4218 Florence Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

About 4218 Florence Avenue

Downers Grove Perfect Family Retreat- Exceptionally quiet and peaceful yet close to everything! This absolutely stunning custom ALL brick home spans over three beautifully landscaped lots totaling 1.1 acres! This estate offers rare privacy with the potential to expand if desired. You truly get the best of both worlds, everything Downers Grove offers as an amazing suburb and a beautiful home that offers an escape with a private pond, a natural stone grotto and deck with seclusion and tranquility, but with the ability to entertain. Tucked away on a peaceful dead-end street, that is quiet and has no drive through traffic, this 3250 sq ft open-concept home offers a 2-story kitchen, the heart of the home, glows with a 26-ft light shaft and transom windows, perfect for family meals or lively gatherings. The gourmet kitchen boasts GE Monogram appliances, including a 48" professional 6 burner range with griddle and confection oven. There's an oversized pantry with full height shelving and an 8 ft built in coffee and beverage bar in the dining room. The open concept layout then flows into a wonderful great room for movie night, game nights or parties. The are 4 spacious bedrooms, three are ensuites with full baths, plus a half-bath powder room. There is also one office/bedroom currently being used as a bedroom, making this a five-bedroom 3.5-bathroom home. The luxurious master ensuite has vaulted ceilings, newly remodeled with hardwood floors, a walk-in closet and a large bathroom. There is a sliding door from the master ensuite that leads out to the natural stone grotto which is attached to the expansive composite deck with a pergola to enjoy the calming sound of the private pond and spacious backyard. Solid 10 ft ceilings, 8 ft doors and extra wide 4 ft hallways throughout the home. Big enough for remote work, the 3100 sq ft unfinished basement awaits your rec room, theater suite or work from home office-offering a quiet space for productivity or fun. It is already roughed in for a bathroom awaiting your finishing touches. For the car enthusiast, they will obsess over the six-car attached garage with loft that is attached to the home, access is through the laundry room or the man door at the back of the garage. The ceiling in the shop is 14 ft high and has an extra tall and wide car lift and a garage door out the back of the house. Some other highlights include heated floors throughout the home as well as the garage, a hardly used sauna, a basketball hoop, a fenced in garden area and a 27kw whole house generator. The huge backyard is ideal for kids' play and barbecues, while the front yard has a fire pit in the stained and sealed concrete driveway for friends and family gatherings around the fire. This estate has it all, located in the highly rated Downers Grove school districts 58 and 99. Just minutes from Downtown Downers Grove dining and shops, also very close to Oak Brook's premier dining and shopping, with easy access to 1-88 and Metra. This location balances tranquility with convenience. No other Downers Grove home matches all of this in one location! Securely tucked away yet close to suburban life, this home lets you step away while staying connected-make it yours today!

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