2653 Clara Ave.

Experience this impressive home in the Palomino Springs neighborhood through the 3D Virtual Tour, photos & floor plans. A two-story entryway, bamboo hardwood floors and gorgeous staircase greet you as you enter. The separate dining room with custom paint/ceiling and a living room with plantation shutters will catch your eye. Relax in the generous size family room featuring a two-story fireplace and built in cabinets/shelves for storage and display. Entertain in the gourmet kitchen that boasts plenty of cabinetry, island with seating, endless granite counters, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry and cozy eating area. The large 4-season sunroom off the kitchen and family room offers views of the pond and backyard oasis. The 1st Floor office with french doors could easily be converted into a main level in-law bedroom (has room for a future closet). The 2nd Level has an oversized primary bedroom with a remodel bathroom with jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower and custom double vanity with upgraded fixtures/mirror. Ample closet space will delight with 2 large walk-in closets. One of which provides direct access to another bedroom providing a perfect set-up for a possible "attached" nursery or home office. The 2nd floor rounds off with 3 additional large bedrooms with a shared renovated full bathroom. The English basement offers a wet bar with seating, recreational room, additional bedroom that is currently being used as 2nd office, full bathroom, theatre room and unfinished storage area/gym/utility room. You will find the laundry room with cabinets/sink off the kitchen and the 2.5 car garage. Step out onto the custom brick paver patio with gas starter fire pit and built in grill with prep area to start planning your outdoor relaxation and entertainment. An enclosed storage area with cement floor/insulated drywalls is underneath the 4-Season sunroom and provides convenient storage of patio furniture, lawn equipment and children's toys with direct access to the basement as well as patio. Enjoy the professional landscape lighting around the well-manicured yard and the irrigation system. Many major updates have been done to the property over the years - 4 season sunroom/ storage room (2011) Brick Paver Patio (2011), Tear off roof (2014), HVAC (2015), 2nd floor bathroom (2017), 1/2 bathroom (2020), Hot Water Heater (2021) Primary Bathroom (2022) Exterior Cedar Painted (2024). Acclaimed District 204 Schools. A commuter's dream - minutes from the Metra Station (Rte. 59) and Interstate I-88. This home is truly special, well maintained and custom built by the original owners