THE MINUTE YOU ENTER THIS HOME YOU WILL WANT TO MAKE IT YOURS! This tastefully & lovingly maintained home offers old world charm at every turn combined with today's modern conveniences. The "one of a kind" cast iron front porch is beautifully crafted. The entry foyer features a gorgeous, original banister and pumpkin pine HW floors which continue into the LR & formal DR. The living room has 9' plus ceilings and plenty of natural light. Step down into the formal dining room which opens onto an enclosed porch(27' x 6') overlooking the beautiful gardens. An eat in kitchen with beamed ceiling has been freshly painted and includes a complete appliance package. Beyond the kitchen is a convenient mud room, laundry room and full bath. The spacious FR with vaulted ceiling has a wood stove for those chilly nights, skylight,sliding doors and bay window overlooking the deck and yard. The second floor has 3 bedrooms all with HW floors under w/w carpeting and a full bath. There is also a walk-up attic for added storage or future expansion. Maintenance free exterior, central air, fenced yard, 2 car detached garage plus private parking for 2 cars make this home a rare find. All this within walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants,schools and the River Line Lite Rail plus minutes to all major highways makes this an excellent location.