Illinois, Cook County, La Grange, USA

This New Orleans style, French Colonial home's storybook curb appeal - starting with a winding paver front walk that leads to a relaxing covered front porch - sets the stage for the charm and character found throughout! The welcoming foyer with open staircase and powder room access, opens to the expansive living room with original pine floors, built-in bookshelves, wood-burning fireplace and bay window overlooking the front garden. The sun-infused family room features a terracotta tile floor, numerous windows overlooking the lush backyard and sliding glass doors to the paver brick patio. The formal dining room with classic wainscot and unique bow window opens to the updated eat-in kitchen that features natural cherry cabinetry, concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances and an eating area. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built-in hall linen and storage cabinets, a roof deck and private rooftop balcony. The finished basement features a large rec room with fireplace, office nook with built-in desk, laundry room, utility room and plenty of storage space. Updates include a new furnace with humidifier (2020), new water heater (2020), new sump pump (2020), new shingled and flat roofs (2023), new backyard drainage system (2021), new ejector pump (2020) and chimney tuck pointing (2024). All this on a beautiful 60x150 lot plus an easy walk to area schools (Cossitt Elementary, Park Jr. High and LTHS North Campus) and Elm Park, Stone Avenue Metra stop and La Grange's West End shops and restaurants!