1086 S Des Plaines River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

This French provincial home sits on almost ½ acre & was the site of a former fruit orchard & a peony flower farm “back in the day”. Eclectic Charm & character ooze throughout this fine home including arched doorways & taller ceilings on the 1st floor. There is a new central A/C system in the home, New Windows and refinished hardwood floors in the dining and living rooms, a Nest brand "smart home" thermostat, & stainless appliances in kitchen. The 1st floor has a living room, a formal dining room, a den, a kitchen & a mud room/screened porch. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs along with a ½ bath. The English style basement is unfinished, ready for your ideas and does not flood. The 2-story, 2+ car garage should not be missed as there is a workshop/office/artist’s studio on the 2nd floor & it’s roughed in for a furnace. The backyard space is inviting & ready for your family’s enjoyment. Within walking distance to downtown Des Plaines, the Metra train station, the PACE bus stop & the County’s Forest preserve walking, jogging & biking paths. Be the 6th owner of this historic home!