445 Fairview Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

Description

Offering an endless amount of quality with an endless amount of space, this 6-bedroom, 3.1-bathroom home is the epitome of modern elegance in Elmhurst! Original owners' meticulous care shows throughout from picture-perfect eaves and lush, professional landscaping outside, to custom woodwork and trayed and vaulted ceilings inside, this sprawling residence is literally brimming with luxurious, thoughtful features. As you enter the front door, framed in leaded beveled glass, into the foyer, an exquisite, eye-popping crystal chandelier suspended from the soaring, decorative trayed ceiling is just the first of the grand design touches you'll encounter throughout the home. Each room features a unique ceiling design, starting with the formal living room directly off the foyer, which leads through French doors to a large, light-filled dining room with another opulent chandelier, wainscoting and contrasting red oak inlay in the natural oak hardwood floors. The immense chef's kitchen has every amenity imaginable, including massive island, marled granite countertops in rich brown hues, custom stone tile backsplash, 42" birch wood cabinets with cherry finish and undermount lighting, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including SubZero refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel double oven and gas range stove and Bosch dishwasher. Epic Closets by Design walk-in pantry newly refinished with built-in shelving and drawers offering maximum organization. The expansive eat-in kitchen area has sliding glass doors leading to the partially fenced backyard with mature trees. Adjacent family room features gorgeous built-in media cabinets and a wood-burning, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with gas start. The main level includes a nice size bedroom/office with wainscoting and a powder room with ceramic tile and granite countertops. A mud room with built-in storage cabinets is perfectly positioned at the door to the oversized, three-car garage with epoxy flooring. Spacious laundry room has ceramic tile, sink, Maytag washer/dryer and ample storage cabinets. Taking the sweeping hardwood staircase to the second level, you'll find five bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Enormous primary suite has spectacular vaulted ceiling, abundant windows and his and her walk-in closets. En suite bathroom is outfitted with stunning marble tile, separate glass shower with rainwater showerheads, jetted whirlpool tub, double vanity with granite countertop and linen closet. The first of the four other bedrooms on the second level is perfect as a guest suite or office, with walk-in closet with custom Elfa shelving. Attached bathroom has a vaulted skylight, granite vanity and marble tile and is shared with the next bedroom, also featuring a large walk-in closet. Access the catwalk to the stunning Palladian window overlooking the foyer. Another full bathroom on second level features double vanity with granite counters and ceramic tile flooring, shower and tub. Additional features throughout the home include: 5.5" baseboards, Pella windows with energy efficient cellular shades, silhouette shades or other custom window treatments in every room, zoned heating and cooling, ceiling fans and motion-activated lights throughout. The full basement offers a staggering amount of storage, 9' ceilings, radon mitigation system, flood control system that includes two sump pumps and overflow containment area, fireplace and rough in plumbing! Home is situated on a rare, 75 foot wide lot and just steps to Illinois Prairie Path, award-winning schools, shopping, restaurants and charming downtown Elmhurst. Welcome Home!

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