1121 S Downing Street

Welcome to this stunning 3 bed/2-bath Washington Park residence, perched on a 5,990 sq ft Washington Park-facing lot with sun-filled living spaces. The main level offers fresh paint, numerous new windows, refinished blonde oak floors, and cherry-stained pine trim. A sunlit living room with a wood-burning fireplace opens to an inviting home office facing the park. The spacious dining room easily seats 12 and features original 15" coved ceilings with an elegant chandelier as a focal point, adjacent to a full bath finished in marble tile. Two main-level bedrooms flank the bath, each with ample closet space and chandeliers. The kitchen showcases cherry-built-in cabinets, black granite counters, a dine-in area, a cozy built-in workstation, and premium appliances (Thermador oven and gas cooktop, KitchenAid refrigerator), plus an island workstation with a sink and dishwasher. The basement adds abundant storage with floor-to-ceiling cherry cabinets, a 3/4 bath with an oversized seated shower, a non-conforming bedroom, and a large laundry room with sink and extra storage. A spacious family room with a second fireplace, built-in library shelves, storage nooks, and newer carpet provides flexible space. Exterior highlights include a large backyard, a 2-car garage with a built-in garden shed, sprinkler system, and room for garden beds. This home has so much storage space in the basement, closets and storage rooms! Prime location across from Grasmere Lake in Wash Park--four blocks to Whole Foods and light rail, five blocks to Old South Pearl, and less than two miles to dining and shopping on South Broadway. There is ample guest parking on both sides of downing in front of the home. Schedule your showing today.