$1,225,000
Fabulous 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom single family home in highly sought after Kenilworth location. Spectacular curb appeal with the custom inlaid brick pathway and Hardie Board siding. The expansive foyer welcomes you to this amazing home with exceptional finishes and features! Beautiful hardwood floors and wonderful natural light throughout. Inviting formal Living Room with electric fireplace flows seamlessly into the spacious separate Dining Room perfect for entertaining larger groups. Top notch Chefs Kitchen with custom cabinetry, Stainless Steel Thermador appliances includes oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave drawer appointed with quartz countertops, garbage disposal and pantry with extra-large cascade breakfast bar island which opens to the eat-in table space and heart of the home family room overlooking the brick patio and backyard. Rounding out the main level, the perfectly placed power room and the open office area ideal for your work-from-home needs or for use as a quiet place to read. The second level offers 2 sizable bedrooms sharing the large hall bathroom with a double marble vanity, Kohler fixtures and shower/tub plus the primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double vanity, separate shower, separate garden tub and Hansgrohe fixtures. And there's more! The huge third floor is the perfect place for a kids play room, gaming space or second office. The generously sized lower level offers a recreation room with exercise area and a 4th bedroom with shared bathroom ideal for guests, in-laws or au-pair/nanny. Beautifully landscaped yard with brick paver patio perfect for your outdoor gathering and gardening needs and wants. Large detached 2 car garage with plenty of storage. New gut-rehab includes all new electrical with 200 amp panel, dual zone HVAC, tankless hot water heater system, all new windows, new skylights, new copper plumbing and new roof. Full basement excavation with add'l 8" concrete wall addition and water barrier installation plus sump pump with battery backup. Garage is EV is ready. Convenient and close location to award-winning Joseph Sears grade school and New Trier High School in addition to the Metra for your city commute needs within a short distance to Kenilworth beach. Come make this outstanding home yours now!
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538 Melrose Avenue, Kenilworth, IL 60043 — Cook County
IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438
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