2340 W McLean Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647
About this home
Beautiful Bucktown 3 Bed+Office 2 1/2 Bath single family home near Holstein Park in Pulaski Elementary. The charming historic exterior with white painted brick front and blue door on this 1885 Chicago worker's cottage is perfectly combined with a surprisingly contemporary layout for modern living inside! A dramatic two-story atrium leads to a huge skylight, filling the home with natural light and connecting the main floor with the upstairs bedroom level. A formal dining area can be positioned below the skylight and atrium, currently used as a family room. Open concept layout throughout - from front living room to dining room/family room, home office (or guest room) with sliding barn doors, to the chef's kitchen with huge island and eat-in breakfast area for casual morning dining or kids homework area. Half bath also on main floor. A large back deck with Trex-style decking comfortably fits a sectional couch, ideal for relaxing and entertaining, and stairs lead to a brick-paver back yard with built-in planter bed of trees & perennials for maintenance-free landscaping and 2 car garage. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. The primary suite easily accommodates a king-size bed, has a large organized walk-in closet, and a beautiful attached bath with double vanity and glass shower. The front bedroom has vaulted ceilings, south-facing windows, and the 3rd bedroom up is perfect for a nursery, or home office. Laundry room with storage space is conveniently on the bedroom level. The oversized skylight fills the 2nd floor with light and clear glass railings overlook the open 2-story atrium to main floor. The lower level has a front finished area for rec room, home office, or kid's playroom and rear unfinished area provides exceptional storage space and workshop. Dual zoned heating/central air. Many updates throughout include new AC condenser, LG W/D, JennAir Refrigerator & Dishwasher, Aluminum Roof Coating, updates to 2nd Full Bath, Lighting, Wallpaper, & Front Exterior. Located in a highly sought-after area, on a quiet tree-lined street - just 1 block from Pulaski International Elementary School and play area, 3.5 blocks to Holstein Park with outdoor pool, huge grass park, fieldhouse, and playlot, Blue Line train at Western & Armitage, 606 Trail, and so many hot restaurants/bars/shops in Bucktown.