Fabulous heavily upgraded corner lot home on an idyllic River Forest block. This expansive home has five bedrooms, five and one half bathrooms and has just undergone several major projects by the current owners. Enter a gracious two story foyer to the sun-filled formal living room. The separate formal dining room is outfitted with elaborate mill work and opens to both the expansive great room and the brand new kitchen creating an ideal floor plan for living and entertaining. The chef's kitchen was completely gutted with chic designer finishes; custom blue cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, Sub Zero Refrigerator, a six burner Viking Range with double ovens, wine refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. Huge center island plus a large custom built in with quartz countertops and seating for seven, which leads to the great room with fire place. The great room flows to the new screened porch and spacious & private backyard. Brand new powder room, recently added full bedroom with en suite on the main level, ideal for an in law or nanny suite. New mud room with built ins leads to the attached three car garage which opens to the oversized driveway and side yard. The second level offers a massive primary suite with with two professionally organized walk-ins plus a dressing room/separate work space. A sanctuary of its own, the primary has three exposures, another fireplace and large primary bath with dual vanities, jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Second level boasts three additional large bedrooms one of which is en-suite and two full bathrooms, one of which just completed a gut renovation with chic, transitional finishes. Two of the guest bedrooms are the size of most primary suites with large walk-in closets. Full finished basement with a second family room, wet bar, a separate recreation room/optional fitness room and full bath. Lower level provides tons of additional storage a huge laundry room and speakers. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the first and second levels, custom window treatments & lighting, speakers, three fireplaces and a leafy private yard plus three car garage and extra-large driveway with basketball hoop. A+ location in the heart of River Forest in the coveted Willard Elementary School and award-winning Roosevelt Middle School, plus high-performing OPRF High School. Easy access to shops, restaurants, parks and transportation to Loop.
