418 W Franklin ST Wheaton, IL 60187

This downtown Wheaton home exudes elegance and timeless charm. From the moment you pull into the half circle driveway, on the quiet neighborhood street, you can tell this home is special. The covered front steps welcome you in. You will notice all the gorgeous refinished hardwood floors through the 1st floor. The formal living room is a gracious space with fireplace and built in bookshelves. The completely remodeled kitchen is a chef's dream! Designed by Home Harmony, this gorgeous space boasts custom cabinetry with soft close drawers, cookie sheet storage above the fridge and oven, farm style sink, white subway tile backsplash, and black leather honed granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances including Wolf gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and high end Kitchenaid refrigerator, oven and microwave. This space was opened up during the renovation by removing a doorway to the formal dining room. The kitchen table space is a spectacular light filled area with a custom wood detailed vaulted ceiling. The formal dining room can accommodate your largest dinner parties and features a wall of windows and gorgeous built in cabinetry for all your storage needs. Step down to the warm and inviting family room with an updated fireplace, beautiful built ins and volume ceiling. Attached is a bonus space connected to a massive mud/craft room with new tiled floors and built in "lockers and cubbies". Backyard entertaining is a breeze here with the remodeled patio featuring a gas fire pit, wall mounted television, Unilock patio and professional landscaping! Upstairs you will find a wonderful master bedroom with custom closet organizers. Bedrooms #2 and #3 are connected by an adorable, updated Jack and Jill bath featuring a whirlpool tub! The large center bathroom has a gentleman's height vanity with tons of storage, and dual hand painted sinks. Bedroom #4 has access to the huge, vaulted attic space - ready for all your storage needs or finishing ideas! So many noteworthy updates: 2020: upgraded exterior window headers. Custom closet systems in master bedroom and additional bedroom. 2019: New Marvin windows on 2nd floor. Custom built in cubbies and new tile floor in mudroom. Completely remodeled powder room. Renovated family room fireplace with new firebox, burner and herringbone inserts. 2018: Central Air installed throughout 1st and 2nd level ( with exception of family room ) New foam insulation in attic. Professional landscaping. Unilock patio with built in gas fire pit, wall mounted television and integrated led lighting on timers. 2017: New fence. 2016: Completely remodeled kitchen and doorway removal to dining room. Spray foam insulation in kitchen exterior walls. Wallpaper removal throughout nearly every room. Fresh paint in all rooms. New wooden stair rail with updated balusters. refinished all hardwood flooring on main level. 2013: Total tear off new roof. This beautiful home is only blocks away from your favorite shops, restaurants and train station in downtown Wheaton. The Prairie Path, Cosley Zoo and more shopping are close by. This home has been meticulously updated and is ready for you! Welcome home!