5630 N Virginia Ave.

Stunning brick English Tudor in an absolutely ideal, picturesque location where your large deck, paver patio and perennial garden merge with beautiful Legion Park, the Chicago River, and the bike/running path. Escape all the city noise and congestion and enjoy the serenity and nature in this birder's paradise filled with flowering dogwoods, redbud, serviceberry, and evergreen trees. A lovingly maintained and tastefully decorated house with so much character and so many of the classic, original architectural details; arched doorways and transitions, leaded glass and wood windows, coved ceilings, a stately wood-burning fireplace, elegant panel molding, a wood-beamed bedroom ceiling, sconces, an inviting foyer, refinished hardwood floors, built-in bookcases and crown molding. Multiple exposures in many rooms and several skylights provide abundant natural light. A versatile layout on every level; the main floor 4th bedroom was converted into a family room adjacent to your kitchen, which allows for expanded kitchen/great room possibilities. Plenty of extra room both upstairs and in the heated basement to accommodate any family needs. Very reasonable property taxes seals the deal. This storybook charmer is a true pleasure to show; it feels like a vacation home. *A garage or parking space can be added because the back yard is accessible from the alley. But the current owners did not want to take away the park views, and parking on Virginia might be the easiest in the city. There is a shed adjacent to the deck for any outdoor storage needs.