1029 Blanchard Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516

1029 Blanchard, designed by Robert Wandry, is a SURPRISING and charming home with so many possibilities and situated on a double lot in Downers Grove!! There are hardwood floors in most rooms and the large, roomy kitchen features a tongue and groove vaulted, and beamed ceiling. This property can live in many ways: in addition to the living room, first floor den and 2 additional first floor bedrooms with a bath, it offers a family room, game room and additional bath. The family room features a grand vaulted ceiling with beams and a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to the enclosed porch, which overlooks a private wooded area. The back part of the house features a separate entrance with a game room ( also featuring a vaulted and beamed ceiling ) and a large laundry room. The second level also has a separate entrance which was used by prior owners as an in-law suite. It offers a small kitchenette, bath, living room and bedroom. This would make a spectacular 2nd floor primary suite with great closet space and coffee bar!! Gutters replaced ( 2006), ArborView enclosed porch adds a 3-season room flavor ( 2007 ) , all baths were remodeled, and 2 have heated floors! ( 2008 ), most windows and roof replaced ( 2008 ), game room furnace replaced ( 2010 ), new generator and driveway ( 2011 ), main house furnace replaced ( 2016 ), kitchen floor refinished & new kitchen Cambria countertop added ( 2018 ); and main home & game room AC units replaced ( 2020 ). This is a MUST SEE house. Great layout for "related living"! Conveyed "as-is".