201 Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115

THIS HOME IS FILLED WITH CHARM AND CHARACTER AND THE PLACE WHERE BEAUTY OF THE PAST AND MODERN UPDATES MEET! Elegant, yet comfortable, this home is approximately 3,642 sq. ft. settled on approximately 1/2 of an acre with a fenced-in back yard complete with patio, deck, and shed. The location is superb as it is close to the library, revitalized downtown, restaurants, shopping, schools, I-88 access, and cultural events at the Egyptian Theatre and Ellwood House Museum. So much to offer with a welcoming entry open to a versatile room...sitting/living/gathering room with a beautiful arched opening to the family room showcasing a wood-burning fireplace enhanced with stone and wood. This can be enjoyed from the entry, family room, and kitchen! Sharing a meal with family and friends will be a delight in the dining room surrounded by abundant windows. You will fall in love with the updated kitchen complete with a breakfast bar, pendant and recessed lighting, abundant cabinetry, Quartzite countertops, porcelain tile, subway tiled backsplash, and all stainless steel appliances stay, including a double oven and cooktop, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. Whether making cookies or preparing meals, it will be a pleasure to create your favorites here! The butlers pantry with built-in cabinetry, some with glass, and the addition of stained glass is a plus! Working from home, you will benefit from the first floor office, which could also be a dining room. Days or evenings, take your favorite book or beverage to the screened room and relax for a while taking in all that nature has to offer! There is a conveniently located main level 1/2 bath and a separate mud room off the kitchen with more cabinetry giving access to the back entrance, 2-car garage, and backyard. Take the beautiful staircase to the second level featuring a lovely landing and hallway to where you will find a spacious primary bedroom suite with a huge walk-in-closet and dressing area as well as a fantastic primary bathroom with double sinks, linen closet, and spacious walk-in-shower! You will also find a second bedroom suite complete with a full bath. The third and fourth bedrooms each have closets and are joined by another full bath. The fifth bedroom is currently being used as a second floor laundry room and there is another area on this level that can be used as an office space, study or play area. Would you like to increase the square footage of this already magnificent home? The walk-up-attic would be the perfect place to do this! Oh, the possibilities!! Need storage? The basement will provide you this and more! New gutters (2022), new screens in screened porch (2020), new sidewalk (2019), SO MANY UPDATES and 27 new windows all within the last six years, and new boiler approx. 15 years ago. Some furnishings in home are negotiable for sale. Cabinet in office would like to stay in its habitat as it goes so well in this room. Volume ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors, porcelain tile, ceiling fans and lights...so much character and charm wrapped up in this warm and welcoming home! You will fall in love!