Fairy tale English cottage on the market for the first time ever! Built in 1933 of the highest quality finishes & materials, this spacious home has had only two owners from the same family who have meticulously maintained original features. Intricate ornamental plaster features delight the eye throughout. Palm plaster ceilings & walls capture generous sunlight supplied via the many windows. Exceptionally well-preserved & maintained hardwood floors can be found throughout most of the home. The massive living room features a large stone fireplace & custom built-ins. The separate dining room has ample space for a larger dining set with a built in China cabinet & more ornamental features. The kitchen has a stainless steel countertop, eating area & convenient island. The huge basement area features a family/recreation room with stone fireplace, laundry area, & multiple storage areas. Three upstairs bedrooms on the second floor all have hardwood floors & ample closet space. Primary & second bedrooms share a walk-in closet that is over 20 feet in length! Above the detached, 2-car garage with workshop, is a separate loft space with full bath, kitchen, 4th bedroom & living room that is ready for your home office/guest house/in-law suite visions! The oversized lot, with mature trees & patios in front & back, is perfect for play, gardening, relaxing, or entertaining. Conveniently located on North Riverside's southernmost street, this hidden neighborhood is the area's best kept secret within Riverside school district (Central and Ames Elementary Schools, LJ Hauser Junior High, Riverside Brookfield HS) with lower North Riverside taxes. Only 12 miles from Chicago's Loop with easy access to shopping, schools, parks, forest preserves, hospitals, Metra train stations & highways.