5302 N Lakewood Ave Chicago, IL 60640

Gorgeous renovation of Lakewood Balmoral beauty on double corner lot. Vintage charm remains in this thoroughly updated beauty. Front porch made from sturdy Thermory Ash decking; vestibule tile was replicated from 1902 original design. Gracious entry way, 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 dining area and living room, which has custom built in bookshelves, and pocket doors to separate from the kitchen when desired. Expansive eat in kitchen is light-filled and airy, with Calcutta Gold marble counters, custom Shaker cabinets by Eurostyle Design, pantry, coffee station, and 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 large mudroom with cabinet and bench system, and down to finished lower level, with new full bathroom, great flex space, rec room, laundry. Radiant heated floors on lower level and first floor with four zones; dual zoned heat and air conditioning for the lower and first floors, and for second and third floors. Second floor has primary suite with new bathroom with heated floor and steam shower, and large walk in closet; renovated second full bathroom with heated floor, large second bedroom, and third bedroom with back deck, currently being used as an office. Third floor has renovated full bath and two more bedrooms, with landing space perfect for homework or reading nook. Renovation includes 10 foot addition back, sprinkler system throughout, steel beam support on first floor, new hardwood floors, new Anderson windows on first floor, lower level, and addition; all new electrical 300 amp service, Circa lighting, Closet Works systems, Sanus 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. Outdoor space 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 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.