This picture-perfect Harding Woods English Cottage home exudes charm and character even before you enter the front door! It features leaded glass windows, oak hardwood floors, substantial base and crown moldings, natural woodwork, arched entries, French doors and original glass doorknobs. The gracious foyer boasts the original oak front entry door with bowed leaded-glass window and an open staircase to the second floor. The expansive living room is filled with natural light and features a wood-burning fireplace, original built-in bookshelf, exposed ceiling beam and double French doors leading to the private backyard patio. The formal dining room features a bay window with panoramic views of the large backyard. The eat-in kitchen offers more leaded glass, maple cabinets, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and a floating center island. The first floor also offers an office with built-in desk, a bedroom and full bath with walk-in shower. Upstairs you'll find a great primary bedroom with walk-in closet, private sitting area and unique interior balcony overlooking the staircase. The second bedroom features a walk-in closet and French door access to a private balcony overlooking the backyard. The renovated hall bath features beautiful Carrara marble, a whirlpool tub and separate walk-in shower. The living space continues in the finished basement with a high gloss epoxy floor throughout the family room, exercise room/potential 4th bedroom or office and large laundry room - which has plenty of storage and exterior access. The basement also features a 3rd full bathroom with walk-in shower, contemporary floating vanity and modern tile. Outside you'll find a concrete driveway, 2 car detached garage, private brick patio and mature shrubs and trees. All this along with nearby downtown La Grange's shops, restaurants and commuter train, highly ranked area schools, wonderful parks and easy access to both airports and several expressways!