315 N Gary Ave.

Stunning home you will not want to miss! This Renovated 1887 Victorian Farmhouse was once owned by one of the original founding fathers of Wheaton, Erastus Gary right in the heart of North Wheaton just 1 block from Longfellow School, and just steps from Memorial Park, Downtown restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques! This is an "Americana Beauty" from the moment you step onto the covered front porch with the swing! This home has the perfect blend of Vintage details mixed with Today's Classic finishes! A wonderful Flexible Floor Plan that is perfect for the Modern family! Re-Built in 2014 with a New 2 story addition which includes a new Family Room and Primary Bedroom Suite by a well respected local Builder/Remodeler, Wetmore Associates. They are known for their quality and preservation of keeping to the handcrafted elements and period-defining characteristics. This home's wonderful floor plan flows beautifully and has so many different options on how to use the space! You will love the family room's 10ft ceilings featuring a beautiful gas fireplace and flanking bookshelves. The family and breakfast room are flooded with natural light, and the beautiful french doors lead to a side deck overlooking the stunning lot! The gorgeous kitchen was remodeled with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a wonderful island for family gatherings. The large first floor bedroom is currently used as a Den. Additionally the first floor offers a lovely living room, an office and a fully remodeled bath with marble tile! Don't miss the Details...custom millwork, doors and custom hardware, tall 9ft ceilings, and all the built-ins and storage space! Two staircases lead to the 2nd floor with a Primary Suite, 2 additional bedrooms and a large laundry room which could serve as a craft area/small office space/or homework space as well. So many possibilities! The Primary Bedroom Suite is so beautiful with vaulted ceilings, his/her closets with Elfa shelving systems, and a luxurious bath with a large marble walk in shower, soaking tub, Kohler fixtures, and custom double vanities and built-ins. Tons of nice sized closets in the bedrooms and hallways for storage! Full walk up stairs to a large attic is ready to finish! Many new Pella windows on the addition, 2 Zones Lennox HVAC, Newer Electrical panel, Efficient Hot Water Heater 2018 , Newer Hardie Board siding 2021, Roof 2010, All Hardwood floors were Re-Finished in 2014. Accu-Dry Basement Waterproofing & New Concrete Poured in Basement - 2022. The yard is just lovely and is fenced in which features a beautiful paver patio (2011) with a firepit for family & friend entertaining! 2 1/2 garage faces Union. Such a Lovely Classic home in a remarkable neighborhood that is like no other! Wheaton has become a desirable hip town with it's new renovated bandshell at Memorial Park, Newly Remodeled Downtown with Hale Street closed off for outdoor dining and entertainment, the popular French Market on Saturday mornings, Northside Park which is the outdoor destination of all Seasons with the park district pool, tennis courts, baseball fields, playground, zip line, walking and biking trails, fishing ponds, and snowhill/skating in the Winter. Wheaton is the place to be! And living in this home and neighborhood has it all within reach!