Bring in the new year in this charming cottage home located in the north end of Elgin, and nestled in a quiet neighborhood. The enclosed front porch is peaceful and a great spot to have morning coffee or read a book! Original hardwood floors are throughout the first floor along with a cozy living room area featuring a beautiful log fireplace. The recently updated kitchen (2023) including quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash a new deep sink with on trend fixtures. In addition, the first floor has two large bedrooms and a full bath. A bright mudroom is located off the kitchen and freshened up in 2023 with wainscoating accent on the walls. The upstairs has lots of light from the windows, a 20x20 gigantic room with 2 large closets and a full bath that is designated to be a primary suite or could be used differently for an office or an additional family room. The large unfinished basement is used for laundry and storage. The backyard is large with perennial landscaping and will be easy to take care of! There is plenty of room to add a garage, there is a shed in the yard for storage. Additional Info: (2004) several windows replaced (2007) New Roof (2022) radon mitigation system and reverse osmosis water system installed (2022) Bosch dishwasher installed (2024) hot water heater installed.