This house was originally built in 1945, in a prairie style, similar to Chicagoís Oak Park. It was entirely renovated by its owner in 1990. The home features three levels with high ceilings and original doors and moldings. The mail level boasts two living rooms, each with beamed ceilings, fireplace and pocket doors; a formal dining room with a butler passage to the kitchen, an enclosed front porch, a winter garden room with slate floor, eight foot French doors, glass block, skylights, recessed lights, built-in planters with hose bib and drain!
A spectacularly large kitchen features a spacious central island, all modern appliances and an abundance of custom cabinetry with adjustable shelving, pull out drawers. Also in the kitchen, a built in desk with file drawers, and an auxiliary bar sink & refrigerator. Other features are a guest bathroom with antique tile accents, glass block, designer light fixtures, Chicago brass faucets; a laundry room, and a large canteen in the basement. The main floor opens up into a private patio with a potting shed with phone service and outdoor storage room, and opens up to a large backyard with off street parking for four cars. On the second level, a master suite with fireplace, sitting room, claw foot tub and shower.
On the third level, a guest room has two walk-in closets, private bath with Jacuzzi tub & shower, private terrace with a skyline view of midtown, and walk in attic access for storage. This house has antique hardwood floors and fine architectural detailing throughout! Special features are: a sophisticated security system, four separate phone lines, cable TV in every room, a high efficiency furnace, two water heaters.