So many cottage feels in this open floorplan Chicago brick Cape Cod with 2.5 car garage renovated and styled to fit right in. Center entry to living room and dining room, coat & linen closets, hardwoods, updated eat in stainless steel kitchen appliances  5yrs old with custom stone table/peninsula, and 1st floor bedroom with uncommon double door closet. Custom stair to 2nd floor thats been shed dormered to expand floor space, new lux bath, generous primary bedroom with unheard of walk in closet. Sweet finished basement with family room area, office nook, laundry, and raw storage. Gigantic rear deck that is cozy yet spacious. This is THE gathering place for the owners neighborhood friends. The brick patio in the back is extremely useful for young kids playing (e.g. sandbox, water toys) and riding toys while easily transformed to an additional hang out space as they grow. The grounds: 1st the front yard-In April a yellow butterfly magnolia will bloom and offer a beautiful focal point from the dining room. In early May you will see hot pink flowers engulf the bush in our front yard, something the owners get a LOT of compliments about. There are quince bushes on the southside of the house which boast, bright red flowers through July. Addionally, the pink roses in front will showcase around 70-80 roses in July. And lastly adding to the curb appeal are the flower boxes. Not to be outdone the backyard-three large arborvitaes frame the deck, providing privacy all year round. There are two trees in the backyard: an ash tree has been professionally and successfully treated, providing years of shade to the deck and purple foliage in the fall observable from the upstairs bedroom window. Under the ash tree there's several shade-loving ground cover and extra large hostas; the mix of green and 'blue' is well-planned. There are strategically placed bushes along the fence line to balance color and bloom time; you will see a mix of white and purple leaves in the Spring/Fall and pink/hot pink flowers in the Spring. Finally, purple irises will consume the back corner of the yard. More roses will also appear. The fully fenced rear yard also acts to keep munching bunnies out to preserve the beauty of the rear yard. All walking distance to Jackson Elementary, Eldridge Park, Salt Creek Greenway Trail, and about a mile to the Spring Rd Business District and IL Prairie Path! Lets not forget great staging ground for Elmhurst's annual St. Pats Parade! HVAC  8yrs, water heater 2yrs, dormer roof  6yrs.