1501 Wilmette Ave.

This bright, classic, brick bungalow has been extensively updated while retaining its beautiful original features. It has a gorgeous, updated kitchen, new garage, and new HVAC systems. Ideal walk to McKenzie, Town and Train location. The KITCHEN was opened up to the dining room and beautifully updated in 2016. It features a large walnut topped Island with a breakfast bar and hanging light fixture; white, Shaker style, hardwood cabinets; attractive subway tile backsplash and quartz counters. The stainless-steel appliances include a new Bosch dishwasher (2021). The kitchen also has a maple hardwood floor, new LED recessed lights (2022), large stainless-steel sink, and thermopane windows. Bright elegant LIVING ROOM has new LED recessed lighting (2022), crown molding, and a woodburning fireplace with a brick surround, wood mantel, and adjacent built-in bookcases. Good size DINING ROOM with crown molding and an attractive fixture. The FIRST FLOOR has a full bath with new subway tiles (2021) and a pedestal sink; two Bedrooms; relaxing enclosed porch in the front entryway; and hardwood floors throughout. The SECOND FLOOR has two bedrooms with well-organized closets; a full hall bath with new subway tiles (2021) and a quartz topped vanity; and new wood laminate flooring-Pembroke Oak (2021). The big BASEMENT has been waterproofed with drain tiles and a sump pump and features a spacious family room with recessed lighting; a recreation room with a wet bar; a mudroom with bench, hooks, cubbies and laundry; half bath; and great storage space including a cedar closet. The home also has newer thermopane windows in all bedrooms and the office (2020); a new carpet runner on the stairway and in the hall (2021); wonderful open layout; and excellent natural light. The MECHANICAL SYSTEMS have many updates including a new Crown hot water boiler (2017), Chimney Liner (2017), Space Pac Central Air (2016), 200 Amp Electric (2016), and Insulation was added to the attic area (2018). Among the fabulous features OUTSIDE the home are a newly installed Hollandstone patio in the backyard (2021); a large new 2 car garage (2016); beautifully landscaped yard has privacy bushes; new privacy fence on the West side (2022) and a picket fence on the East side (2019) of the backyard. This great McKenzie location is just a block to the school. It is also an easy walk to the Metra train and downtown Wilmette which has a large number of exceptional restaurants, shops, and a theater. Home is just 3 blocks to Wilmette's awesome public library, and at least five parks are within walking distance.