251 Herrick Rd, Riverside, IL 60546

Step into the pages of a magazine in this historic Riverside home that feels tucked away from the world, yet it's within blocks of the train, shops, dining and top-notch schools and parks. Drive in past the formal manicured hedges and roses, under the flowering cherries and up onto the grand Bluestone porch. Welcome home! Every detail in this home has been thought of: brand new tear-off roof, new whole house generator, newly updated kitchen, 2 new bathrooms, new a/c, new boiler, sealed basement with sump pump, new attic insulation, elaborate woodwork, custom window treatments, updated hardware and fixtures throughout the home. Take in the huge light-filled living room with wood burning fireplace, bay windows with seat, French doors and a gracious curved staircase. The formal dining room features two built-in china cabinets and overlooks the breathtaking backyard gardens. The designer chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, Carrera marble countertops, built-in washer/dryer, coffee bar and china hutch, a breakfast area with skylights and tons of storage. An elegant walnut-paneled half bath finishes the first floor. Step out of the kitchen into your own secret garden! Huge deck nestled low in the lush, very private, professionally landscaped and fenced-in backyard- no pesticides used in 11 years! Boxwoods, Honeycrisp apple trees, hydrangeas, a mint patch and raised bed garden. Yard is gated for kids to play safely while you watch from the kitchen or deck. The long gated side drive provides parking for up to five cars, and there is a 2 car garage. Upstairs there are three charming bedrooms with closet built-ins in the master bedroom, a gorgeous spa-like full bath with marble paneling and grasscloth wallpaper, and two hallway closets. 3rd bedroom currently being used as a home office with built-ins for storage. Head down to the clean unfinished basement, which includes an adorable farm-chic utility sink area perfect for washing the dog and dirty hands after gardening- walk-out basement door! A beer area with keg fridge, work out area and two tool benches could be included. This amazing home is blocks from The Brookfield Zoo, excellent schools, fine dining, grocery store, the library, a nature walk along the river, historic library, the farmers market, and metra train station. Centrally located to I-290, I-55, Airport, Oak Brook shopping, golf, hospitals, and so much more. This one in a million story book home will not be available long!