KAREN J. BURKE

Description

Take a look at this newly listed Early American Single 2 story home with tons of character. This is waiting for you to give it your personal touch and make it your new home. The traditional floor plan starts with entry into the large formal living room with a wood beam ceiling and wood burning fireplace. Just in time to enjoy this lovely, tiled façade with a wood mantle to decorate for all seasons along with a heatilator fan for additional warmth. You’ll notice the wonderful hardwood flooring throughout this home in most rooms along with some carpeting. The formal dining room with wood chair rail and beamed ceilings adds to the ambiance of this home. Check out the enclosed side porch just off the living room with lots of windows and a wall air conditioning unit. There is a fabulous wood staircase and railings to the second floor accessible from both the living room and the kitchen. Just beautiful! The large kitchen has an addition with an eating area, a large bay window, and a separate laundry room with a washer, a dryer, a mudroom sink, and a convenient powder room. There is a single double sized stainless-steel sink with garbage disposal, GE Refrigerator, Maytag dishwasher, and a Hotpoint Oven range. Check out the unique Hoosier cabinet with a pull-out counter, great for extra space when entertaining, and a pantry closet too. There’s an outside door from the kitchen area to the very large rear yard and detached one car garage. Take the split staircase from the kitchen or living room to the 2nd floor that offers 3 good sized bedrooms, all with hardwood floors or carpets. Two bedrooms have ceiling fans and one has built-in bookcases. The third bedroom has wood ceiling beams. There is a large ceramic tile main bathroom with a newer shower over a tub and a vanity sink combination, as well as a hall linen closet just off this area. Another small bedroom with built-in shelving would make the perfect home office, playroom, or crafts room with a large walk-in closet. From here there is an amazing space on the 3rd floor with a full walk-up attic that offers endless possibilities. Finish the third floor off with another bedroom or two, a workout room, or a playroom as, it adds an additional 600 sqft to this home. There’s lots of space here and it is fully floored. This home is not short on living area. There is a large basement that has Bilco doors to the rear yard, convenient to bring your outdoor things inside and out. You will be thrilled to see a recently added brand new 200AMP service that has removed all the knob and tube wiring and upgraded the whole electric system inside and out. There is a newer Beckett Oil burner to service the summer/ winter hookup system. All systems are maintained and serviced yearly. The exterior has been updated and maintained with replacement windows, newer front and rear storm doors, and a very well-maintained slate roof. As a bonus, there is a one car detached garage that offers a lot of extra storage space. There are 3 exterior flood lights all set up on a nightly timer offering plenty of lighting. Parking for 4-6 cars in the off-street driveway and an amazing level backyard with lots of mature trees just make this home well worth the look. This Single home on a beautiful lot is within walking distance of the popular Elmwood Park Zoo and the park with a recently remodeled playground, bocce ball courts and lots of picnic areas. This location is conveniently located near most major highways, shopping, and schools. The Homeowner is including a 1-year American Home Shield warranty to the buyer for the first year in this home, offering peace of mind when you move in. You will love the charm and design of this lovely Single home that offers so much unique character and great spaces to make this your forever home.

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