H&H 1896 - Spacious, Fully Stocked, & Free Parking

Built in 1896, modern restoration, & featured on HermosaChi blog “Homes built before 1900”. The exterior of this private compound includes free driveway parking for up to 6 cars, beautiful backyard garden, pergola, fire pit, basketball court, & children’s swing set. The interior sleeps up to 21 guests, consists of modern aesthetics, moody hues, home theatre, exercise room & also a kids jungle gym. Located just 20 minutes from the heart of downtown Chicago, your private urban retreat awaits! The space ************Historic Hermosa 1896***************** History of the Home: Built just after the railroads had expanded through the area, starting in the 1880s. The first settlers to Hermosa Chicago were mostly Scottish, German and Swedish immigrants, many skilled workers. This home being one of only a few built in Hermosa at that time before the early 1900s, got the "pick of the litter" in terms of plot of land selection and is constructed out of all brick which is a rarity now in Chicago.. With beautiful sunrises coming through the front east facing living room windows, amazing sunsets from the rear west facing pergola deck, and wonderful moon and star gazing opportunities from the backyard fire pit area. One thing that it is clear is that the original owners from 1896 strategically chose this property’s location for not only it’s neighborhood surroundings like proximity to thoroughfares Armitage and North Ave but also for it's celestial beauty. Your Stay: The home is situated on a rare double Chicago lot with more than ample space on either side from adjacent homes. There are no CTA trains within an ear shot or any other significant noise considerations that could potentially impede on your restful and relaxing time with friends and family while on vacation. The perimeter of the backyard area is lined with 8ft+ tall evergreens along with horizontal board on board privacy fencing to allow for the utmost of privacy and making for a balanced indoor and outdoor experience rarely found in the urban Chicago environment. Located only a 5-10 minute drive or Uber ride away from the more action packed and lively Logan Square/ Wicker Park and only 15-20 minutes away from the heart of the city, downtown Chicago. Get the best of both worlds, at Historic Hermosa 1896. A private, historical, and modern Chicago Urban Oasis centrally located to Midway airport , O’Hare airport, and all of the major attractions Chicago has to offer. Outdoor Areas: Bring the inside out with ample outdoor entertainment space for all. Whether "playing a game of H.O.R.S.E" after dinner, enjoying a glass of wine/ cigar by the outdoor fire, or having a jazzy dinner party on the pergola, all of the seats in and out of the house are outstanding! - The driveway gate opening is 10ft wide and can be pulled to 11 ft wide as needed Indoor Areas: This home has a moody home design aesthetic with odes to warmth, cozinesses, and relaxation. Showcasing antique/ vintage wood furniture that coincides with the home’s turn of the century roots, positioned alongside modern accommodations and home design aesthetics. Sleeping Arrangements: The home has 9 traditional beds, the capacity for 3 memory foam floor mattresses (available upon request), 6 bedrooms, and 4 full sized bathrooms. Sleeping up to 21 guests comfortably. Bedroom 1 - Sleeps 3 - King bed and twin bed Bedroom 2 - Sleeps 2 - Full sized bed Bedroom 3 - Sleeps 4 - 2 Full sized beds Bedroom 4 - Sleeps 3 - Queen bed and twin bed Bedroom 5 - Sleeps 3 - Queen bed Bedroom 6 - Sleeps 2 - Full sized bed ******** Neighborhood Fun Facts ********** Hermosa History 1880s-1899 "Hermosa began development after the railroads had expanded through the area, starting in the 1880s. The first settlers were mostly Scottish, German and Swedish immigrants, many skilled workers. One such person was Walt Disney's father, who built a cottage house on Tripp and Palmer in 1893. The first streetcars appeared on Armitage Avenue in 1895, and in 1889, the City of Chicago officially annexed the area. The city-drawn boundaries of the community Hermosa have never changed since this era." 1900-1940 The southern area near Armitage and Fullerton was developed first with workers' cottages, as well as industrial warehouses surrounding the railroad lines. Fullerton Avenue gained streetcar service in 1914, Belmont Avenue in 1917, then Kelvyn Park High School and Kelvyn Park (the Chicago Park District) but it was not until the 1920s that the north end of Hermosa (then marketed as "Belmont Terrace") was developed into residential housing that includes the Chicago Bungalow Belt. In the 1930s, Hermosa’s population grew to near what it is today, around 25,000. 1940-Present Ken-Well Park was further developed by the city. Industrial manufacturing continued into the 1970s until the economy changed and the US was less reliant on skilled labor. The population rose and fell, and in the 1980s, the hispanic/latinx residents became the majority, with many nations and dialects represented. Today the neighborhood is still diverse, the housing looks very much the same as it did 100 years ago and new generations are enjoying Hermosa's park and schools as they have during the past century. - hermosachi .com/ about-hermosa-chicago ********************************************* Welcome to Historic Hermosa 1896. A modern restoration bringing the best from the past back into the present! Thank you Guest access Full property access with remote entry into the gated driveway. Garage will be inaccessible and used for storage. Other things to note 15-20 minutes from downtown Chicago Registration details R24000116830