If you have been searching & waiting for a home with that perfect balance of modern updates and completely classic architectural gems, 1128 N Oak Park Ave is it! Set up and back from the street, this home will capture your heart from the moment you pull up. With stunning curb appeal, this yellow brick colonial Mediterranean home has fantastic outdoor AND indoor spaces. The front porch, shaded with the handsome awning, is a wonderful place to relax and visit. The backyard offers another outdoor space with unexpected privacy, well established perennial gardens and multiple areas for entertaining. As you enter the home, you will notice the original tile in the double entrance, fabulous light fixtures, solid thick wood doors with glass knobs throughout, archways, curved doors, French doors, decorative iron stair railing, cove moldings, picture rails and more. The room sizes are generous and welcoming. The pride of ownership and whimsy of the owners is evident throughout. The living room has a gas fireplace and 2 built-ins on either side of the handsomely classic mantle. The dining room pays homage to Frank Lloyd Wright's Asian works and the kitchen is open, bright and fun. The kitchen was renovated in 2020 with fresh cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors. The family room is being used as a breakfast room and opens out to the dining deck through French doors. Brick paver walkways navigate you through the fenced in backyard, taking you from the deck, to the fire pit patio, to the vegetable garden, extra parking pad, 2 car brick garage then the 2nd entrance and porch outside the kitchen. All of the stairs and decking are done in Trex and include lighting. You can fire up the Sonos and enjoy listening to your playlists, pod casts and audio books through the built-in speakers in the living and dining room walls and in the backyard through the mounted speakers. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 3 closets in the hall and a laundry chute. Both bathrooms were completely renovated in 2017 with the most luxurious fixtures from Rohl and Icera. The partially finished DRY basement has great ceiling height, a fantastically large rec room for movie nights, band practice & fun, complete with a gas fireplace. The unfinished side has ample storage, large area for laundry with the original triple wash tub, walk out to the backyard and enough room for exercise, crafts and hobbies. Fabulous location! Easy walk to Mann Elementary school & parks, Lindberg Park, the middle school bus stop, a quick ride to the Green Line and easy access to downtown Chicago. CLICK the VIDEO link to see the fully narrated DRONE video and CLICK the VIRTUAL TOUR link to see the interactive floor plans with many photos, then book your appointment! Be prepared to fall in love! See you soon at 1128!
