The architectural integrity of this Victorian 3-bedroom, 3 bath farmhouse located on a corner lot has been preserved whenever updates were completed. Traditional Victorian floorplan is conducive to working at home. Architectural details are plentiful, specifically lots of cove & crown molding, beautiful hardwood floors, natural trim work, French doors, vintage doorknobs & high ceilings. As you enter the double door entry opens into an inviting foyer with an antique light fixture. The foyer staircase original pine landing was refinished & the original art glass window retained. Relax near the cozy fireplace in the expansive living room. Bay windows are found in both the living room & the large dining room. Renovated in 2010, the eat-in kitchen upgraded in keeping with the period architecture features cherry cabinetry, Brazilian granite countertops, premium stainless steel appliances, including a Viking range & a wine cooler. A Shaw's Fireclay farmhouse sink from England was installed in the kitchen with Rohl brass faucet along with new Marvin windows similar in design to the 1910-1920's era addition. The main level is complete with a full bath. The back "servant's staircase" leads to the second & third floors. Radiant tile floor heating was installed in the second-floor main bath along with cherry cabinetry & Hansgrohe double faucets. There is another full bath on this level featuring an original deep soaking tub. All 3 bedrooms have hardwood floors. In 2005 the attic was converted into a family room,2 bonus rooms all kept comfortable with zoned Lennox A/C. The new third floor has Empire-era antique wall sconces installed in the staircase, oak floors & trim work, new windows utilizing original diamond pattern (one historic window retained). The full unfinished basement offers ample storage & includes a newer washer & dryer (2018). A new Weil-McClain boiler (2007) was installed. Both the house & garage had a new tear-off roof completed (2009). Other recent updates include exterior whole house painting (2019), basement tuckpointing & garage mounted backyard motion lights (2020). Privacy fencing surrounds the backyard which has three seasons of perennials and a paver brick driveway leading to a detached fenced-in 2-car garage. An additional bonus is a cement car pad that currently generates a monthly income of $385 from 5 parking spaces. All this in a fantastic location on a wonderful block in Central Oak Park near restaurants, shopping & transportation can be yours!
