2431 W Farwell Ave.

Charming Dutch Colonial home lovingly cared for by Owner for 30 years. Many original vintage features are still intact. Entrance has an enclosed porch with bead board ceiling that leads to the living room, with a wood burning fireplace. Owner cannot attest to how well the fireplace works as it hasn't been used in years, but it was working in the past. Vintage features include fireplace, formal dining room. There is a swinging door to the small 50's style kitchen with formica counters, chrome trim, and a sweet breakfast room, hard wood floors throughout, original wood doors, moldings, and high 1st floor ceilings. 2 bedrooms/1 bath on 2nd floor. Huge Primary bedroom with plenty of space for a king-sized bed with room to spare for a built-in walk-in closet. 2nd bedroom has 2 closets. In the bathroom, you'll find a vintage style tub with shower, pedestal sink, and built-in linen closet. Unfinished basement needs a lot of work. It has an old toilet and shower, but both are unusable. House is being sold "AS IS." Many upgrades including replacement windows, central air with newer furnace (2018) water heater (2017) Trex deck (built in 2011) leading to back yard brick paver patio, and 2 car garage, (built in 1994). Seller is an avid gardener, and has lovely gardens in the front and back yards. Indian Boundary Park is just 3 blocks away, and has tennis courts, nature preserves, a playground, sprinklers for little ones, and a pond. Warren Park, 2 blocks away, is known for its 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, ice rink and playground. Five parks are within blocks of the house. Architecturally recognized newer Library on the corner of Pratt and Western Ave was just built a few years ago. Western Ave. bus stop is 1/2 block away. Metra stop is at Lunt and Ravenswood. There is also a bus that runs on Lunt Ave. to the Metra stop. This home is perfect for first time home buyers or folks looking to downsize. Come check it out. Make it your own.