About 4941 S Kimbark Avenue
Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this exceptional 3-story brick home on a coveted Kenwood block offers over 4,700 square feet of living space, 5+ bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and a fully finished and thoughtfully designed basement. A spacious, covered front porch welcomes you home, offering multiple seating areas and a ceiling fan for comfortable outdoor enjoyment even on the warmest days. Inside, the inviting entry hall opens seamlessly into the gracious living room, featuring a beautiful gas fireplace and built ins. The elegant separate dining room, with its handsome built-in cabinetry, is perfectly positioned between the living room and kitchen, connecting to the kitchen through an open butler's pantry. The spacious eat in kitchen is outfitted with a 2025 premium appliance package, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking cooktop, Wolf double oven and microwave, and Bosch dishwasher. Just off the kitchen, a large newly refinished deck overlooks the beautiful professionally landscaped yard and leads down to a full-size sport court -- an incredible amenity for recreation and entertaining. A conveniently tucked-away powder room is located beneath the staircase on the main floor. Up the grand staircase, the 2nd floor features a beautifully renovated custom office (with a discreetly integrated full-size washer and dryer), 2 generously sized bedrooms, a cozy family room, and a newly updated full bath. The 3rd floor offers a private primary suite with a newly renovated spa-like bath including radiant heated floors and a large walk in closet. Also on this level are another large bedroom, a fully renovated hall bath, and a versatile 2nd office or 5th bedroom. The fully finished lower level provides an expansive recreation room with endless possibilities-as a family room, play area, craft space, home gym, or whatever best suits your needs. A separate laundry area with sink, large walk-in pantry, second refrigerator and abundant additional storage add to the functionality of this level, which also offers convenient walk-out access to the backyard. Newer mechanicals include heat pump and space pack and 2 water heaters. The flat roof lining was replaced around 2017. This exceptional home combines beautiful original character with thoughtful updates, generous living space, and an impressive array of indoor and outdoor amenities. Truly move-in ready, it offers everything you have been looking for in a beautiful Kenwood home. Easy access to Lake Michigan, downtown transportation, and the University of Chicago campus.
