526 N Edgewood Avenue

Located in the Gold Coast of La Grange Park, this rarely available location provides the opportunity to live on one of the most beautiful streets in Chicago's western suburbs. Located on the bend of tall-treed Edgewood, the future owners of 526 N Edgewood are not just buying a great fully remodeled Joern (steel/concrete) home, they are acquiring an amazing property offering an endless backyard adjacent to the hundreds of acres of the Salt Creek Forest Preserve. Built in 1941 the "grandfathered" large backyard pavilion provides a one-of-a-kind outdoor living area for entertaining family and friends under the canopy of eight 80' trees. A location just 150 yards away from Salt Creek affords quick access to fish or kayak for hours while hiking or cross-country skiing are just steps away. Stone/brick exterior, clay tile roof and copper gutters provide the classically historic Tudor look while vintage windows, stone/iron accents and expansive landscaping bring a premium cottage feel to this architecturally charming home. Remodeling completed Sept 2022 includes premium White Oak, true-hardwood floors on entire 1st floor while custom-made iron railing adorns the winding staircase leading to 2nd floor. Brand new, highest-quality Marvin windows with premium screens/sliding door installed on entire first floor and in Master Bedroom. Windows enlarged to maximize views to expansive flagstone patio, abundant, tiered landscaping, fountain and trellis. Total kitchen/great room remodel includes highest-end lighting/controls and pendant fixtures; hand/custom made cabinetry with premium polished nickel kitchen faucet/cabinet hardware ; Quartz counter tops, premium appliance package (Sub-zero, Wolf cooktop-top) large island with built in microwave; oversized, chef-grade Julien sink/cutting boards and beverage fridge in serving bar. Two brand new high efficiency furnaces and AC units with smart thermostats enables maximum efficiency and separate hvac zoning. Whole-house attic fan in conjunction with concrete walls and tall canopy of trees combine to provide extremely cost effective temperature control. Built-in cabinetry and abundant closet space throughout the home. All four bathrooms completely remodeled with natural stone flooring, new vanities, toilets and premium faucets. Second staircase leads to finished basement with gas fireplace, natural stone top wet bar and wine room plus unusually tall windows with view to back yard, landscaping and view to forest preserve.