One of the most unique homes in Glen Ellyn. Completely redesigned & reimagined by area designer Kindred Vintage. A beautifully transformed masterpiece of modern functionality, seamlessly blended with vintage charm, and just a half mile from downtown. Featured in Better Homes & Gardens magazine, this 2500 sq. ft. home on a huge corner lot boasts 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a stunning sunroom addition. The open floor plan brings fresh light into every room. A completely updated gourmet kitchen with natural stone countertops, high-end stainless appliances, custom built-ins, beautiful finishes, fixtures connects to a large open formal dining room and a large inviting living room featuring a brick fireplace with custom built-ins. French glass doors welcome you to another living area with tons of natural light making it a perfect home office. New hardwood flooring & refinished existing floors throughout. The large sunroom addition overlooks your private, professionally landscaped yard. A spectacular space that's perfect for entertaining, family game night or just chilling. Or you can relax outdoors under the enchanting lights on the outdoor private patio behind the garage. This is the place to be this summer! The first floor also has 2 bedrooms, a full renovated bath with clawfoot soaking tub & shower. Upstairs, there are 3 beautifully designed large bedrooms each with a walk-in closet, bringing the total to 5 spacious bedrooms. Another beautifully remodeled full bath, and additional second floor updates including shiplap wall coverings, barn doors, flooring and so much more... The home's infrastructure has also been thoroughly modernized. In 2015-2018 the home & garage had brand new roof installed, new a/c system-high velocity mini duct, gas conversion of fireplace, 200 Amp electric service, spray insulation in attic, repainted and recalibrated all radiators, kitchen gutted and expanded, Noon lighting system for phone controlled by Siri, Alexa or google, gutted and remodeled main floor bathroom, new stairs, new railings, all new radiant heat piping, amazing sunroom addition, lime wash exterior brick, new exterior hardscape, new back deck, new low maintenance leaf proof gutters, flagstone walkway, and new garage windows. 2019-2020: All new triple pane windows, including the basement, new powder coated aluminum fence and driveway gate, and new closet systems. 2020-Current: 2 new garage openers, a new Peerless boiler and flue liner, and an electric vehicle charging system. Just move in! All this in the perfect Glen Ellyn location, close to everything, walking distance to town where you can enjoy events such as taste of Glen Ellyn, farmers market, backyard BBQ, parades, jazz festival, and much more. Close to fine dining & amazing shops, beautiful parks, great western jogging trail & bike path, Village Links championship golf course, wonderful Lake Ellyn, Ackerman Recreation Center, Sunset Pool, award winning district 87 schools, close to all major expressways, airports and malls, and in town Metra train to the city. Hurry, call to see it today!
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$779,000
344 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
5beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
10,036.22 Square Feet Lot
$843,600 Zestimate®
$312/sqft
$3,949 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2024 at 01:00am
Listing courtesy of:
Rod Rivera 630-545-9860,
Realty Executives Premiere,
Kimberly Rivera,
Realty Executives Premiere
Bought with:
Katie Foss
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11995321

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X23
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Space Pac
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Triple Pane Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Open
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Driveway (Asphalt)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,036 sqft
- Dimensions: 77X135
- Features: Landscaped, Outdoor Lighting, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Details
- Parcel number: 0510404026
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2016
Details
- Builder model: BUNGALOW
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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