1143 Gilbert Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515

TRUE DOWNTOWN Downers Grove living where you are able to WALK TO EVERYTHING (98 Walk Score to downtown DG,)! Imagine a lifestyle where you can leave your home 5 minutes before you catch the Metra express train to downtown Chicago, or strolling to shopping/coffee/restaurants/pubs/festivals and not worry about driving there or having to park your car. Imagine bike rides with the kids to Anderson's Bookshop and then for ice cream. It's all steps from this classic Sears Dutch Colonial vintage home that has been painstakingly renovated from top to bottom, preserving its historic charm and boosting it with modern technology. This beautiful home was lovingly renovated in 2013 starting outside with the oversized front porch addition which adds dimension and function and is the perfect place to relax with family & friends. The OVERSIZED 52x162 lot provides a generous south facing yard, newer Trex deck with dedicated gas line for the grill, firepit, play equipment and beautiful mature landscaping to enhance your outdoor entertaining. Thoughtful design and sparing no expense, the owners finished the interior with custom furniture quality white cabinetry and millwork, wide-plank hand-scraped bamboo flooring on the 1st floor and (refinished) rich stained oak hardwood flooring on the 2nd floor, as well as whole house Cat 6 wiring and in-wall/ceiling speakers that you will find throughout the home. Also new when the home was renovated are windows, siding, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, humidifier, tankless water heater, appliances, sump pump, alarm system with cameras/sensors, and basement waterproofing by US Waterproofing with drain tiles & wall coverings. The family room showcases the original oak staircase from 1926 which has been restored to its original beauty, oversized crown & base molding, recessed lighting, and a beautiful masonry fireplace brought to modern specifications. Through double French doors, the first floor office retreat allows for the best "work from home or multi-purpose space" with loads of windows and great views of the front & back yards. The stunning sun-drenched kitchen is open and boasts floor to ceiling white custom cabinetry with glass accent doors, soft close doors/drawers, pull-out trash/recycle bins, stainless steel appliances, Quartzite countertops, stainless steel Farmhouse sink with single lever faucet & soap dispenser, recessed & pendant lighting, spacious breakfast bar and convenient pantry/storage closet. The dining area is highlighted by beadboard paneling, pendant lighting, and sliding glass doors that lead out to the fabulous Trex deck and back yard. Enter into the master suite you will never want to leave....the space was renovated to make room for a walk-in closet for her and a double door closet for him, and an ensuite bathroom with heated tile floors, walk-in shower with 12" rain showerhead plus a waterfall fixture, dual vanities with marble countertops, medicine cabinet, framed mirrors and comfort-height cabinetry with soft-close doors/drawers. There are 2 additional bedrooms upstairs. One has a lighted ceiling fan and closet with bi-fold doors and the other has a fun light fixture and huge closet with built-in organizers. There is a massive linen/storage closet in the hall and the hall bathroom boasts heated tile floors, deep Jacuzzi jet tub & shower with ceramic tile surround, comfort-height vanity cabinet with granite countertop, framed mirror and new lighting. Heading down to the basement where you will find a spacious laundry area with front load Whirlpool washer/dryer, large storage room, nice open area that's great for the kids to spread out and play, and access to the 1-car attached garage with door leading to the back yard. This home defines Casual Elegance with the added bonus of space, quality, value, lifestyle, top schools, proximity to conveniences & transportation. Welcome Home!