1031 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Stately, beautifully landscaped 1925 Buurma home on massive lot (180 x 100 ) in the River Forest Estate District. The first floor cathedral ceiling living room is an architectural tour de force with built in book casing that includes a library ladder and is overlooked by a second floor balcony. One office is adjacent to the living room and overlooks the gardens. The second office is next to the family room. Large formal dining room, modern kitchen/family room with new appliances. Completing the first floor is a full bath, and large three season room and a deck overlooking the gardens. On the second floor, three ensuite bedrooms with large walk-in closet in the primary bedroom, as well as a marble bath with steam shower. One bedroom opens onto a flat roof balcony. On the third floor, an ensuite bedroom and sitting room. Large attic storage. Hardwood floors throughout, with original walnut doors and door frames. This home includes stained art glass and beveled glass windows and doors. The home is fully air conditioned (two zones). Partially finished basement and laundry with multiple storage areas. New boiler and recent hot water heater. Generac full house generator, fully upgraded electric, sprinkler system, three car garage. Gas fireplace in the living room; wood fireplace in the finished basement. The home and garage are entirely multi-layered brick keeping out heat in the summer and cold in the winter and have slate roofing and copper gutters.