7636 W Hortense Ave.

Perfect blend of Old World architecture and today's must-haves in this updated and expanded English Tudor! Stone arched entry, natural woodwork, hardwood floors, brick fireplace, and dramatic staircase set this home apart from the rest. Stunning living room, dining room, sitting room, and open kitchen with breakfast peninsula are ready to host events large and small, with generous, warm and welcoming wood cabinets, stainless appliances, and non-pourous, bacteria-resistant, stain-free Corian countertops. Step outside the back door to relax and entertain on the oversized pergola-style deck with built in benches and planters, covered with a beautiful canopy of ivy. Large main bedroom suite with built-in cabinets and separate room to be used as dressing room/home office/studio/walk-in closet, or nursery, and private full bath (this suite will also work as 2 tandem bedrooms). You'll have room to stretch out with 2 additional bedrooms - one with 3 closets. With 3-1/2 baths, there will be no waiting! This home has a spacious, newly-refinished basement (2020) with rec room and home theater and home office spaces, laundry, full bath, storage, and exterior access. Enjoy the lovely rear garden with herbs and florals in the fully-fenced yard, as well as the bountiful Red Stem professional native landscaping in the front garden. Fuel-efficient and allergy-friendly temperature control central air-conditioning and boiler. 2-car garage with attached shed, attic with pull-down stairs, 20-amp circuit breakers, and sump-pump with back-up, even Cat5 wiring for the techies in your life!. Easy access to bus, Metra, Blue Line, expressways and tollways. 2 blocks to Edison Park Elementary School, Olympia Park, and DAIRY QUEEN! Walk to the Edison Park dining, entertainment, and shopping strip! Come and see for yourself why this should be the place you call home!