638 W OAKDALE

Lakeview | Detached Single | 3 Bedroom | 4.1 Bath

Two years in the making, this magnificent renovation and restoration of a wonderful Richardsonian Romanesque greystone was gutted and redesigned by architectural firm, Holabird and Root. Built in 1882, this East Lakeview home now offers glorious finishes and tasteful, elaborate design details throughout as well as up-to-date zoned mechanical systems -- truly a labor of love maintained meticulously each year by talented owners.

The main floor consists of double parlors and formal dining room, two antique wood-burning fireplaces, original moldings and 2-story Amdega English conservatory with wet-bar and elegant staircase to the kitchen, welcoming the outside in with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows. This addition makes the home absolutely unique in Chicago.

The warm, inviting kitchen and butler's pantry are a cook's dream. There is a dumb-waiter to carry platters up to the dining room, a six-burner Garland commercial stove with two 36" ovens, Traulsen fridge, KitchenAid dishwasher and even a silver safe and tin ceiling to complete the eclectic look and feel of this country kitchen.

The most beautiful garden oasis in the city has been created just outside the kitchen door, with its Bluestone slate patio, fountain and lush perennial plantings. A brick two-car garage covered with ivy forms a "secret garden" backdrop for intimate parties and private hours of relaxation.

A lovely feature of the home with its curved bay windows, the library has been decorated with fabulous maple cabinets in faux bamboo, antique English iron fireplace, luxurious Italian draperies and Parisian Boule hardware.

The master bedroom has a restored bead-board bath en-suite plus another adjacent marble shower bath for 21st century convenience. There are two charming bedrooms, a bath and huge hall closet on the top floor. Storage is ample in the basement, which could be converted into a family room or guest suite, as there is already a full bath on that level.
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$1,399,000

Suzan Bramson
Direct: (312) 368-5393
Email: sbramson@rubloff.com

Website: suzanbramson.com