5 Beds 5 Baths 4,000 Sq.Ft.
Gorgeous renovation of Lakewood Balmoral beauty on double corner lot. Vintage charm remains in this thoroughly updated beauty. The front porch was made from sturdy Thermory Ash decking; the vestibule tile was replicated from the 1902 original design. Gracious entryway, pretty front dining room leads to the sunroom with original French doors, perfect for an office, music room, or sitting area. Wood-burning fireplace with gas starter warms both the dining area and living room, which has custom built-in bookshelves, and pocket doors to separate from the kitchen when desired. The expansive eat-in kitchen is light-filled and airy, with Calcutta Gold marble counters, custom Shaker cabinets by Eurostyle Design, a pantry, a coffee station, and a stationary "bar cart" for entertaining. Six burner Wolf stove, and Wolf Steam Oven; Zephyr stainless hood; Subzero refrigerator with full-size freezer; Asko dishwasher; GE Monogram wine fridge. Thoughtful open back staircase design leads to a large mudroom with cabinet and bench system, and down to the finished lower level, with a new full bathroom, great flex space, rec room, and laundry. Radiant heated floors on the lower level and first floor with four zones; dual zoned heat and air conditioning for the lower and first floors, and the second and third floors. The second floor has a primary suite with a new bathroom with a heated floor steam shower and a large walk-in closet; a renovated second full bathroom with a heated floor, a large second bedroom, and a third bedroom with a back deck, currently being used as an office. The third floor has a renovated full bath and two more bedrooms, with landing space perfect for homework or a reading nook. The renovation includes a 10-foot addition back, sprinkler system throughout, steel beam support on the first floor, new hardwood floors, new Anderson windows on the first floor, lower level, and addition; all new electrical 300 amp service, Circa lighting, Closet Works systems, Sanu's smart home system, speakers in most rooms and upper deck, new sewer line to street, sump pump, ejector pit, drain tiles, and spray foam insulation throughout. The outdoor space is professionally hardscaped and landscaped; incredible entertaining space! Outdoor living room and dining, with plenty of green space, and beautiful 2 car garage has party set up area and lofted storage space. Extra 2 car parking on the pad, with basketball hoop if wanted. Lakewood Balmoral Historic District has no building restrictions, and is replete with its original character and charm; nestled between the vibrant shopping and dining of Andersonville, and the natural splendor of Lake Michigan's beaches, easily accessible by Dusable Lake Shore Drive and the nearby Red Line el stop and express buses, the location can't be beat. Block parties and community events make this your forever home.
