207 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

This beautiful vintage home is FULL of original woodwork and has been updated with an open-concept kitchen and HUGE primary suite!! The open front porch welcomes you and then you step into a charming foyer with a view of the beautiful staircase. The wood banding throughout the home is reminiscent of the Craftsman style, blended with Victorian touches in the high ceilings, pocket doors and stained glass. There is a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room and a beautiful beamed ceiling and charming built-in cabinet in the formal dining room. The kitchen has been modernized with a large island, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. The spacious family room is open to the kitchen and casual dining area. A set of French doors lead out to a deck and large backyard. The second floor features 5 bedrooms including a guest room with en suite bath and a large primary suite with en suite bath, double closets and 2nd floor laundry room. 2nd floor bathrooms feature heated floors. The basement has been fully water-proofed with drain tile and sump pump and is finished with a great family room space, workout space, storage and additional laundry room. The double-hung windows throughout have been replaced with Anderson windows and there is zoned central A/C. The walk-up attic has TONS of potential and could be finished into an additional family room, office or suite. This home features over 3600 sq.ft. of finished space! There is also a 2-car garage PLUS 2 additional parking spaces which are super convenient. This home is on a SUPER block--FANTASTIC location walkable to schools, parks, CTA and Metra Trains as well as shopping!