Home Details for 1914 N Ridge Avenue

Carefully refined over the years, this former model home offers a rare mix of warmth, scale, and standout design, blending timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful updates and custom details throughout! The two-story foyer makes for an unforgettable first impression with rich hardwood flooring, a dramatic dual staircase, and sunlight pouring in from every angle. Formal living and dining spaces include crown molding and beadboard detail, offering warmth and character. A versatile main-level office-with adjacent updated full bath and closet-creates an easy opportunity for a true guest suite or multi-generational setup. At the heart of the home, the soaring great room offers a welcoming focal point with arched windows and a floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace that anchors the entire space. The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring rich cherry cabinetry, Corian countertops, white subway tile backsplash, an oversized island, spacious eat-in area, and a professional-grade appliance package complete with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, three ovens, and a warming drawer. A custom built-in mudroom area is located off the first-floor laundry room and attached garage with epoxy flooring, built-ins, and attic storage. Then there's the backyard--the outdoor living space was designed to definitely designed to entertain! The newer composite deck with canopy overlooks a lower brick paver patio complete with gas grill hookup, bistro lighting, privacy fencing, lush landscaping, and mature perennial gardens-all tucked away on a quiet dead-end street! Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a true retreat, elevated and thoughtfully designed. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, plantation shutters, built-in nooks, custom walk-in closet, and a beautifully remodeled bath complete the suite. Secondary bedrooms are generously sized, and a pull-down ladder in the hallway leads to a massive finished cedar closet, adding an abundance of extra storage and easy access! The lower level is another one of the home's standout features, offering both an entertainment space and a relaxed retreat! Designed for hosting, it includes a full bar with dual TVs, a billiards area, a media lounge with surround sound, gas fireplace, a private flex/playroom, ideal for homeschooling or hobbies, abundant storage, and a dedicated spa space with a newer steam shower! (Pool table and sectional couch included) Major updates provide peace of mind for years to come, including: new siding, HVAC system, 70-gallon water heater, professionally painted throughout in 2025, plus roof replacement and Generac whole-house generator in 2018. Perfectly positioned near downtown Arlington Lakes, Nickol Knoll, Frontier Park, and vibrant downtown Arlington Heights, this incredible location offers easy access to nature, community, and convenience! Meticulously maintained and truly cherished, this amazing home is ready for its next chapter.

• House Interior

  • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Dry Bar
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Open Floorplan
  • Granite Counters

• Parking

  • Asphalt
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Attached
  • Garage

• Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Finished
  • Storage Space
  • Full

• Heating Information

  • Natural Gas
  • Forced Air

• Fire Place

  • Family Room
  • Gas Starter

• Cooling Information

  • Central Air

• Garage

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