedroom has original ceiling beams & built-in hutch that functions as a dresser, & 3 original oak/glass doors that fold open to connect the primary bedroom w/ study/studio space. Designed as an artist's studio, this bright & sunny room has a sink, exhaust fan, 4 skylights & french doors to a private deck! Intended for washing paint brushes, the sink could also work well as a charming en-suite coffee station...why walk all the way downstairs for your morning coffee?! Also on the 2nd level is the open den space at the top of the stairs w/ large skylight & 2 built-in bookcases. The 2nd br is huge & has its own 9x9 walk-in closet, 3rd br features double doors & stained glass window, & the 4th br is complete w/ a mural! The spacious hall bath features a double vanity. In the lower level, enjoy the large, open finished space, currently used as a big recreation room & an open bedroom area. The lower level has its own thermostat, side door to exit to the side yard (which makes for potential in-law/nanny suite), full bathroom w/ a giant tub, lots of storage, & new carpet/paint in 2017. Plumbing/gas is still piped in at the NW corner where there used to be a kitchen. The unfinished area features a large laundry room & large mechanical room. Boiler for radiator heat, & 2 space pac systems that were installed in 1998. There is 1 hot water heater (2019) & plumbing ready to add another if desired. 1st & 2nd floors have Marvin wood clad windows, garage was new in about 2008. Most electric was new/updated at time of renovations, BURIED ELECTRIC lines....no power lines running overhead in the backyard! This home has incredible outdoor space w/ a garden on the south side yard, a large deck with PVC railings & Trex decking custom built around a tree, a flagstone terrace/patio & ample yard space! This is a very special home w/ renovations that have preserved incredible vintage details while also giving today's buyers the floor plan & amenities that are most in demand! All of this on a most charming block of Old Irving Park! This wonderful neighborhood features amazing convenience to the Blue Line, Metra, & O'Hare, as well as 90/94 & buses on Addison, Milwaukee & Irving. Nearby Independence Park is great for Farmers Markets. Enjoy many Old Irving Park restaurants & hot spots including: Eris Cider & Brewery, Old Irving Brewery, Manee Thai, Hot Woks Cool Sushi, Smoque BBQ, La Villa Restaurant, CTA Tacos, Backlot Coffee, Finom Coffee & Tea, Tatas Tacos, & Community! 10% down loan options available!
