Presenting this Old Irving Park home that's a true rare gem to hit the market. A Prairie style, brick & stucco house with undeniable curb appeal. It has four bedrooms, three full & one half bathrooms. The large 4500 sqft floor plan is laid out over three spacious, bright, open floors, all with tall ceilings. Situated on an oversized double lot, 62' wide with side drive and a three car brick garage. Located in the heart of Old Irving Park, on tree lined Keeler Ave, one of the most desirable livable neighborhoods in Chicago. You enter the magnificent home through a side entrance, which provides for a dramatic center open staircase & atrium, this also allows for a unique layout with undivided space to the front. The open feel of the home is realized once you enter the first floor living/dining area which flows from the front all the way back to the kitchen and eat-in area. The living/dining room has a three-sided fireplace with stone surround and built in cabinets. There is also a large power room. The chef's kitchen has a Wolf stove, Sub Zero refrigerator, quartz counters & island, full ceiling height cabinets. A cozy eat-in breakfast area with pantry adjacent to the kitchen. Patio doors lead directly out to the back deck, perfect to enjoy grilling and lounging, overlooking the rear yard. Moving up the stairs you enter the bright open plan second floor with a sitting area to relax. There are four bedrooms upstairs (one is currently used as an office/library). The luxurious primary suite has a walk-in closet professionally organized, ensuite bathroom with oversized shower and dual vanities, tray ceiling over the bed. This level has another bathroom with a walk-in shower and Jacuzzi tub. The two remaining bedrooms are at the rear of this level. Down on the lower level you'll find a fully finished area that's open plan with a large family room, wet-bar, gym, laundry room, full bath. Many potential other uses for this great space are a home office and guest suite. Throughout the home there are solid hardwood floors, designer lighting. Newer central air and GFH. The house was a new build in 2006, it has all the modern conveniences of that recent construction coupled with many traditional characteristics. Many recent updates have also been done. All this on the 62' wide lot, something not often found in the city. Best of transport options - Blue line train, Metra Train, expressway access. Enjoy everything that makes Old Irving such a sought after neighborhood. Finally worth the wait!
