1754 Chicago Ave.

A one-of-a-kind Banchory Woods Executive home nestled on one of the most coveted streets in Downers Grove. (Pierce Downer, Herrick & DGN schools.) A full masonry brick and stone exterior highlights the expert craftsmanship of this 5 bed, 6.1 bath home with 3 car garage and 8,082 finished sqft. Stunning appointments include custom millwork and 4" walnut flooring throughout (refinished 2021), an open floor plan with sight lines from the front door to the sunroom, a full chef's kitchen with high-end Viking, Thermador, Bosch and Subzero appliances, a sun drenched family room with stone fireplace, soaring two story ceiling and wall of windows, a gorgeous keeping/sun room with slate flooring, beam ceiling and stone fireplace, a main floor study with double door entrance, custom coffered ceiling, wainscotting, custom cabinetry and 7' bay window overlooking the beautiful yard. The main floor can also be utilized as an in-law arrangement with 1 of 2 laundry rooms, a mud room and a spacious guest bedroom with private en suite and walk-in closet. The second level has 2nd laundry room and 4 bedrooms each with their own private en suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The finished basement is an entertainers dream with heated flooring, a 5' stone fireplace w/custom cabinetry, custom bar w/2 beverage coolers, billiard area, theater room, fitness room, full bath with steam shower and 2 large storage rooms. The backyard is an amazing outdoor oasis with a blue stone paver patio, gas grill hook-up and outdoor fireplace w/raised hearth. Additional amenities include a Kohler whole home generator, high efficiency heating, air conditioning and humidification system, 80 gallon indirect fired water heater, 9' ceilings throughout 1st and second floors, 8' solid walnut doors throughout, custom "fine art" lighting, whole house audio system, central vac system and security system.