$1,149,000
Incredible in-town location overlooking West Park with 4,048 square feet of finished space! This lovely 4+ bedroom, 3.1 bathroom home wonderfully blends historic charm with modern amenities. Key features include hardwood floors throughout the first floor, 9' ceilings, a large family room open to the kitchen and breakfast area, updated bathrooms, generous bedrooms, an updated basement, and a fully fenced yard. A gracious front porch greets you as you enter the home, and the old world charm continues throughout the 1st floor. The large living room has tall windows that provide excellent views of the park and amazing sunsets! An updated, full bathroom on the 1st floor is a plus. The open kitchen/breakfast area/family room is the heart of the home and provides great space for gathering and entertaining w/ high ceilings, lots of windows, and a fireplace. The 2nd level includes 4 bedrooms, with a fabulous Primary Suite which features a gorgeous, updated bathroom w/ walk-in shower & soaking tub, and a sizable walk-in closet. The 3rd floor offers a flexible space to use as a 5th bedroom, 2nd home office or playroom. The recently updated basement has new carpeting and contains a recreation room, an office, an exercise room, an updated powder room, and the laundry room. Outside, the fully fenced backyard has a lovely brick paver patio and a 2-car detached garage w/ full finished attic space for storage or additional use. Close to shops, restaurants, West Park, the east side Metra station, and schools, this beautiful home is truly a gem. Move right in and enjoy all that this home has to offer!
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849 Summit Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — Lake County
IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438
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