1043 Fair Oaks Ave , Oak Park, IL 60302
Closed Date: 12/4/2020
Sales Price: $900,000
Charming and elegant Mediterranean-inspired home built for a Cuban consulate official in an enviable Oak Park location on an oversized lot. This stately home has 4 bedrooms plus a bonus room, 2 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. The exterior features yellow brick and a carved limestone embellished facade, copper gutters, gorgeous french doors leading to Juliet balconies off the front living room and family room, a large patio, an irrigation system, and an oversized backyard with 2 car garage plus 4 exterior parking spaces, perfect for guest parking or maybe a sport court for your family! Welcome guests in your formal foyer which features a coat closet and an impressive central staircase with an elegant wrought iron bannister. This large home has a circular floor plan on the main floor which flows nicely and is ideal for entertaining. The large living room has a wood burning fireplace and steps into a charming dining room, which overlooks the luscious backyard, and easily fits a table for 12 with plenty of space for a buffet or hutch. Adjacent to the dining room is a powder room as well as an adorable four season porch which leads to the backyard. The recently rehabbed and gorgeous high-end kitchen has a huge island, quartzite counters and an elegant herringbone backsplash. Chefs will enjoy the abundant prep space and the luxurious appliances: a Sub-Zero refrigerator, 36-inch Wolf range with 6 burners, Bosch dishwasher, Panasonic microwave and a professional hood vent. The kitchen has beautiful cabinetry with inset doors and soft close drawers. The 2 appliance garages make hiding your every day appliances like your toaster and coffee maker a breeze while the 2 pantries (one pull out pantry as well as a separate full pantry) offer plentiful storage. The intimate breakfast area off the kitchen easily fits a table for 4-6 and may quickly become your favorite room in the house as you sip your morning coffee, looking out over your new beautiful backyard. This room features original twin built-ins, ideal for your stem and dinnerware. The kitchen flows into a large family room, perfect for snuggling up with a good book or enjoying family movie night. The upstairs features 4 large bedrooms surrounding a nicely proportioned central landing as well as an attractive linen cabinet and 2nd floor laundry. The master bedroom has a large walk in closet and recently updated en-suite bathroom with heated marble hexagonal floor tiles, dual sinks, and a walk in shower with rain shower and steam shower along with multiple shampoo niches. The hallway bathroom was also recently updated with soaker bathtub, oversized vanity and marble tile. Off one of the bedrooms is a great large bonus room which could be used as an office, playroom, tandem bedroom for kids who want to share a room, or a workout room. There's also a bonus alcove area on the landing which would make a great office nook, reading area or home schooling area during Covid-19. Hardwood floors throughout the first and second levels. The finished walk-out basement features the 2nd wood burning fireplace, a large storage room with an additional cedar closet, and a huge utility room for additional storage as well as the 2nd laundry area. Incredible original details in this home including beautiful arches, transom windows, glass doorknobs and more. Best of both worlds when it comes to HVAC - Central AC with radiator heat (no more dry skin during the winter!). Only an 8 minute walk to Hatch Elementary and 3 blocks to wonderful Taylor Park with a playground, soccer field, tennis courts and a sledding hill.
