Don't want to choose between charm, natural light, and updated finishes? This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath combines historic character with thoughtful updates in an unbeatable location, just steps from Northwestern and downtown Evanston. Natural light fills the home through windows facing every direction. The front of the home offers a south-facing living room with a fireplace surrounded by beautiful custom built-in bookcases. A Juliet balcony and adjoining sunroom provide the ideal spot for a home office or reading nook. This home has multiple living spaces for family living and entertaining and also a great separation of spaces when privacy or noise separation is preferred. The updated open kitchen features timeless cabinetry, chic subway tile, a massive sink, and granite counters, flowing into a flexible space for a big dining space or the current extra den. Another sunny rear sunroom currently used as an office can easily convert into another guest space overlooking the shared backyard. Record amount of storage between huge bedroom closets, linen closets, two big coat closets, an extra storage room in the basement charming AND built in shelving in the living spaces, hallways, and bathroom. Enjoy proximity to Northwestern, the CTA Purple Line, Clark Street Beach, Lake Michigan, and all of downtown Evanston's dining and shopping. Monthly assessment includes property taxes!