Step into the spotlight and fall head over heels for this jaw-dropping end-unit townhome that lives large like a single-family dream - complete with a full basement and a rare, oversized private yard that you own outright. Garden oasis? Fire pit lounge? Play paradise? The canvas is yours. From the second you walk in, it's all sunshine and "wow." Natural light pours through every window, illuminating a wide-open floor plan made for both cozy nights in and unforgettable get-togethers. Stunning 7" engineered hardwood floors, elevated designer touches, and over $20,000 in premium builder upgrades make this home anything but ordinary. The main level is pure magic - an expansive great room flows effortlessly into a chef-worthy kitchen that's equal parts classic and current. Think crisp white custom cabinetry, gleaming quartz countertops, a statement-making center island, soft-close drawers, upgraded hardware, and a full stainless steel appliance suite (2023) with a NEW refrigerator (2024). Morning coffee at the breakfast bar? Yes. Dinner parties in the sun-soaked dining area with sliders to your extended patio retreat? Absolutely. Upstairs, escape to your dreamy Primary Suite - a true sanctuary at day's end - featuring a walk-in closet with custom organizers and a spa-inspired bath with an oversized walk-in shower. Two additional spacious bedrooms, wide-open hallways, a beautifully finished full bath, and a coveted second-floor laundry room (with added cabinetry and storage!) make everyday living feel effortlessly elevated. The full basement is freshly painted, already plumbed for a future bathroom, and ready for whatever you imagine - home theater, golf simulator, fitness studio, guest haven, game room... the possibilities are endless. And just when you think it can't get better, it does:Professionally expanded and renovated custom powder room with modern floating vanity (2024), Custom window treatments (2024), Upgraded designer lighting in kitchen and dining (2025), Hansgrohe kitchen faucet (2023), Enhanced laundry room with hanging bar and washer/dryer pedestals (2024), Custom well window covers (2025). All this with a low $150/month HOA covering lawn care, snow removal, and front landscaping - so you get the freedom of ownership without the weekend chores. Nestled in a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood with minimal traffic and served by the top-rated Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, this location checks every box. Explore nearby nature preserves, scenic hiking and biking trails, and beautiful Green Lake Park. Just across the street? Tennis courts, pickleball, playgrounds, and walking paths. Plus, fantastic shopping and dining are just minutes away. Purchased from a local award-winning premier builder in late 2023 and thoughtfully enhanced ever since, this home is truly better than new. Move-in ready. Designer perfected. Perfectly placed. This isn't just a home - it's the one!