1242 W Hood Ave., Chicago, IL 60660

Own a piece of Edgewater Glen history! This stately, jumbo two-flat is on the market for the first time since it was built in 1909! Situated on lovely tree-canopied Hood Avenue in the heart of the Glen on a beautiful, oversized lot with mature growth landscaping. Palatial ~3,500sf owner's duplex offers 4 bedrooms and 2-1/2 bathrooms. The owner's unit boasts a south-facing living room with custom, vented gas fireplace, huge formal dining room, and separate large parlor / family room space. The eat-in kitchen has 2 sinks and spacious pantry with original refurbished built-ins and window. The lower-level recreation room features a bar, countless built-in cabinets and pecky cypress solid paneling dating to the 1950s. Hand-crafted radiator covers throughout. The second-floor owner-quality rental unit measures ~1,700sf and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, recently replaced appliances, and full-size in-unit laundry. This building has been lovingly maintained and thoroughly updated throughout. Improvements include: renovated bathrooms; kitchens; windows; new 200 amp electrical service, 3 circuit panels and distribution wiring; copper plumbing; new tear-off roof; completely tuckpointed; parapet walls rebuilt; high-efficiency boiler; and central air conditioning systems in both units. The rear yard has been featured in the garden walk for over 15 years. Also included with the property are a hard-line connected gas grill, garden trellis and Turing video security system. 3 blocks to the red line. 1 block to Whole Foods. 5-minute walk to the lakefront and Hollywood Beach.