Lock-and-leave luxury inside the Loop. On a premier homesite in gated Cottage Grove Lake, this free-standing residence faces the lake and fountains, steps from the pool. The second floor is built around the view. Beneath 12-foot ceilings with in-ceiling surround sound, a black-framed glass wall opens to a covered, shuttered balcony overlooking the water, in soft, glare-free north light. Hardwoods and plantation shutters throughout. The chef's kitchen pairs a granite island and gas cooktop with a new Monogram wall oven and walk-in pantry. Upstairs, a primary retreat with tray ceiling, soaking tub, frameless shower and walk-in closet joins a second en-suite bedroom. A wood-paneled first-floor suite with bath works as a study or guest room. Tankless water heater, whole-home dehumidifier, UV air purifier, Speed Queen washer, 240V EV-ready garage. Never flooded. Zoned to Memorial Elementary, minutes to Memorial Park and downtown, a short ride down Kansas to the Heights Hike and Bike Trail.