For Sale

Listed by Patricia McGowan from Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC #11831791

947 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305

$1,299,000

5
5
3
4630 sq. ft.

SingleFam

30+ days on the market

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This Historic Colonial Manor with a Mediterranean touch is located on a tree-lined street and sits on an oversize lot (100'x185') with above-grade sq ft of 4630 and below-grade sq ft of 2124. The home is designed for maximum natural light and air circulation with full-face brick exterior. This one is a must-see for anyone who appreciates the beauty of historic homes. Enter the Impressive foyer with Italian marble tiles and wood moldings and see the beauty and elegance of the 1920s. The spacious living room with Florentine marble fireplace and attached sunroom is ideal for entertaining. Two sets of French doors open onto the front patio. The library has built-in wood bookcases and a cove ceiling, an ideal place for a home office. The first floor has two front entrances! One is adjacent to the library/office. Beautiful stained glass French doors close the dining room off from the foyer. The dining room features original antique chandeliers with matching wall sconces and a cove ceiling. The open and airy kitchen is equipped with plenty of cabinet space including a pantry cabinet, sub-zero refrigerator, Thermador electric cooking top, built-in oven, and microwave. The kitchen opens to the family room and breakfast room, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. The family room has endless views of the spacious backyard and Pella sliding doors to the deck and patio. It also features a woodburning fireplace, skylights, and a wet bar The private fenced backyard has a built-in natural gas grill and an underground sprinkler system. The second floor has five bedrooms and four full bathrooms. The Primary suite has a sitting room/reading area and a walk-in closet with a pocket door. The master bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub, a separate shower, and marble tile also with a pocket door. There is a laundry chute on this level that serves the first floor and the basement. The attic has a heated dormer/bedroom with a full bathroom, closet, and ample storage space. The finished basement features a large recreation room with another wood-burning fireplace, a room which can be used as a bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower. The house has two heating systems, (hot water and forced air) and central air conditioning on the first floor. There is a laundry area in the first-floor mud room and laundry hookups in the basement. All of the second-floor bedrooms have oak floors under the carpet. The three-car garage (546 sq ft) offers plenty of space for cars, bikes, and other sports equipment with an attic for extra storage. River Forest boasts highly-rated schools! Roosevelt middle school and the River Forest Library are near the home as well as Concordia University and Dominican University. Outstanding location with CTA Greenline and Metra station within one mile, perfect for downtown commuters. You'll also find Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, the River Forest shopping district, restaurants, and parks all nearby. Outstanding property in a wonderful location! The owner/seller is a licensed real estate agent but not the listing agent.

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