1413 Birchlawn Pl., Ottawa, IL 61350

Have you ever stepped into a home from a century ago but with the most gorgeous MODERN UPDATES? This 2 story colonial is absolutely EXQUISITE! Located one home away from the Illinois River and offering gorgeous river views from the 2nd and 3rd floors, this home has so much to offer. A beautiful wrap-around porch is perfect for breakfast in the summer and a cozy swing to spend your evenings having a glass of wine. The classic foyer leads you into this last-century beauty, offering a library/de, formal living and dining rooms, and a gorgeous country-style kitchen with a large island, breakfast bar, and plenty of room for a breakfast table. The kitchen is so well done and thought through from butcher block countertops to built-in features with a little desk and a bench. 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, pocket doors, wainscoting- too many details to list! The main floor features a brand-new Samsung high-end washer and dryer. Is someone in the trades? There is a 2nd laundry room in the basement with another full-size washer and dryer for your convenience! SECOND FLOOR features 3 bedrooms. Master Suite has a beautiful bathroom with a large whirlpool tub and a custom vanity! 4th bedroom is in the attic - a lovely room with the most amazing views of the river, currently used by the sellers as a coffee room to watch the sunset on the river. Partially finished basement currently has a 5th bedroom/family room and a half bath - perfect for guests or related living. A brand new Trane furnace was just installed in Oct 2022. The property has beautiful outdoors with a nice size deck and a fully fenced-in yard in the front and the back of the property. TRULY one-of-a-kind home! PERFECT OPPORTUNITY for an expanding family or a STELLAR POTENTIAL for AirBnB/VRBO vacation rental. According to AirDna - a home like this will rent from $350-400/per night. Please contact for a private showing - this 2-story colonial is guaranteed to IMPRESS!