Located in the highly desirable Hillcrest Estate community, this Oak Park charmer is perfectly situated in the heart of the city. This home has the perfect combination of suburban living with the convenience of being walking distance to multiple restaurants, Starbucks, shops, and more. This bright and cheerful home makes great use of its floorplan, with open entertaining spaces, vaulted ceilings, and great natural sunlight. This well-maintained 3 bed/2.5 home has desirable upgrades throughout including exotic walnut hardwood floors downstairs, a new roof, and a built in alarm system. The updated cook's kitchen has granite countertops, professional stainless steel Thermador appliances, and travertine flooring, opening to the adjacent breakfast nook, family room, and backyard. The family room enjoys the beautiful backyard landscaping as well as a marble and travertine fireplace and an open layout to the kitchen for easy entertaining. The private backyard features a large built-in barbeque area with a separate outdoor refrigerator, charming mature vines that cover the walls in green, and a lovely corner fountain that creates a vacation feel right at home. The well-sized primary bedroom has vaulted ceilings, a double-sided fireplace, a large primary bathroom with dual sinks, walk-in closet, and a large tub and separate shower. Upstairs, there are two additional well-sized and bright bedrooms as well as a adjacent full bathroom with a bathtub/shower combo. Details like the stone walkway to the home and patio, the gorgeous mature landscaping, and the recessed lighting, all contribute to the warm ambiance of this home. With highly rated schools and hiking, biking, and parks nearby- this home has the perfect combination of comfort, location, and convenience.