706 Douglas Ave.

Agent Owned, 2020 City of Elgin Mayor's Award recipient - Elgin Vintage Beauty, located in the Spring-Douglas Historic District, Elgin's Gold Coast. Completely restored 1888 Queen Anne home with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on a large, fenced corner lot. Not only is this a spectacular restoration but it is in Elgin's most desirable historic neighborhood. Owners took over a year to restore this beauty with lots of attention to detail. Three porches restored to recreate the original design. 9-color exterior demands attention as a Painted Lady. Beautiful stained and bevelled glass windows and many divided-light windows throughout the house. Wonderful open space layout on first floor rarely seen in Queen Anne homes. Library/office on the main floor. Refinished original hardwood floors and restored mouldings, hardware and doors. Two fireplaces. Incredible new, expanded kitchen, with a vintage look and all the modern conveniences. 3 completely new bathrooms all have appropriate vintage fixtures; one with a walk-in shower. 5 spacious bedrooms upstairs (one adaptable as a laundry room), all with larger closets. Living space does not count large baths, large closets and large halls. House is a 2,000 sq.ft. footprint. Screened 3-season room off of big two-car garage. Lrg basement, and big, tall walk-up attic, with ample space ready to finish. Professionally landscaped with perennial gardens. Walking distance to library, Fox River Bike Trail, Metra train, downtown and schools. Possible 2 separate offices for those working from home.