1294 N Portage Ave.

You'll love the dual staircase in this custom, brick, two-story home featuring 5 Bedrooms, 3.1 Baths and a full finished basement. A fabulous great room is truly the centerpiece of this home combining a huge center island kitchen, separate eat-in area and wonderful family room, complete with one of two gas-log fireplaces. The light cabinet kitchen offers abundant cabinet space including planning desk, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and terrific breakfast bar. The formal dining room offers a butler's pantry and French doors leading to a beautiful first floor office (currently used as a sitting room). All 5 bedrooms are generously sized and feature beautiful custom window treatments. The grand master suite is a spacious and restful retreat complete with sitting area. The master bath features a jetted tub with separate shower and a huge walk-in closet. The second bedroom boasts custom bookcases and built-in storage in closet. The 3rd and 4th bedrooms offer walk-in closets with a huge double closet in the 5th BR. A convenient 2nd floor laundry room features generous cabinet storage, loads of countertop folding space and a handy laundry tub. The walk-out basement boasts a fabulous rec room with second fireplace and walk out to lower level patio and enclosed grill area. A spacious game area provides great space for family fun. No gym membership needed! Work out at home in your very own exercise room. A workshop provides the ideal spot for your favorite hobby. The full bath features a terrific walk-in shower providing great space to clean up before heading upstairs. When you're ready to enjoy some fresh air or entertain outside, you have your choice of beautiful spaces. Relax on the spacious deck with a covered pergola or gather around a fire on the lower level patio. Fabulous space to run and play, and enjoy nature just 2 blocks away at Hummingbird Park and the Deer Grove Trails of the Cook County Forest Preserve. Unbelievable updates in past two years including: New AC in 2020. Deck, furnace, tankless hot water heater, sump pump with battery back up, basement carpet, belt driven garage door opener and custom window treatments ALL NEW in 2019. TV's and mounts stay. Please contact listing broker for information on flooring credit. Don't delay! Make this beautiful home your own!