699 chidester avenue

This gorgeous, custom-built home will check all the boxes on your dream home list and features 10-foot first floor ceiling height, stunning millwork and a completely open floorplan. Located on one of Glen Ellyn's most picturesque streets, its situated at the high point of the block and boasts a curved driveway leading to a 3-car side-load garage. Easy distance to beautiful Lake Ellyn and to Glenbard West High School, the "Castle on the Hill" - and to village shops/restaurants/Metra station and nearby public tennis courts. 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath. Handsome hardwood floors and tons of natural light stream through large windows, creating a warm and inviting living space for both entertaining and everyday living. Entering the home, you will be immediately impressed with the welcoming foyer with views of the lovely arched first floor office doors and beautiful staircase. The expansive kitchen has an extra-large island with seating and granite stone countertops, Thermidor and Bosch stainless steel kitchen appliances and designer tile backsplash. There is even a convenient 2nd office area adjacent to the kitchen for everyday planning or working from home. A 16 x 14 covered back porch with ceiling fan extends your living space to the outdoors for al fresco dining while you enjoy nature all around you. Enjoy your coffee and a book in the sunny sitting area with access to this large, covered porch - the perfect space to host your book club. The amazing family room has a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and convenient walk-in closet all for storage of all your board games. Expansive windows in the family room add incredible natural light throughout. The second floor features an elegant primary suite with vaulted ceiling and tons of closet/storage space. There is a spa-like bath with large shower double vanities and freestanding soaking tub. Three additional large bedrooms along with two more full baths comprise the perfect sleeping areas for all. Spacious second floor laundry is a perfect addition to this area of the home. Some of the other fine features of this home are the vaulted ceilings in the primary bedroom and in bedrooms 3 and 4, along with a tray ceiling in bedroom 2, upgraded stair spindles, upgraded trim package, larger base board and casing including 8-inch baseboards in the main areas and upgraded door headers, arched case openings in foyer, cove lighting in dining room and wood beamed ceiling in the family room. The English-style lower level will certainly not disappoint with its above-grade windows for plenty of additional natural light and the luxury vinyl plank LVP flooring in the recreation/exercise/fifth bedroom and full bath. Additional features include filtered drinking water system/high-efficiency HVAC system/green home features/air exchanger/and security system. Additional bonus/flex space on the second level has approximately 252 feet of usable space with an additional appx 140 feet of finished storage space. There are also appx 335 feet of unfinished area in the basement with loads of storage space including built-in large storage shelves. Oversize three-car garage space with extra storage space/shelves. This home is an amazing opportunity to live in beautiful and vibrant Glen Ellyn near Lake Ellyn and all the village's incredible amenities.