1004 N Derbyshire Avenue,
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

CLASSIC CARRIAGE WALK COMFORT Fantastic curb appeal on a quiet street, stunning Illinois Master Gardener landscaping, mature trees and a very private back yard, spacious rooms everywhere including a nearly 600-square foot MBR suite and a massive finished rec area, incredible, entertainment-friendly flow integrating all the main floor rooms and even the extra-large, two-entry patio, a wonderful neighborhood with award-winning schools -- and this almost 3000-square foot Colonial gem is in prestigious Carriage Walk, a neighborhood of substantial Red Seal-built homes in Central Arlington Heights just minutes away from Downtown Arlington, Rec Park and Frontier Days, Metra and the acclaimed library. . . . The airy foyer with elegant ceramic tile welcomes you into this home designed with a feeling of spaciousness that's hard to find. Beautiful solid hardwood flooring covers the entire rest of the main floor. The classic dining room, huge living room and family room offer custom built-in cabinet and book or display shelves, a picturesque bay window, and a charming brick hearth and fireplace. The bright, roomy and cheerful eat-in kitchen, with granite counters, stainless appliances and quality Wood-Mode cabinets, overlooks a backyard with afternoon shade and the large, brick-paver patio with sitting wall -- and with mature foliage and the quiet side of highly ranked St Viator High School next door, a high level of privacy. . . . Upstairs, the huge main bedroom and its expansive MBR suite offer more classy, custom built-in cabinets and shelving anchoring a window seat, and a huge bath area designed for comfort and convenience with separated dual vanities, dual walk-in closets, mirrors galore, and a separate room for tub and upgraded shower and toilet. . . . The expansive downstairs rec area provides another 750 sq ft of living and playing space, and a THIRD FULL BATH that lets you offer family and special visitors an instant, "en suite," very private fifth bedroom. Generous additional closet storage includes a 9-foot walk-in cedar closet. . . . This house has recent HVAC (2 yrs), roof (7) and gutters (3). The cherry on top is LOCATION -- a quiet street close to Downtown but far from steady traffic, with a neighborhood park half a block away. Award winning Olive-Mary Stitt, South Middle and Prospect High offer a schools trifecta. This friendly, comfortable home, with its many hard-to-find benefits, is a gem among gems.