4142 S Drexel Blvd.

There were no larger homes built in the famed Jazz on the Boulevard than this one. The current owners made it even larger by just completing the creation of two more bedrooms, a family room and a full bath on the lower level which features over 10 ft ceilings. Every floor of the house has been extensively refreshed by burnishing the original 2006 finishes and adding new finishes as well. The main level in this extra-wide home has a gas fireplace with new logs, and a new polished stone surround. The big kitchen/dining room has a window over the sink looking out to the sunny landscaped back yard and big double glass paneled doors opening out to the recently refinished deck. All of the stainless-steel appliances are brand new including a gas range and an over-the-range microwave that vents to the outdoors. The granite counters and wood cabinets extend into the butler's pantry which connects the kitchen to the living room and features a wet bar and a full wall of closet. The hardwood floors on this level, the floors upstairs and the hardwood stairs going up and down have all been recently refinished so that they look new. The porcelain tiled floors in the kitchen and half bath on this level are new. Upstairs, the primary bedroom extends across the entire front of the house and has dramatic cathedral ceilings, 3 large windows overlooking the boulevard and a big walk-in closet. The big ensuite bath has a big spa soaking tub and a separate marble tiled shower stall. The hall bath has been revamped including a new porcelain tile surround in the tub/shower. Two more good size bedrooms complete this level. There is lots of natural light that floods the entire house, and all of the windows have custom window coverings. The lower level floor is a very hip polished and sealed concrete. The new bath has designer tile on the floor and walls of the large curb-less shower stall. There are medicine cabinets and mirrors in all of the bathrooms of the house. There is lots of good storage tucked under stairs and in other closets on this level. The 2+car garage has even more storage in the eaves under the peaked roof. The lush Drexel Boulevard includes a marked bike path and has a charming restored parkway with a 1.5 mile long walking trail with fountains at each end. It's in the midst of the Bronzeville, Kenwood and Hyde Park communities with all of the renown shops, restaurants, theaters and museums. The lakefront and related amenities and trails are only steps away. Walkscore says it is very walkable and very bikeable with good transit. The shopping corridor of 47th St boasts a Walmart, Binneys, Ross and Walgreens. You are just over a mile from the 53rd St entertainment center with great shopping and restaurants. Mariano's is a mile to the north. Whole Foods is east. Trader Joes at 55th St. The Cottage Grove bus stops a block behind the house heading to the Loop and beyond, yet it is a mere 10 minute drive to the Loop along the majestic Lake Shore Drive. Mandrake Park is a few blocks north with its running track. The new pedestrian bridge to the lakefront and Oakwood Beach and marina is a few blocks east. So lovely to watch the boats. The Field museum, Shedd Aquarium, Planetarium, Soldier's Field, Grant Park, University of Chicago are an easy bike or drive away. This tranquil townhome lives like a single-family house in a terrific neighborhood.