If you lived at 613 S. Bodin in Hinsdale where the train station is just four blocks away, you'd become one too.

It really does not get any more convenient than this.

When the owners of this house bought it, they did not realize how extremely convenient it was until weeks after they moved in.

For starters, it’s just two blocks to Madison School and (contiguous) Robbins Park (one of the largest parks in Hinsdale). In addition to just being close, the short walk is along a route which has sidewalks. Translation: the kids no longer need to be driven or walked to school.

Dietz Park is a block south.

The Metra commuter train depot is located about four blocks to the northwest.

Hinsdale Middle School is just six blocks to the east (in downtown Hinsdale).

Just click on the map of Hinsdale IL link below to see for yourself.

The house is in nothing short of flawless condition. If you’re like me and you read another real estate ad which talks about a home’s condition being "better than new", you’ll want to scream. However, this one really is better than new. Although it’s just six years old chronologically, it’s effective age is about one year. That’s good news compared to buying a new home. The landscaping has begun to mature. Window treatments have been paid for by someone else. Any items that needed to be worked out, have been worked out.

If you have never seen American cherrywood floors, you are certainly in for a treat. This is a hardwood that is so beautiful, it is normally reserved for furniture. Instead, 613 Bodin has floors and stairs made of this fine wood. It evokes a feeling of warmth and tradition that is simply unmatched.

Another unique characteristic is the presence of a first floor den or library. This is not a common inclusion in this price range. Of course, the one found here is completely cherrywood. It’s handsome look is reminiscent of something you’d expect to see in a home designed by Ralph Lauren. Take a look at the virtual tour link. You will definitely see what I mean.

Read on for more details….

Main Level

Foyer ~
 Two-story ceiling height
 Arched, distressed, Alder wood entry door with iron detailing
 American cherry wood furniture-grade flooring
 Hand-built American cherry wood stair case with runner

Living Room (14 x 12) ~
 American cherry wood furniture-grade flooring
 Vaulted ceiling
 Two-story bank of windows providing ample natural light
 Plantation shutters
 Cut limestone fireplace

Dining Room (14 x 12) ~
 American cherry wood furniture-grade flooring
 Chair rail with picture frame wainscoting below
 Cove molding
 Triple bank of windows with sunny southern exposure
 Plantation shutters

Kitchen (13 x 12) ~
 10-foot ceiling height
 American cherry wood furniture-grade flooring
 Painted and glazed, raised panel cabinets with furniture toe
 Natural granite counter tops
 7-foot island with breakfast bar
 Crown molding
 Tall base molding
 Appliance package including Viking oven/range with 4 burners and griddle; G.E. Profile refrigerator with through-the-door water and ice; Bosch dishwasher; Kitchen Aid microwave
 Food pantry
 Ample recessed can lighting
 Bright southern exposure

Breakfast Room (10 x 9) ~
 10-foot ceiling height
 American cherry wood furniture-grade flooring
 Direct access to back yard/covered paver brick patio
 Naturally bright eastern and southern exposures

Family Room (22 x 14) ~
 10-foot ceiling height
 American cherry wood furniture-grade flooring
 Hand-built stone fireplace
 Crown molding
 Tall base molding
 Bank of four windows

Den/Office (11 x 11) ~
 10-foot ceiling height
 American cherry wood furniture-grade flooring
 Six-foot custom cherry wood wainscoting detail (it’s a wow!)
 Cove molding
 French door entry
 French door access to back yard
 Plantation shutters

Laundry Room/Mud Room (12 x 6) ~
 Durable porcelain tile flooring
 Wood upper and lower cabinets
 Laundry sink
 Wood bench system with coat hooks

 
Powder Room ~
 American cherry wood furniture-grade flooring
 Pedestal sink
 Sconce lighting
 Bead board wainscoting
 Kohler plumbing fixtures

Second Level

Master Bedroom (18 x 14) ~
 Step-up design provides distinction from the balance of the floor
 Neutral plush carpeting
 Vaulted ceiling
 Ceiling fan
 Triple bank of windows with transoms
 Walk-in closet with organization system

Master Bathroom ~
 Tumbled, natural stone tile floor, tub and shower surround
 Whirlpool tub
 Stand-up shower
 Private commode room
 His and her vanities
 Make-up station
 Granite counter tops
 Wood wrapped mirrors
 Sconce lighting
 Kohler plumbing fixtures

Bedroom 2/southwest (12 x 12) ~
 Neutral plush carpeting
 Reach-in closet with organization system
 Ceiling fan
 Decorative paint

Bedroom 3/northwest (21 x 16) ~
 Neutral plush carpeting
 Two reach-in closets with organization systems
 Ceiling fan

Hall Bathroom ~
 Porcelain tile floor and tub surround with decorative listel
 Private water closet
 Maple wood vanity
 Wood wrapped mirror
 Granite counter top

Third Level

Bedroom 4 (16 x 10) ~
 Neutral plush carpeting
 Reach-in closet
 Ceiling fan
 Window seat
 Private bathroom

Full Bathroom 3 ~
 Porcelain tile floor and shower surround
 Maple wood vanity
 Granite counter top
 Wood wrapped mirror
 Stand-up shower
 Kohler plumbing fixtures

 
Lower Level

Recreation Room (32 x 24) ~
 Neutral plush carpeting
 Hand-built stone fireplace
 Ample recessed can lighting
 Built-in entertainment center

Full Bathroom 4 ~
 Porcelain tile floor and shower surround
 Furniture-grade vanity
 Stand-up shower
 Kohler plumbing fixtures

Bedroom 5 (13 x 11) ~
 Neutral plush carpeting
 Ample recessed can lighting
 Reach-in closet
 Window well

Exercise Room (10 x 9) ~
 Carpeting

Miscellaneous

Mechanicals ~
 Two 90%-plus high efficiency furnaces
 Central air conditioning
 Two 40-gallon water heaters with re-circulating line
 200-amp electrical service
 Sump pump with battery back-up

 
Interior Features ~
 Extra 12 x 7 storage room in basement
 Hurd brand windows
 Central vacuum system

Exterior Features ~
 Two-car attached garage with custom cedar doors with transom windows
 Stone and cedar exterior
 High-design roofing shingles (unlike any you’ve seen, right?)
 Copper gutters
 Paver brick patio in back yard
 Two natural gas hook-up outlets for barbeque grill
 Covered front porch
 Antique brick paver driveway and walkway
 Professional landscaping
 In-ground sprinkler system

Schools ~
All school scores can be viewed online at www.BryanBomba.com
 Madison Grade School, District 181
 Hinsdale Middle School, District 181
 Hinsdale Central High School, District 86

Village of Hinsdale Website ~
 http://www.villageofhinsdale.org
 

Thank you for taking the time to consider this home.  The owners would like to thank you as well.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  It would be my pleasure to assist you!

Bryan Bomba
RE/MAX Elite 
630.706.7223
Bryan@BryanBomba.com

ALL ROOM, AS WELL AS LOT, MEASUREMENTS, ARE APPROXIMATE. ALL INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE LISTING AGENT AND IS PRESENTED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING A BUYER IN MAKING A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTY. IN ARRIVING AT A DECISION TO BUY, THE BUYER IS CAUTIONED TO VERIFY TO HIS OR HER SATISFACTION ANY INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN THAT WILL HAVE INFLUENCE UPON THEIR DECISION. NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED BY RE/MAX ELITE OR THE DESIGNATED AGENT FOR INACCURACIES, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS PRESENTATION 04/08/08.

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