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Listing of the week

Old-fashioned character abounds in this lovely "Old Town Carpentersville" Cape Cod-style home, built in 1913.

Just over a century ago, its builder had his pick of locations in that fledgling town, so you can be sure this is a prime lot. The home, overlooking the Fox River, is set on a half-acre corner lot with a fenced yard and lush gardens.

The vintage home has been updated with skylights, heated floors, whirlpool tub and double shower, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, garden windows, vinyl siding and an enclosed back porch.

The main floor features a living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, full bath and two bedrooms/dens. Upstairs there are three more bedrooms and another full bath. The basement is unfinished and there is a three-car detached garage.

Listing agent Dee Toberman of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Starck Real Estate offers more details:

What is this home's hidden gem?

"This home's hidden gem is the fact that it allows its owner to wind down at the end of the day on the screened-in porch and enjoy the beautiful yard and peacefulness that comes with this location."

What would your perfect buyer look like?

"The perfect buyers are those looking for a warm, inviting home in which to create future memories. First-time homebuyers or growing families, as well as couples relocating and looking for a neighborhood with historical charm, would all be ideal."

What is the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood?

"You are adjacent to the Fox River, woods and biking trails and are just a few blocks from Carpenter Park."

Which television show can you picture taking place in this home?

"I can picture 'The Middle' taking place here because this is a house where real life can happen."

What is one adjective you would use to describe this home?

"Inviting. You know that you are 'Home' when you pull into the driveway.'

Name some trees, shrubs or plants featured in the yard.

"An apple tree, cinnamon paperbark maple, autumn flame maple and lots of lilac bushes."

The screened-in back porch is a perfect spot to enjoy the yard.
The Cape Cod-style home has a number of modern upgrades.

On the market

<span class="fact box text bold">Address:</span> 218 Cottage Ave., Carpentersville

<span class="fact box text bold">Open house:</span> noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

<span class="fact box text bold">Listing price:</span> $199,900

<span class="fact box text bold">Square footage:</span> 2,200

<span class="fact box text bold">Bedrooms/baths:</span> 5 bedrooms/2 baths

<span class="fact box text bold">Year built:</span> 1913

<span class="fact box text bold">Listing agent:</span> Dee Toberman, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Starck Real Estate

<span class="fact box text bold">Call:</span> (847) 322-7929

<span class="fact box text bold">Web:</span> www.deetoberman.com

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