1313 N BELL Avenue Chicago IL 60622 MLS #MRD11463128

Welcome to this beautiful, light-filled brick home with lushly landscaped front and rear yards set on a picturesque block in Wicker Park and just a short walk to the namesake park! As you enter the home the lush maple greets you in an everchanging explosion of color. The entry foyer leads to the living room, anchored by a fireplace with custom stone detail, and a dining room that is just the right size for intimate family dining or large-scale entertaining. The kitchen and family room overlook the rear yard and offer incredible natural light with a full wall of east-facing windows and a large south-facing window. The smashing kitchen features white wood cabinets, stone countertops in a soft white with grey veining, white subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances, and opens to the family room, which is anchored by a fireplace, casual dining area, and the mudroom with two large, custom outfitted closets. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout. The glorious rear yard features extensive plantings, mature, leafy trees, a pergola, a brick-paved patio under the pergola, and a wood deck patio adjacent. There is a dog run next to the garage, which could also be an urban garden. The top floor of the home, with an abundance of natural light through a large skylight at the staircase and loads of windows, features a gracious primary suite with two east facing full size doors and julette balcony, two large closets and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, separate tub, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms, a guest bath, and side-by-side laundry are also found on this level. The lower level offers a huge recreation room with south and west facing windows to bring in natural light, a full bath, loads of storage, and additional flex space in the back half of the basement, currently used as an office and optional guest bedroom. A walk-to-it-all location, with the fantastic restaurants, shops, and entertainment to be found in both Bucktown and Wicker Park – Big Star, The Violet Hour, Tortello, Letizia’s, and Target to name a few neighborhood favorites!