135 N Madison Ave.

Exquisitely designed by the architect of the iconic Stone Ave. Station, this impressive Victorian home features ALL the space with ALL the updates we want in a home today. With four meticulous floors of living spaces, there are plenty of options for both working and relaxing at home comfortably or entertaining on a grand scale. Elegant oversize windows throughout allow each room to be flooded with natural light and are accentuated by the clean lines of plantation shutters and wooden blinds in many rooms. This expansive home boasts five bedrooms above grade and 4.1 baths in total, including two en-suite bedrooms that feature high end fixtures, walk-in showers, whirlpool tubs and timeless designer tilework. The third floor bedroom suite will amaze you with a soaring ceiling in the 5th bedroom, remote controlled skylights, large closets and two mysterious hidden storage spaces behind the swinging bookcases. The mechanicals have been upgraded throughout which include many newer features such as newer windows, newer roof, sump pump with drain tile, updated bathrooms and kitchen, Viking and LG appliances, a meticulous exterior, three zones of heating and two cooling systems, 200 amp electric and more. The stylish, finished basement feels very inviting with loads of sunlight, a modern rec room, a lovely laundry room, plenty of storage rooms/closets and exterior access. Expand the possibilities of entertaining outdoors from the huge deck to the two-car garage with a very cool sliding barn door on rails that leads to the patio seating area with a built-in gas-ignited firepit and the professionally landscaped, fully fenced yard. The garage attic is currently unfinished but features a tall ceiling and flooring for additional storage. This is a one-of-a-kind home with many unique features such a built-in window seats, two handsome fireplaces (wood-burning with gas ignitors that could be converted to gas logs), a built-in firepit, charming secret closets, multiple stained glass features, incredible wood-work of quarter-sawn oak and bird's eye maple trim, high ceilings and hardwood floors on all three floors and so much more. With a location that is just blocks to all vibrant downtown La Grange is known for, and just a few blocks to highly regarded Ogden Ave. elementary school, this home will be the perfect setting for living the perfect La Grange lifestyle.