19 Drexel Avenue

Simply beautiful! This completely rebuilt Tudor is beautifully situated on a landscaped 70x135 lot located close to all the amenities that vibrant La Grange has to offer. Taken down to the studs and rebuilt with high quality materials and craftsmanship, the owners spared no expense in this major renovation. With over $350k in interior/exterior improvements, the sellers invested in preserving the character of this timeless home, while seamlessly incorporating modern amenities including ALL NEW in the last few years - roof, windows, plumbing, electric, HVAC (duct work, furnace, humidifier, wireless thermostat), insulation, 5" distressed engineered wood flooring and sub-floor, oak staircase and handrail, recessed lighting throughout, trim with crown molding, a fabulous chef 's kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven range, Quartzite counters, subway tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, island with seating, walk-in pantry, Kohler farm sink, gas fireplace insert with cast iron surround, CAT 6 wiring throughout, water heater, and sump pit. Also inside you'll find custom walk-in closet organizers and the option for laundry on the second floor or the basement. Stately and bold in style, the exterior has been updated to today's standards with attractive painted brick with brand new maintenance-free Hardie Board siding, oversized gutters, downspouts, all new concrete including the garage, driveway and sidewalks. Also NEW are the beautiful landscaped and fenced yard and the spacious, gorgeous permeable paver patio and walkway. Additional features include the irrigation system, LED outdoor lighting, gas line for grill and underground electric service. Over $50,000 was invested to professionally landscape the property and add these outdoor features. The garage is fully finished and heated with a cool automated lift for easy storage in the finished loft instead of having to carry boxes up the pull-down stairs! This garage is the perfect spot for extending outdoor parties warmly into the winter! This is just an absolutely beautiful home in a location within blocks to the commuter train, highly rated Ogden Elementary, Park Junior High and high performing Lyons Township high school, and the thriving downtowns of La Grange & Western Springs. Two laundry rooms (basement and in the huge walk-in closet of the primary bedroom. Come see an impressive renovation that is loaded with craftsmanship, style and one-of-a-kind details!