352 ARDMORE RD Des Plaines, IL 60016

Classic Brick Tudor in prestigious Cumberland Subdivision. An architectural treasure with fortress built construction you don't find in the average home. Oozing with curb appeal & highlights like parapeted gable roof line - elaborate & tall brick chimney front -stone laid tabs surround front entry & more outside. Inside - quality & charm throughout starting with beautifully kept natural woodwork on all 3 levels including all Pella natural wood insulated windows everywhere. The entry vestibule with powder room welcomes you with a through hall-plan or arched entry into the formal living room with beautiful wood burning fireplace, semi hexagonal bay wall build out and formal dining room - both rooms featuring hardwood floors, original woodwork and coved ceilings. The well placed center of home kitchen offers high quality finishes, cherry wood cabinetry, granite countertops, bar stool seating counter, S/S appliances include Jenn-Air built-in double ovens, microwave, Viking radiant cooktop with 6 burners, chef's vent hood and 2 pantry closets. Kitchen opens to an inviting large family room addition with vaulted ceiling, skylight, cool fieldstone fireplace with raised hearth & twin glass front cabinets and walls of Pella wood windows including Pella sliding doors for access to the patio, partially fenced yard & 2 car brick garage. Tile flooring of kitchen & family rooms is a "quarry" stone tile. Quality continues to the 2nd floor offering 3 generous sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and a renovated full bath with Quartz countertop and alcove area. The third level Master bedroom retreat with updated private bathroom with separate glass door shower, jacuzzi soaking tub, double sinks and a walk in closet. The finished basement offers a Rec Room with dry bar area, a 2nd kitchen w/fridge, range & microwave, generous storage and closet space including walk-in pantry, bright laundry room and another full bath. The home features two sep gas forced air/central air high efficient units for zoned quality. Newer roof on house (2016 - complete tear off), slate tile roof on garage & shed roof replaced 2019, 200 amp CB panel upgrade & more. Cumberland is a prime location with walk to Cumberland Metra station, schools, Cornell Park, tennis courts and Chippewa waterpark/tennis courts.