729 N Elmwood Avenue

Oak Park, Illinois 60302

Welcome to this stunning Oak Park American four-square home ideally located near schools, transportation and recreational parks. The home preserves its architectural details, including hardwood flooring, natural woodwork, built-ins, and custom stained-glass windows. A newly rebuilt front porch with beadboard ceiling and Trexs steps welcome you while overlooking a mature front garden. The spacious foyer with an oak staircase and custom stained-glass landing creates a warm entry to the home. The large dining room boasts a ventless remote control gas fireplace with tile mantel, custom millwork cabinetry and leads into the living room with abundant natural light that overlooks the landscaped backyard. Pocket doors lead into a well-designed kitchen with quarter-sawn millwork custom cabinetry throughout, a butler's pantry, a tucked-away powder room, tile backsplash, high-end appliances, and a large island with seating for 4. A mudroom and family area with a gas fireplace complete the first floor. The 2 nd level includes 4 spacious bedrooms with new windows, a remodeled guest bathroom and a spacious primary ensuite. The massive 3rd floor great room adds flexible space for a family room, creative studio space, while skylights flood the room with natural light. More space can be found in the finished basement with high ceilings for a 2nd family room/office area, a 3rd full bathroom with heated floor and work out room. Additional storage is available in the laundry room with new flooring, dedicated workshop and built-in shelving with an exterior access to the backyard. Outside, the thoughtfully designed backyard is a true urban oasis. Enjoy summer dinners on the paver patio with a fire pit, water fountain, and a Sonos sounds system all of which is surrounded by lush perennial gardens and flowering trees that create beauty and privacy year after year. A two-car garage provides easy parking plus an extra parking pad with separate alley access. Many significant updates include new electrical wiring with buried service, Lutron lighting system to control first floor and exterior lights, a new chimney liner, an on-demand electric water heater and updated insulation, sump pump with battery backup, replaced storm sewer and complete protection for wood siding with flashing around the whole house, and so much more.. This home features a wide array of amenities and characteristics consistent with a well-maintained and charming property. It is in move-in-ready condition and prepared for its next family.