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Victorian Home - Great Historic Neighborhood

This wonderful Victorian home is located in Joliet, Illinois only 45 miles from Chicago. Only 1 mile to Metra train station and downtown Joliet. Joliet is home to the historic Rialto Square Theatre which provides year round entertainment. Joliet's own minor league baseball team, The Joliet Jackhammers, play in the recently constructed Silver Cross Field. Wonderful park district with 3 golf courses and new multi-million dollar renovation provides activities for the whole family. Please check out www.visitjoliet.com for information this fast-growing, up and coming suburb of Chicago. Also, join the Cathedral Area Preservation Association (CAPA) to stay involved with this area. The annual housewalk draws visitors to the neighborhood who can tour homes that are open to the public for the day and ride the trolley for the tour. Neighborhood garage sales, workshops and the annual membership dinner keep the neighborhood thriving. More information at www.capajoliet.net.

This home is 4-5 Bedrooms with 1 & 1/2 Baths. The foyer has a gorgeous staircase and hardwood floors to welcome you. Three original tile fireplaces grace the parlor, living room and master bedroom. Walk-up attic for storage or possible additional living space if finished and full basement for storage are great bonus features. Enjoy the wrap-around front porch, 2 level deck in backyard and nice yard on corner lot. Three car garage built in 1996 with 2nd floor storage.