717 Linden Ave Elgin, IL 60120

Welcome to your one-of-a-kind historic home with private cul-de-sac entrance that offers a unique blend of classic charm and modern amenities. This 3 bedroom + office/den and 3 bathroom home is located in a prime location just across the street from Lord's Park, a 108-acre regional park featuring a museum, zoo, tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, and water park. Completely renovated and updated with brand new flooring throughout, new paint, a Kohler extra-wide & deep Jacuzzi bathtub off the main floor bedroom featuring 3 closets, and a remodeled kitchen with white shaker cabinets, butcher block countertops, chef's prep sink, water filtration system, gas stove, and built-in spice cabinet with custom lighting. Upstairs you'll find 2 bedrooms, a walk-in closet, and original vintage built-ins for extra storage + laundry chutes in both hallways on the main and second floor just off the bedrooms for convenience. Fully remodeled basement includes a full bath with rainfall shower, custom built wet bar area with porcelain tile countertops, refrigerator, sink, free-standing professional dart board, wall-mounted TV, and plenty of room for entertaining. (Brand new bar stools included!) Extra basement space is currently being used as a bedroom, and don't miss your basement bonus room; currently setup as a home gym with fitness flooring, mirrored walls, and TV. Access your backyard oasis off the kitchen for grilling convenience or through french style patio doors off the office/den opening to your brand new wood deck, new heated outdoor pool, bluestone patio with firepit and retaining walls, and custom built-in wood bar and tables for entertaining and relaxing. The brick walkway leads to your 2-story three-car heated garage with 220v electric service. 2nd floor of your garage is perfect for additional recreation room, play room space, or storage, contributing to almost 3,000 sq ft of this property's total living space. Additional backyard features include a 6' privacy fence, professional landscaping and lighting, raised garden beds, sprinkler system, and French drains. Big ticket items including roof and 2nd floor windows were replaced in 2013. Boiler and new hot water heater serviced yearly (installed December 2019.) The home also comes with an alarm system for added security. The location of this property is unbeatable, just a 6-minute commute to I-90 expressway and 10-minutes to 390. Less than 2 miles from Elgin High School, 0.6 miles from Ellis Middle School, and 1 mile from Lords Park Elementary School. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history with all the modern amenities you need overlooking a beautiful waterfront view of Willow Creek and picturesque setting of mature Hickory and Oak trees on rolling terrain!