Welcome home to this 2 bed, 1 bathroom home in the Southgate neighborhood of Homewood with original hardwood floors, custom red oak baseboards, solid wood trim around all windows and lots of natural light. New HVAC and AprilAire in 2020 with ecobee thermostat, new roof and water heater in 2021, new chimney flue, tuck pointing and chimney cap in 2023, eves and soffits painted in 2023. The entryway brings you into a large living room that is the perfect gathering space with plenty of natural light coming in from the bay window. The L-shaped living room/dining room create a large welcoming space for entertainment or cozy nights watching your favorite streaming series, the dining room is versatile and can be used in many ways. The eat-in kitchen boasts solid oak cabinetry with plenty of cabinet space, a Kenmore Elite stainless dishwasher and Whirlpool Stainless fridge to make life a little easier. Both bedrooms offer large closet space and ample natural light. Sliding glass doors lead you from the dining room to a cedar deck overlooking a fenced in yard and vegetable garden, grow your own vegetables for your own farm to table experience. Off the deck is a concrete recreational space where you can relax in front of a fire on those beautiful starlit nights while roasting marshmallows. Minutes from Homewood Flossmoor schools, walking distance to parks and a tennis court, one mile from downtown Homewood where you will discover great food and shops, there is also a community pool 1.5 miles away. Location, location, location, just minutes from the Metra where you can hop on a train and be in Chicago in 45 minutes, also nearby is 294 and that will get you to the city in 30 minutes. The Izaak Walton preserve is another hidden gem, bring your camera or binoculars and view the vast array of wildlife. There is something for everybody.