575 Fern Avenue

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BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED AND MOVE-IN READY, THIS IMPRESSIVE 2-STORY HOME OFFERS THE CURB APPEAL AND FEEL OF NEW CONSTRUCTION IN ONE OF ELMHURST'S MOST DESIRABLE LOCATIONS. SITUATED ON A SPACIOUS 55X160 LOT ON A QUIET, LOW-TRAFFIC STREET, THIS HOME COMBINES MODERN UPDATES, FLEXIBLE LIVING SPACE, AND EXCEPTIONAL CONVENIENCE.THE BRIGHT, OPEN FLOOR PLAN FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR AND A STUNNING KITCHEN WITH WHITE CABINETRY, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, NEWER STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES, UPDATED LIGHTING, AN EXPANSIVE CENTER ISLAND, AND GENEROUS EATING AREA. THE KITCHEN OPENS SEAMLESSLY TO THE FAMILY ROOM WITH A GAS FIREPLACE, WHILE TWO SETS OF SLIDING GLASS DOORS PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED BACKYARD AND NEWLY INSTALLED PERMEABLE BRICK PAVER PATIO-PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING AND EVERYDAY LIVING. A LIVING ROOM, PRIVATE OFFICE, HALF BATH AND A MUDROOM WITH CUSTOM BUILT - IN STORAGE COMPLETE THE FIRST FLOOR. UPSTAIRS, THE FULLY RENOVATED PRIMARY SUITE SERVES AS A PRIVATE RETREAT WITH A SPA-INSPIRED LUXURY BATH AND CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET. THREE SPACIOUS ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS OFFER EXCELLENT CLOSET SPACE, AND THE NEWLY UPDATED HALL BATH FEATURES A DOUBLE VANITY. CONVENIENT SECOND-FLOOR LAUNDRY IS COMPLEMENTED BY A SECOND WASHER/DRYER SET IN THE LOWER LEVEL. THE FINISHED BASEMENT PROVIDES VALUABLE ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE WITH NEWER CARPETING, A HALF BATH, SECOND LAUNDRY AREA, AND A CLEAN AND ACCESIBLE CONCRETE CRAWL SPACE FOR ABUNDANT STORAGE. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: NEWER FURNACE, 2 NEWER A/C UNITS, WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIER, NEW WASHER/ DRYER ( 2 SETS), NEWER LIGHTING, FRESH INTERIOR PAINT, EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPING. IDEALLY LOCATED JUST STEPS FROM THE ILLINOIS PRAIRIE PATH, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO COVETED JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL(NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL - 2024), PARKS, AND NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES. JUST MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN ELMHURST, METRA, SHOPPING, DINING, AND EXPRESSWAYS. MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOICE OF EITHER BRYAN OR SANDBURG. A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED HOME THAT PERFECTLY BLENDS MODERN UPDATES, FAMILY FUNCTIONALITY, AND AN OUTSTANDING LOCATION.