225 Herbert St, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Sensational sleek Mid-Century Modern design will take your breath away! Desirable Sunny Hills Estates location on a double cul-de-sac is a mere stone's throw away from Oak Brook and backs to award-winning Whitlock Park! Impressive 90 X 160 lot offers wonderful width between a wide variety of solid uniquely built homes. Enter the mixed stone & brick oversized side-load driveway to the columned front entry showcasing intricate stone veneer & quality fiber cement Hardie board exterior, custom limestone caps & picture framed trimmed exterior windows and doors. Expect to find this type of high-quality materials & features throughout! The exquisitely detailed landscaping has a multitude of custom flowering beds & stone accents enriching 100's of colorful perennials, privacy shrubs & majestic trees (arborist treated) that surround the entire perimeter. Upon entry, the Foyer has custom tile flooring and the newly rebuilt staircase with Craftsman newel posts, iron balusters and convenient Main floor powder room. Stylish Kitchen has quality cabinetry, newer KitchenAid S/S appliances, solid granite surfaces, custom backsplash, pantry closet & recessed/under cabinet lighting. Inviting picture window quaint Breakfast area offers a peaceful setting for your morning coffee. The convenient adjacent side outdoor entrance is perfect access for all your grilling needs. Main floor Living & Dining rooms are bright and airy with warm hardwood flooring and an impressive entire wall of sliding glass doors (Marvin) that open onto the scenic hardscape patio with a soothing outdoor water feature and creative rock formations offering total privacy & relaxation. The Primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet and brand new chicly designed en-suite Bathroom. The other two Bedrooms are very spacious with generous closets and share another large hall family bathroom. Find a freshly painted interior & exterior paired with custom white Solid-core four-panel doors, tall baseboard trim, and lovely oak hardwood flooring. The Lower Level Family room & Recreational areas feature handsome stone veneer walls and a matching Heatilator gas FP with cozy raised stone hearth - a true focal point! The large adjacent designated Flex-Area is perfect for a pool table, gaming room, or workout gym! A convenient 2nd half-Bathroom and spacious Laundry room round out this expansive level of living with amazing natural light from an abundance of quality Marvin windows. This grand-sized Lower-Level of living space replaces the need for a Sub Basement. The rare side-load Garage is extra-large and has outstanding built-in storage both along the walls and above in the easy pull-down ladder attic access. This unique side-load design adds enticing character to the stunning exterior curb appeal! Most recently, a state-of-the-art Shed was built. This is no ordinary Shed, it is constructed like a single-family residence with a high quality, reinforced, poured concrete foundation that is fully insulated, drywalled and fire rated, electricity, raised ceiling, charming dormer, multiple windows for natural light, complete with Hardie board exterior to match the home. New drain tile was installed to direct any excess water away from between the Home and the Shed. This spectacular permitted Separate Building can function as a Man-Cave, She-Shed, Outdoor-Bar, Golf-Simulator, or private space to store jet skis, motorcycles, or snowmobiles. A must-see feature when combined with the extraordinary backyard setting! Just minutes to top-rated Downers Grove Blue Ribbon Schools, quick access to tollways, airports, Oak Brook Mall, award-winning Parks, and host of famous restaurants and nightlife. Over the past 30 years, the current Owners have modified every inch of this brilliant & transcendent home, utilizing the utmost care and pride of ownership! Start creating memories today in this one-of-a-kind gem! See Additional Information Tab for a full list of updates and recent improvements. Welcome Home!