Historically significant renovation of a 4 BR/3.1 bath landmark 1879 Italianate "Cottage". Wonderfully blended modern design with original details combine to form an ideal Evanston home. New front porch, inviting foyer w/elegant curved staircase, 10 ft high ceilings, LR w/floor to ceiling eastern windows & gas fireplace w/rebuilt original cast iron insert, marble mantle & surround. FR w/ bay window is adjacent to the open dining & kitchen area featuring ebony base cabinets, white upper cabinets, Arctic White quartz counters, Spanish glazed subway tiles, custom open shelving, designer lighting, & Canadel island. First floor 4th BR/office, too. Pella doors lead to new deck w/access to landscaped fenced back yard & new 2 car garage. 2nd floor features refinished 5" pine floors, laundry, lovely master suite w/custom designed bath, 2nd BR w/sitting rm, 3rd BR & hall bath. Finished basement w/full bath, office space & rec room. Fantastic location just blocks from town, both trains & lake!