1000 Ridge Ave

Fall in love with this Mediterranean custom built residence in the Ridge Historic District. You will feel as if you walked into a Parisienne home that is filled with European details - floor to ceiling palladium windows, French doors, arches and iron balconies. The dramatic living room features two-story beamed ceiling and impressive fireplace. Enjoy the sunroom for relaxing or a perfect spot for an intimate dining room as well. Gourmet kitchen features Ann Sacks tile backsplash, high end appliances, and a breakfast bar with seating. Family room off the kitchen can also be formal dining. First floor main suite, is a private wing with large bedroom, updated bath and good closets. All the second floor rooms are graced with barrel vaulted ceilings - the three very large bedrooms have French door-windows and Juliette balconies, full hall bath. Dry basement has potential to create more finished space as needed, perfect tv spot, play area, sweet 1/4 powder bath. This is an ideal home for someone looking for all the character and charm of a one-of-a-kind historic property with arched doorways, balconies, carved wood, original tile with the modern features we all want - inc. custom audio system with speakers throughout main level. Appreciate the outdoors from the comfort of various private terraced patios. Just blocks to Main St. Metra and L, NU Shuttle, restaurants, parks and shops, this is a must-see! Ridge address, front of home and garage on Lee St. Sellers have made many improvements including a $45K custom Barcelona style Boral concrete tile roof.