307 Illinois Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174

RARE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL FIND IN DOWNTOWN ST. CHARLES!!! Historic Charm Meets Modern Elegance: Renovated Victorian gem just TWO BLOCKS FROM THE RIVERFRONT. POSSIBILITY OF BED/BREAKFAST, AIR/bnb, OR COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE. OR Step into the perfect balance of downtown living and working with the ideal home for entertaining, and the privacy of a detached office space with this meticulously crafted residential/commercial property nestled in the heart of historic St. Charles. Located steps from Pollyanna Brewery, Arcada Theater, and the anxiously awaited Whole Foods, this home boasts 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and a detached office space. Current owners worked diligently with a local architect, builder, and the historic preservation committee to fully restore facade of home and add an office addition. This included designing and rebuilding an architecturally relevant open front porch with Timber Tech flooring, new LP siding, restoring all original woodwork/shingles, and rebuilding a new chimney in 2021. Interior has many modern amenities while allowing the vintage charm of the house to shine. Updates include a SPACEPAK air-conditioning system, new Tru-Glo gas fireplace, custom mantle/tile, and new stainless-steel appliances. Beauty is seen throughout, including built-ins, new first- floor hardwood, and restored original hardwoods on the second floor. All exterior doors in the home have been updated and replaced to make the home more energy efficient, with the exception of one original porch door featuring original glass window panes. Third- floor bedroom/attic space features vaulted ceilings and brand new carpeting. Professionally designed detached office space features vaulted ceilings/heated floors, radiant heating, air conditioning and desk nook for additional storage. Detached garage includes a universal electric car charging station, new garage door, and side entrance door. Backyard features a professionally designed pond and landscaping from Aquascapes Construction. LIVE and WORK HERE, open a business - the possibilities are endless. So much to see in this unique space! Start living the DOWNTOWN lifestyle today.