3 Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 listing details

Find quiet, country living and small town atmosphere with all the convenience of one of Chicago's most desirable suburbs. Nestled on over an acre filled with mature landscaping and shade trees, this 19th century frame farmhouse is typical of those built by the pioneer families who settled Illinoisall the charm of yesteryear combined with modern convenience and location, location, location.Large, sunny enclosed back porch leads into a country kitchen featuring porcelain tile floor walk-in pantry, and a separate breakfast room, plus all the modern amenities. Front porch, perfect for swing, looks out over the yard and fish pond, and opens into a banquet size dining room with huge built in bookcases, a cozy window seat, large closet, and oak flooring. French doors lead to a spacious, comfortable step-down living room dominated by a large brick fireplace and original pine plank flooring, plus six windows affording views in three directions.Curved staircase takes you to a room sized landing, perfect computer or sewing, and three bedrooms all with original pine flooring.Other features include two full baths, one with deep whirlpool tub, and a separate 'room of your own' office on first floor, a three car garage with sunny second floor garret for workshop or studio.All schools (preschool through high school) are within easy walking distance, as are the excellent library, park district recreation center with pool and golf course, bike paths, post office, police and fire stations and city hall. Complete shopping is available five minutes away, as are the bus, and two commuter trains lines. Only a 20-30 minute drive to Chicago's O'Hare Airport or, if you prefer, you can keep your private or corporate plane just ten minutes from your driveway at Chicago Executive Airport.