$529,500

Jumbo brick bungalow on oversized 40' corner lot in hot Old Portage Park! This Arts & Crafts charmer offers a wonderful floorplan with great space on two floors (plus a full basement). Owned by only two families since it was built, it retains most of its awesome original details. Main floor has formal entry foyer with gorgeous art glass window, huge 16x17 living room, formal dining room, updated high-end Craftsman-style kitchen with copper sink, soapstone countertops, and gorgeous Bertazzoni range; plus three bedrooms and breakfast room. The amazing light-filled second floor, enlarged and gut rehabbed in 2010, has a huge primary bedroom suite: gorgeous bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower, 2 walk-in closets, office/nursery, plus a bonus room. Full basement offers 1400SF of additional potential. A few finishing cosmetic touches will make this a showplace! Updated electrical panel and new copper plumbing. Deck plus backyard with space for gardening, and two car garage with street-side access. Two blocks from the wonderful greenspace and facilities of Portage Park (walking paths, an indoor and an Olympic-sized outdoor pool, sports fields, tennis, dog park, Farmer's market in season) and close to plenty of great neighborhood shops and restaurants. Minutes to the Blue Line and 90/94. Space, charm, unique details, and a wonderful neighborhood...your perfect city home!