Welcome to 2440 Francis Street in the family friendly Arnhem Place neighborhood close to Arcola and St. Augustine Elementary Schools, bus routes, convenience stores and more. This 1953 built, 1292 square foot, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom, raised bungalow sits on a generous 50’ x 125’ rectangular lot backing a lane. The front yard has a lawn, an expansive deck and a long single concrete drive for parking. The fully fenced backyard features another spacious deck, a patio for outdoor entertaining, a lush lawn, garden boxes, included shed and access to the 22 x 32 double, detached, heated and insulated garage. You enter this home into the welcoming foyer with a double closet, hooks for hanging outdoor clothes and space for a bench. The living room is bright with multiple windows, access to the front deck and beautiful hardwood floors that flow through most of the main floor adding warmth and character. The open concept flows into the dining area for meals with family and friends. The kitchen has an island with bar seating, tile backsplash, a pantry, plenty of counter and cupboard space and the matching Maytag fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave hood fan are all included. Next is the main 4 piece bathroom with a jet tub and the dedicated laundry room with extra storage. The washer and dryer are included. The stylish primary bedroom has a bay window, electric fireplace and built in cabinetry for all your clothes and shoes! Finishing off the main floor are two more bedrooms. Downstairs in the fully finished, partial basement begins with a games room and another living space with pot lights and modern laminate flooring. The versatile den makes a great home gym, office space or whatever suits your lifestyle best! A handy 3 piece bathroom completes the lower level. This home also features upgraded triple pane windows, an owned high efficiency furnace, owned alarm system, a central vac system and central air conditioning.