2617 Park Pl., Evanston, IL 60201

Prepare to be surprised when you see this northwest Evanston home and all it has to offer. The mansard-roofed home is much larger than it looks with 4 generously-sized bedrooms and two baths all on the second floor - including a coveted principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom layout. Park Place is one of the most desirable streets in Evanston with its grand homes and expansive parkways leading to each front door. Keep in mind you get the added bonus of extra front lot square footage that you can use, but don't pay taxes on! The backyard is also quite peaceful and serene with paver patio for your grill and outdoor entertaining. The front foyer welcomes you into the heart of the home - the living room - which invites you to sit by the fireplace. The kitchen has a large eat-in area with lengthy island for additional informal seating. Oversized windows overlook the backyard from the formal dining room; some buyers may even choose to use this as a family room! Flexibility abounds. An ample staircase leads you to the second-floor landing where one of the bedrooms is currently being used as a home office with floor-to-ceiling library bookcase with ladder. Basement is huge with a finished family room on one side for tv and games as well as a built in craft table and on the other side an unfinished section for storage with workbench for handy residents. Also in the basement is a separate laundry room with full size washer, dryer and laundry sink + built-in ironing board, as well a surprise hiding nook The list of features for 2617 Park Place goes on. This home has been lovingly cared for - with only two owners since being built - and is in move-in ready condition for the next owner. Hardwood floors throughout and some fresh paint. Unbeatable location - a few blocks from award-winning Central Street shopping area, close to Metra, CTA buses to "el," coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, yoga studio, salons and so much more. Within a mile to Kingsley Elementary and Haven Middle School, parks; 2 miles to Lake Michigan and Northwestern University.