4950 Birch Ave Rockford, IL 61114

This mid century fully exposed ranch situated on over a half acre embraces you with the circle drive entry and side load oversized 2 car garage. The character starts right at the front porch and continues without disappointment in this fabulous one of a kind home. The double oversized door entry invites you into the grand foyer with Chicago street brick, curved staircase, and a gorgeous view of the exposed solid wood truss beams of the vaulted and enormous great room and entices you to experience the custom architectural feel you’ll enjoy throughout. A massive masonry corner fireplace seamless connects the hearth (dining) room, and kitchen that are loaded with custom features and built-ins. The kitchen features an electric cooktop, double wall ovens, breakfast bar, buffet service and breakfast bar, sub-zero cabinet faced fridge, and cabinet faced dishwasher. From the Hearth room there is access to a private deck overlooking the gorgeous wooded lot, and also leads to the half bath, amazing mudroom with front porch access, the garage and back entry closet. The opposite wing of the home features and extra wide hallway that leads to a main bath, and the main level 3 bedrooms that include the primary. The primary retreat boasts an outstanding ensuite bath with dual vanities, plus make up counter, his & her closets and a separate shower & water closet. Returning to the foyer the curved staircase takes you to the fully exposed lower level that features an amazing family room with built-in bookcases, a built in office with upper and lower cabinets. There are two additional large bedrooms, and another full bath in the lower level. The spaces are heated and cooled by forced air, with auxiliary electric baseboard heat in areas for added winter comfort. Sliders out of the lower level give access to a lower paver patio and the beautiful grounds. Professional architectural home and landscaping plans included. Ample storage and mechanical space that hold the homes two furnaces, and 2 hot water heaters delivering exceptional comfort to the whole house. This home exudes pride of ownership and has been wonderfully cared for by this owner for 54 years. New cedar shake roof in 2019. Seller to provide home warranty.