Vintage elegance meets modern comfort in this lovingly preserved and updated one-of-a-kind turn-of-the-century urban cottage. This home features 3 bedrooms (all on the 2nd floor) with shockingly large closets and two full bathrooms (1 on the main level, 1 on the 2nd floor with tub), a bright welcoming entry foyer, separate living and dining areas, a spacious modern kitchen, original wood flooring through-out, and a pretty central staircase with charming 2nd floor landing. Additional highlights include a full unfinished basement, a gorgeous private fenced back yard with carefully curated professionally designed perennial garden and paver patio, central AC, gas/ forced air heat, absolutely stupendous storage, brand new roof (2024), flood control system, *AND* big abundant windows to bring in the breeze and wonderful natural light. Located on a tree-lined street with easy parking, this Avondale home is a 5-minute walk to the Addison blue line stop with very easy access to the highway - an enchanting oasis in the midst of convenient city neighborhood living.