Timeless elegance and luxury meet in this one-of-a kind historical residence on prominent Logan Boulevard. Built in 1908 and set on a wide 37-foot lot, The Fenchel House designed by architect Henry Newhouse features spacious rooms flooded with sunlight and stands as a testament to the rich history and craftsmanship of the era in which it was built. Step through the double doors into a large foyer with custom marble floor where you are greeted by a grand staircase to the main living area. The home features beautiful marble and hardwood flooring, mouldings, high ceilings, large windows, stained glass windows, original leaded French doors and decorative and gas fireplaces all adding to its historic charm. The main floor is complete with a grand Living Room, formal Dining Room with adjacent guest bathroom, music room, spacious Family Room and eat-in chef's kitchen with fireplace sitting area and large bay window. From the living room, step out onto the privacy of a sweeping 2nd floor veranda that runs the length of the residence and overlooks serene Logan Blvd. The kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances including a Thermador double oven and Sub-Zero refrigerator, gas range, microwave, two dishwashers, wine fridge, huge island, white cabinetry and stone counters. Off the Kitchen is an expansive pantry with floor to ceiling storage, sink and another dishwasher that leads to the Dining Room through a hidden passage. From the Kitchen, step directly onto the massive custom back deck with a water feature and landscaped planter boxes with drip irrigation, perfect for entertaining and is situated over the three car garage. From this deck, step down to a lower deck that features a thriving vegetable garden. The third floor showcases the original Cerused oak wall unit and fully enclosed front sunroom with marble floor that opens to an area used as a library with floating shelves, leaded French Doors, original mouldings, and formal fireplace. There is an office off the library area with a customed designed Cerused oak built-in wall unit. A media-TV room with microwave and refrigerator, three updated large en-suite bedrooms, laundry, and additional office or playroom space complete the 3rd floor. The first floor features a separate apartment with central HVAC and laundry perfect for an in-law arrangement or additional income. The home is complete with boiler and radiant heat, heat pump on the third floor, space pak air conditioning and 12.5kW of solar panels. Other improvements include newer windows, new EPWM (highly durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane) tear off roof in 2020, recent tuckpointing, Flo by Moen water leak sensing and automatic cutoff, a lead-chemical whole house water filtration system in 2023 and new garage deck in 2020. This home is perfectly situated on Logan Boulevard and is walking distance to all local Logan Square award-winning restaurants, shopping, Sunday Farmer's Market and the Logan Square Blue Line. This unique home is a true masterpiece that combines architectural beauty, meticulous craftsmanship, and a rich sense of history. It offers an opportunity to experience the grandeur and elegance of the turn of the century while providing modern comforts and amenities for contemporary living.
