DeKalb, IL 60115 1113 Gifford Street

Did you say, "Mid-Century Ranch featuring a sunken Living Room with a vaulted ceiling and a gorgeous Stone Fireplace??" YES, PLEASE! It may just be Love at first Sight if you're looking for a place with style, character, and the space and floor plan that makes for a comfortable and functional home, yet needs some updating and personal touches to bring it up to it's full potential. So much to love here already, but room to transform it into the "Mid-Century MOD" home of 2025! Generous room sizes include an eat-in kitchen with peninsula, wood cabinets, ceramic tile and a formal dining room with beautiful hardwood floor. Step down into the inviting living room, complete with beamed vaulted ceiling and a stone fireplace that extends the entire wall and up to the ceiling which acts as a centerpiece and anchor to the character of this home. An extra value-add is the hardwood floor under the carpet! Slider door to patio and back yard provide natural light and easy access to outdoor entertaining space. Down the hall is a guest bath, 2 bedrooms with large closets and Primary Bedroom (also with hardwood under the carpet) and attached, walk-thru half bath. There's room to expand and add a tub/shower too! All bedrooms have "retro" wallpaper that will delight the Mid-Century-style enthusiast. There's room to roam in the full, finished basement with family/rec room, library nook with bookshelves, office, laundry room with walk-in closet and utility/storage room with cedar closet. There's even a dial up wall phone! Beautiful curb appeal, corner lot, and lovely yard with swing that stays. Whether you're captured by the way it is right now or dream to transform it into today's modern design, this solid and stylish home will be sure to impress. Attached 2-car garage with service door to the yard, convenient location near shopping, golf, parks, schools and easy I-88 access. Striking curb appeal outside, and even more to appreciate inside, make this an all-around Forever Home!