864 Western Ave

864 Western Avenue is a welcoming, custom-built residence with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 3,300 square feet on the first and second levels. The home enjoys 9 and 10 foot ceilings, abundant windows and detailed craftsmanship throughout, with beautifully refinished walnut floors on the main level. The kitchen is centrally located and includes a large island with seating, abundant cabinet storage and stainless steel appliances. The family room has the homes first fireplace and spectacular views of the yard and wildlife sanctuary (which will never be built on!). The dining room has elegant wood details with paneled wainscot and crown molding. The living room and study (or main floor bedroom) border the large foyer, and the study enjoys walk-out convenience to the wraparound front porch. A large mudroom and full bath sit conveniently off of the garage/patio entrance. Four bedrooms on the second floor include the primary suite with fireplace, 10' tray ceiling, walk-in closet with California Closet system and a stylish ensuite bath (renovated in 2023). The three secondary bedrooms are also generous in size and storage, one with a private ensuite bath and the two others with a shared ensuite. The east-facing bedroom features bonus space for desk, second office or media area. The basement (with 10 foot ceilings and roughed-in bathroom plumbing) is ready for your finishing touches or ideal for storage, kids play space or gym. Built-in speakers (for Sonos music) are found in most rooms and outside. Picturesque exteriors surround the property, beginning with the lovely perennials that border the wraparound front porch. The back of the home has a patio and a built-in firepit under the new, custom-built cedar pergola with lighting. This area looks over the private backyard and wildlife sanctuary, and is a lovely spot for relaxing and entertaining. 2.5 car garage. Only .6 mile to Churchill Elementary, with its highly regarded dual language immersion program and extended-day kindergarten (the only elementary in District 41 to offer those desired features), and just over 1 mile to downtown Glen Ellyn, train, dining, shopping, Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center, Glenbard West High School and Lake Ellyn.