This extra-large home 5 bedroom, 3 full bath home has been expanded and totally updated! Walk up the pretty brick paver entryway and step into the foyer and see tasteful elegance everywhere! From the beautiful illuminated etched glass foyer divider to the mirrored and custom papered walls in the living and dining rooms, everything has been decorated to perfection! This home is located in popular Morton Grove named by Family Circle magazine as one of the nation’s “Best Town for Families” and awarded that distinction because it offers “an ideal blend of affordable houses, good jobs, top-rated schools “ combining “big-city opportunities with suburban charm” (see supplement). And it’s situated in the sought-after Mortonaire subdivision enjoying a close proximity to downtown Chicago expressways and O’Hare airport. Extensively enlarged to include a spectacular master suite and ultra-luxurious bath, this home is like no other. The master bedroom has ample room for a sitting area and has a wall full of organized closets. The adjoining spa-like bath includes a separate mirrored vanity/sink area with more closets and a spa-like bath with large Jacuzzi and glass-enclosed shower. There are four additional generously proportioned bedrooms so everyone can have their own room; one bedroom is located on the lower level with a private full bath just steps away which could be an ideal in-law suite if desired. The sparkling kitchen has been redone and boasts richly-hued cabinets, many newer appliances, faux granite laminate counters and 17” ceramic tile flooring and there is a roomy eating area with convenient serving bar. Two sets of pocket doors can close for privacy when entertaining or stay open to combine with the dining area. A glass paned door opens to the grill area and leads to the lovely backyard. Entertain large parties with ease in the enormous family room! Custom built-ins include a retractable bar and entertainment/media center including a large-screen TV that will stay. The party can continue to the warmly paneled recreation room for more fun and play; there is a large cedar closet for clothing storage and an adjoining laundry room which has loads of built-in storage as well. Every square inch of this wonderful home has been impeccably updated and maintained. There are 62 recessed lights throughout, zoned heating and central air conditioning systems (new cac ‘03, ’07), new (’03) 1st layer roof with de-icing cables, a 2 car heated garage with new (’04) opener and keyless entry, new (’07) concrete patio and widened driveway (’03) , new (’08) water heater, new (’09) security/fire system and the exterior is no maintenance brick with aluminum fascia all adding up to making this home a dream come true! Call The Nancy Gibson Group at 847-753-6239 for more information!