166 Akenside Road

Full with charm and character is this beautifully updated all-brick Tudor featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, set on a spacious lot in desirable Riverside steps away from Central Elementary. Offering 3,000 sq ft of finished living space, this home blends classic updates throughout. Upon entering your attention goes to the detailed woodwork, a custom fireplace with built-in bookcases, newly refinished hardwood floors (2026) and cove moldings that carry throughout the home. The main level of this home has two bedrooms, a full updated bath, a formal dining room with chandelier an eat-in kitchen with Cambria quartz countertops, a large island w/ bar seating and built-in Thermador stove-top with down draft ventilation, Frigidaire double-ovens and all stainless-steel appliances. Slate tile flooring line the kitchen w/ a smaller additional dining area that's hardwood floors and leads you out to your rear deck for grilling and entertaining. Upstairs offers two generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bathroom with granite-top vanity. A complete gut job in the basement to the studs was completed in 2020 with over-head sewers added to fully finish the lower level spanning the entire length of the home with 7+ ft ceilings, plus a sump-pit and back up battery for additional ease. The basement is the perfect space for entertaining, with a custom bar, media setup, pool table, full bath, and dual laundry area featuring two washing machines and two dryers plus a new carpeted section for relaxation or office space. Mechanical updates include dual-zoned HVAC, spray foam insulation, and new electrical (2017). The backyard is fully fenced (2022) ideal for entertaining with professional landscaping, above-ground pool, and 2.5-car garage. Located just 11 miles from Chicago and close to parks, schools, and everything Riverside has to offer. A great mix of charm, space, and updates-move-in ready and easy to enjoy. Come see and tour Riverside's newest gem that won't last!