1143 Maple Ave

FOR MORE DETAILS and interior pictures please visit www.1143Maple.com. Why 1143 Maple Avenue? It's A "Once in a Lifetime" Opportunity! When you think of Downers Grove you think of charming Maple Avenue (established in 1838) canopied with its gorgeous mature trees. 1143 brings to mind the unique vintage landmark at the top of the hill that has captivated the attention of area residents for so many years. Stepping back in time we reminisce by recalling summer walks to 'Ma's and Pa's' penny candy store and the days when movie nights at Fishel Park were a major reward! $1.00 matinees at the 'Tivoli Movie Theatre' turned everyone we knew into a popcorn eater! The 10¢ soda phosphates at 'Main Pharmacy's' fountain counter was right around the corner and made our mouths water! 'People Eater's' hot pretzels and soft serve ice crème was something we'd make part of our Saturday's routine. Of course we could never forget to stop at 'Busy Bee Bakery' for all of our fresh baked pastries.At the start of each school year we'd head to 'Giesche Shoes' where we'd beg borrow and plead with our parents who would never allow our first right of refusal. Fay jewelers handled all the marriage proposals and the DG Reporter' printed the engagements to announce our new 'knight in shining armors'! Only our Mother's would shop at 'Muriel Mundy's' and 'Herbert's' was the key you see, in suiting up our young men for all the big high school festivities! Then off to 'Heritage House Florist' we'd go for the corsages and boutonnieres, in turn we'd give these to our dates during that special time of year. 'DG National Bank opened their share of accounts and 'Mochel's' was known for their nail & screw discounts.The 'Sears Catalog' place? It was right in the heart of downtown Downers looking back! Remember the last station that filled your gas tank? Why it was 'Clark's' just north of the tracks! And how about Dutch Boy Paint and art supplies? 'Carlson Paints' in the blink of an eye was certainly the place to let our imaginations fly! Turning in empty soda bottles for the 5¢ and 10¢ deposits helped contribute immensely to our weekend spending. Grove Premium' was a recipient of those nickels and dimes - they had the best selections of match box cars & Barbie dolls of all time. Now bring yourself back to those crisp fall days with burning leaves and downtown window painting! Getting snowed in, missing school, ice skating at Prince Pond was the majority rule! It's the memories that bring you back to what life use to be; the 'good ol' days'. Living life today creates tomorrow's memories! Those who are attracted to Downers Grove are attracted to its historical lineage, nostalgic memories and the authentic charisma this community possesses. Take part in tomorrow's memories. Conceptualize then Realize Your Dream Home: Now add into the mix 1143 Maple Avenue and you are truly sitting on a 'Once in a Lifetime' opportunity! This private wooded 1.32 Acre Lot (57,804 sq ft) is located 2 easy blocks from the heart of Downtown; only 4 blocks from the train. There is nothing like it in all of Downers Grove or any surrounding town for that matter; from Hinsdale to Naperville, from Burr Ridge to Oakbrook. The urgency is now! Perhaps you have been waiting to find the "PERFECT" lot; a lot that will define and profoundly set apart your dream home from all the others. When only extraordinary will do 1143 Maple Avenue is your answer; it is a 'one of a kind' find.Historic Preservation Vintage Style: In Downers Grove the Historical District is designated as honorary but there are no restrictions and no land use regulations. Have you always wanted to authentically renovate a vintage style home while preserving its historic character? Imagine living in the admired 'home on the hill'. This intriguing vintage 2-story design was originally built in 1910; unique characteristics contained within speak story like relevance to its passage in time. This stately home (3,787 square feet), its oversized