18397 Van Aken BLVD Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Stately brick French Normandy home with wonderful architectural character, including leaded glass windows, gleaming hardwood flooring and multiple fireplaces. Entrance vestibule with original tiling leads to the front hall with grand staircase and opening to the gracious living room and formal dining room - perfect for gathering family and friends. Dining room features original chandelier and beautiful plaster molding. Updated kitchen with loads of Amish-built cabinetry, stone counters, and large center dining island is great for cooking a feast or enjoying your morning coffee. A wood paneled library with built-in bookshelves is off the dining room and leads an inviting light-filled sunroom overlooking the lush backyard. Powder room is off the back hallway that functions as mudroom and provides access to attached garage. Upstairs is the large, bright primary bedroom with focal point fireplace, bay leaded windows with diamond pattern, walk-in closet and attached updated primary bath with large shower and pretty blue floor-to-ceiling tiling. Three spacious additional bedrooms and a full bath on second. Loads of space on the 3rd floor thanks to the high-pitched roofline, with 2 generous bedrooms, office, full bath with soaking tub, and a cedar closet. Lower level has a large ceramic tiled recreation room with fireplace, spacious laundry and lots of storage. Lovely back yard with mature gardens and paver patio, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing. Well-maintained home with new roof installed fall of 2024. Close to the popular Van Aken District with shops, restaurants, food hall and more. Convenient access to the Rapid for easy ride downtown and to the airport. Shaker Heights point of sale compliant.