8045 Kenneth Ave.

Nestled in the heart of Skokie, this updated brick Georgian sits on a wide lot and offers an impeccable blend of style, comfort and functionality. This home is within close proximity to bike trails, the Skokie Water Playground/park, downtown Skokie, the Skokie Swift CTA Yellow Line and District 69/219 schools (Niles West High School). This home has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs along with access to a large walkout flat roof. The first floor offers a large living room featuring a marble flanked wood burning fireplace and a lovely picture window, dark hardwood floors that add warmth and character which flows into the dining area. The kitchen has cherry cabinets and overlooks the large back yard. There is an additional large side room with a bay window that is currently used as a 4th bedroom/remote office but could be used as an entertainment or multi-purpose room. There is also a half bathroom on the first floor. The basement has a finished media/recreation room and unfinished utility room with a washer and dryer and built in storage shelves. This home has updated: solid wood 6 panel interior doors, bath fixtures, hardware, window treatments, light fixtures, faucets, refrigerator, washer, stove, and electric panel box. This property offers a relaxing back yard and boasts pear trees, grapes, various berries, currants, lavender, rhubarb, various herbs, a fig bush and a garden plot. The detached 1.5 car garage has built in storage shelves. This home has central air-conditioning and forced-air heating.