Absolutely gorgeous restoration of this 1908 home in the Lakewood Balmoral Historic District. Many original features remain, including beautiful wood trim, leaded glass windows, lovely mosaic tile floor, and Beardsley sconces. True double parlor affords gracious living spaces for entertaining, and a woodburning fireplace and curved window seats. Wood wainscoting, plaster walls with picture railing, original and functioning windows.New hardwood floors, new electrical with buried electric lines, new front porch and new back deck. Lovely large dining room with beamed ceiling. Kitchen updates include soapstone counters, Lebehr refrigerator, American Range dual fuel double oven, six burner stovetop plus grill, Bosch warming drawer,Fisher Paykel double drawer dishwasher,Sharp microwave drawer. Eat in kitchen area with built in window seat/banquet (custom built table can stay); built in office nook and pantry. Powder room added on first floor, with pretty wood pocket doors. Second floor has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including the primary suite. Primary bedroom has a functional fireplace though it hasn't been used by owners. Primary bath and walk in closet created in 2015. Hall bathroom has luxurious claw foot tub with rain shower. Top floor built out in 2016 with en suite bedroom and bath, as well as a darling den and library. Lower level has large family room and gorgeous bathroom with steam shower from 2016. Generous sized laundry room with sorting bins leads to wine cellar with storage for up to 300 bottles with condenser. Huge yard with perennial garden by Gethsemane and a 1 1/2 car garage with loft for storage. Close to the lake and beaches, Red Line stops, buses, Metra, and the fabulous Andersonville restaurants and shops! Lakewood Balmoral Historic District is recognized for its original housing stock, but is not Landmarked. Block parties and social clubs contribute to the strong sense of community. Chicago's Best Neighborhood! First showings Saturday, 02/26.