Architects Norman Patton and Reynolds Fisher are famous for their Queen Anne houses in Oak Park. In 1893 they created this six bedroom, three-and-one-half bath comfortable family home in the Shingle Style. Known as the Corydon Tyler Purdy House, this fabulous property has been meticulously maintained over the years with many updates and attention to detail throughout. The home is prominently positioned on a large corner lot featuring a fenced rear yard with dog run, private patio and basketball area. The wrap-around front porch has been restored from original photographs to create a charming relaxation and entertainment area. Entering through a small vestibule, you are presented with a spacious foyer with seating bench and coat closet. A front parlor with French doors opening to the porch leads to a living room featuring a large bay window, wood-burning fireplace and antique chandelier and is decorated, like all the formal rooms, in the Arts and Crafts style. French doors lead to a sunken sunroom with travertine tile floor. A designer’s kitchen has many hardwood cabinets, Mexican tile, Corian countertops, ceramic tile floor, center island with seating, new stainless steel appliances including Dacor ovens and a large eating area. On the second floor you’ll find the large master suite with wood-burning fireplace, dressing room with built-in wardrobes and a luxury master bath featuring a soaking tub, separate shower and large cabinets. There is also a screened sleeping/sitting porch off the master bedroom. Continuing on this floor are an office, two additional bedrooms, a full bath with “subway” tile, a large laundry room, linen and hall closets and the back stairs. The third floor features a family room with pot-bellied stove, built-in shelving and a full bath with tub/shower and custom dressing table. There are three additional bedrooms, each with sleeping loft and walk-in closet. A spiral steel staircase and “trap door” allow acce
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