1718 National Avenue

Rockford, Illinois 61103

Stunning Barloga designed home on prestigious National Avenue! This home has been beautifully updated and lovingly maintained. The brick walkway takes you to the stately front entrance of this gracious home. The gleaming hardwood floors were refinished throughout the home and each room has been repainted or wallpapered in a period appropriate style. The sweeping staircase greets you as you enter the spacious foyer. The living room to the left offers a refurbished mantle and surround on the wood-burning fireplace, a bay window and two French doors leading to the side patio. The home office is just off the living room and offers stunning views of the landscape in the side yard. The dining room to the right of the foyer will not disappoint when you need to host a large dinner party. It is ample sized with tons of natural light and flows to a butlers pantry which features a bar sink, cabinet storage and wine rack all to assist with easy entertaining. The eat-in kitchen boasts upgraded appliances, granite countertops, tile floor and access to the rear yard. The family room addition with walnut floors was recently upgraded with beautiful bookcases and a new patio door. The powder room which shares access to the office is just off the main foyer hallway. The two car garage is attached and accessible through the family room. The second floor boasts four bedrooms, two with their own bathrooms and two that share a large Jack and Jill bath. The bedroom serving as an office has a completely remodeled bath with a gorgeous tile floor and walk-in shower, new vanity, mirror and stool. The primary suite also has a private bath, two closets and French doors to the balcony which has a brand new rubber roof. The laundry is also located on the second floor with both the washer and dryer staying with the home. There is attic storage off the laundry room and a large hall linen closet. The basement has a work bench that will stay and all the windows in the basement have been replaced. The water heater is newer. The house and garage roof is approximately 12 years old. All the shutters in the home are newer and were custom-built for each window. Multiple hydrangea plants, arborvitae bushes and boxwood bushes have been planted along the landscape of this large lot as well as a crab apple tree and many flowers. This home is a WOW!