Prepare to fall in love with this picturesque farm house located in the heart of downtown, walk to all Glencoe with a brand new expansive front porch, perfect for sipping your morning coffee. With over 4700 sq ft including the lower level, this home captivates everything one could desire with almost $200,000 in updates and improvements! Phenomenal attention to detail throughout with high ceilings, exquisite millwork detailing and fluted moldings as well as new hardwood floors on the 1st & 2nd floors as well as the stairs. The open layout on the main floor flows between the living room, dining room and brand new 1st floor office as well as the newly remodeled powder room. Cook like a chef in the generous kitchen, which features white shaker cabinets with pull-out shelving, stainless steel appliances & granite counters with a wonderful breakfast bar and eating area, which are open to the enormous family room with fireplace and new sliding doors out to the incredibly appointed & beautifully landscaped & fully fenced yard. Enjoy the brick-paver patio and Sport Court basketball court! Back inside, the generous mud room leads to the 2-car tandem attached garage with overhead doors on each side. The upstairs features the well acquainted Primary suite with 2 walk-in closets, full en-suite bath with double sink vanity and spa-like steam shower. The ideal 2nd floor laundry room makes laundry a breeze! 3 additional generously sized bedrooms and updated hall bathroom with tub/shower combo complete this level. The awe-inspiring basement features a full bathroom, craft and playroom, game room, huge media / recreation room with 9' ceilings and an absolutely incredible 1/2 indoor sport/basketball court...yes, there are basketball courts both inside and out! Too many updates to list here, but include newer roof, windows, appliances, vinyl siding, all new bathroom fixtures & toilets, completely freshly painted, interior doors, new hardwood floors on 1st and 2nd levels, new flooring and carpet in the lower level, Timbertech maintenance-free decking on the new front porch...the list goes on! With the most fabulous location in the center of Glencoe, you can enjoy the convenience of being walking distance to Hometown, Guild Hall, The Grand Food Center, Foodstuffs, Writer's Theatre, the Beach, Kalk Park, Berlin Park down the street, schools, shopping, parks, the Metra train , all transportation and so much more! This move-in ready home will captivate you from the moment you walk in!