1501 Franklin Ave,

River Forest, IL 60305

Beautiful Colonial in North Central RF - Full Lannon Stone w/ Ludowici red clay tile roof set on an oversized 75' wide corner lot w/mature landscaping. Incredibly well maintained and updated throughout; Marvin Windows (2018), recent full tuck-pointing with new lintels to boot. This southern facing home is drenched in natural light. Main level floor plan has excellent flow: Formal Living Room w/ WBFP, formal Dining Room open to Mark Menna Designs Kitchen (2019) featuring Thermador appliances and a Wolf speed oven with breakfast area that walks out to a north facing deck in warmer temps. A fully heated sunroom w/gas log fireplace sits on the N/W corner and another sun room sits at the S/E corner. Second level features 4 beds, 3 full baths. Newly remodeled Primary Suite boasts 2 closets along w/a full wall wardrobe and additional built-ins. The Primary Bath was fully remodeled by Tim Grams of Grams Construction in 2022 and has a heated floor. Lower Level Rec room also features a gas log fireplace, wet bar w/beverage cooler and ample storage. There is a 1/2 bath, gym area, office area, tool and utility room along w/ basement egress. Mature landscaped yard and patios offer multiple serene seating and dining areas on the north side as well as east side of the property. Side yard has two large separate seating areas, one under a pergola. Second patio and deck in the backyard. Professionally landscaped with massive hydrangeas, native plants/grasses, and arborvitae. Super walkable location; access to Willard Elementary, Constitution Park, North Ave restaurants and more!