1021 N Sheridan Road Waukegan, IL 60085

Impeccably renovated and expanded vintage home on tree-lined Sheridan Road in Waukegan's Near North Historic District. The first floor has been expanded and reconfigured, designed by Diana Melichar Architects of Lake Forest. The renovation included the addition of an airy sunroom at the rear of the house featuring Hardy Board exterior siding, stained cement floor, beamed ceiling, gas fireplace and oversized windows and sliding glass door for maximum views of the expansive back yard ... which leads to the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan in the distance. There is also a walking path behind the garage which leads down the bluff towards the lake. An ideal floor plan on the main level features a separate dining room, spacious kitchen and living room, updated powder room, office area, and the sunroom. The remodeled kitchen is filled with natural sunlight through an oversized window, high end appliances, hardwood flooring, ample counter space and storage with built-in pantry in the cabinetry. Windows throughout have been replaced with high quality Marvin windows, stained and etched glass accents in the living room and dining room; glass blocks added in the basement to bring in daylight. A new solid wood front door opens to large foyer with brilliant crystal chandeliers and dramatic wooden staircase. Central A/C; tankless water heater; furnace replaced 2023. This elegant home features high ceilings throughout the first floor, the creation of a first floor laundry room, original hardwood floors refinished on first level, updated bathrooms and scenic views from north and east side of home. There is a seamless blend of Craftsman oak millwork with 19th Century millwork with bullseye casings. The expansive grounds are beautifully landscaped front, sides and rear. The 2-car garage features a unique bonus room with fireplace. There is ample room for parking several cars in long driveway and apron turnaround. The outdoor patio off the sunroom addition provides opportunity for serenity, privacy and recreation in the deep back yard with mature trees. Showings begin Tuesday, 5/26.