822 Lincoln St

This is a beautifully updated center entrance brick colonial on a lovely northeast Evanston street offering so much space and charm! There are hardwood floors throughout the home. The rooms are full of light, freshly painted, and graced with cove moldings. Enter from the wide porch to a gracious foyer and staircase. The grand living room has leaded glass windows, French doors and a pretty arched brick fireplace. The large separate formal dining room also has French doors and leads to a comfortable family room overlooking the lovely yard. There is a newer high end kitchen (2008) with white maple cabinets and gorgeous granite countertops. The adjacent breakfast area overlooks the garden and has sliding doors to the deck and patio. The ceramic tile floor has radiant heating. Appliances include Kitchen Aid counter-depth refrigerator/freezer, Fischer and Paykel double drawer dishwasher, double oven and ceramic cooktop. The second floor has four good-sized bedrooms including the master bedroom and newly renovated master bath (2011) with distinctive Italian porcelain tiles, as well as a Jack and Jill bath between two bedrooms. Plus there is a renovated and spacious third floor suite, including a large, light-filled bedroom, a separate sitting room/office and a full updated bath. All four bathrooms are newer with granite or marble vanities and lovely tile floors. The basement has a huge recreation room, combined second kitchen area and laundry room, and a separate office/bedroom. The lush back yard is great for entertaining, with a newer cedar deck and brick patio, expansive gardens, and mature trees. A 2 1/2 car garage completes the package.The house is in wonderful condition with zoned Space Pac, upgraded electric (200 Amp), and newer 50 gallon water heater. This home is located in sought-after northeast Evanston on a pretty tree-lined street just three blocks to the lake, Northwestern University, Evanston Hospital, the El, beaches, and parks. Orrington Elementary School, Metra, and vibrant downtown Evanston shops and restaurants are also very close by. What a great location for this wonderful home!