Discover peace and privacy in this beautifully crafted custom home nestled on a serene half-acre wooded lot complete with walking paths and a meandering creek. This thoughtfully designed residence offers a main-level primary suite and showcases impressive, upgraded millwork throughout-including stately pillars and custom built-ins. The step-down living room features a cozy fireplace and opens to a formal dining room with a custom pass-through butler's pantry. The bright, airy kitchen is a chef's dream with an abundance of cherry cabinetry, a tile backsplash, and a generous pantry closet. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, offering ample room for family or guests. The fully finished (partial) basement with crawl space, expands your living area with a wet bar, recreation room, full bathroom, additional bedroom, and a versatile flex room-perfect for a home office, theater, gym, or playroom. New HVAC and water heater in 2018. All this within short distance to Northern Illinois University (NIU), while still enjoying the tranquility of a wooded retreat. Schedule your showing today; this one won't last long!