3614 North Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, IL

About 3614 North Hamlin Avenue

Get ready to check off all the "must have items" on your wish list! This brick bungalow sits on a corner lot, gets an enormous amount of sunlight, has been very well updated and cared for by thoughtful owners, and is in the prestigious The Villa historic neighborhood! The main level has a large living room with a gas fireplace and lovely windows that overlook the tree-lined street. The dining area is open to the living room and while it easily fits a table for 4, a table can extend into the living area for larger gatherings! The kitchen was totally renovated in 2016 and has quality wood cabinets, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances including double refrigerated drawers. Large windows and a glass door to the back yard allow loads of light into the kitchen, and easy outdoor entertaining. There is a custom built 2-tired deck out the kitchen door with a bay for a grill and built-in bench seating. The main level also features two generous bedrooms and a spacious full bathroom with a whirlpool tub! The 2nd floor is a primary suite complete with space for a king size bed, 2 large south facing skylights, a window seat at the front window, and an en-suite bathroom that was totally renovated in 2020, complete with walk-in shower, skylight, and a closet. The partially finished basement is prepped and ready for your plans! The basement was dug down in 2009 and has a perimeter drain tile and sump pump, the walls have been drywalled, there is a full bathroom (new in 2010), and lots of open space to make another bedroom/family room/recreation space. There is a dark room equipped with a stainless steel utility sink and exhaust fan, and a laundry room with a door to access to the back yard. The back yard is fully fenced in, has a 2 car brick garage, a lovely edible garden along the south side of the home (grape vines, raspberries, a producing peach tree, rhubarb, and more!) and lots of beautiful perennial landscaping thru the property. Enjoy sunny days and cool nights in the backyard while you watch movies on the movie screen that operates on a switch on the garage wall! This home underwent a large renovation in 2007 that included new windows and roof. The home has been updated with central heat and air conditioning. The sellers have done many updates, including basement rennovations; gas fireplace; deck; new 100amp electric panel; 2016 new kitchen and appliances; new back and front doors; refinished hardwood floors; 2020 primary bathroom; rebuilt front concrete steps and brick wall and tuckpointed chimney 2022. Included in sale: basement fridge and deep freezer, window ac (which sellers used to supplement central ac in primary bedroom), security system, curtains/blinds, movie screen, wardrobes in bedroom, linen cabinet in bathroom. Close to Blue Line, 90/94, Metra, Irving Park restaurants like Smoque, LaVilla, CTA Tacos, Backlot, Lou Malnati's, Eris Cider and Brewery, Old Irving Brewery, and Independence Park (with farmers markets)! If you have been looking for a home that is well maintained, move in ready, and a perfect Goldilocks size...here it is!

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