Tucked away at the end of a quiet dead-end street and perched above neighboring homes, this offers exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting. A welcoming front entry leads to an ideal floor plan featuring four bedrooms, a huge bonus room, and a main-floor office or den. The open layout is flooded with natural light, and is perfect for everyday living and entertaining with its 9-foot ceilings, gourmet island kitchen, bar stool seating and two pantries, including a walk-in. The kitchen is seamlessly attached to the dining and family rooms, which includes a cozy fireplace, and overlooks the level quarter-acre backyard. Step outside to the expansive covered patio with stamped concrete, an ideal space for summer BBQ's, yard games and entertaining guests. The side yard is perfectly suited for raised garden beds, making it easy to grow your own vegetables and flowers. At the end of the street is a direct access point for the McCollum Park Forest Loop Trail, making morning walks in the woods, evening strolls, or bike rides close to home, a forest jewel in the middle of the city. Additional features include convenient second-floor laundry, a tankless water heater, AC and a three-car garage. For commuters, access is key. The home is strategically located within a 30-minute drive of Seattle, Bellevue, Marysville, Monroe and the Mukilteo ferry. It is 12 minutes to Paine Field, Boeing Everett, less than 10 min to 1-405, and less than a mile to I-5.