Prepare to be wowed! Do not pass this one up! You need to come inside to truly appreciate and experience the generous expanse and uniqueness of this home. With an open floor plan, extra-wide staircases and hallways, oversized windows, and soaring ceilings (ten feet on the first floor and nine feet in the basement), the home is filled with natural light and was thoughtfully designed for both everyday life and entertaining. The gorgeous eat-in kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring a large island with seating for four, abundant storage, a built-in desk, six-burner stove with double oven, pantry closet, and a butler's pantry complete with wet bar and wine cooler. There is ample space for a farm table that seats ten, and the kitchen flows seamlessly into the spacious family room—perfect for gatherings. The family room offers a wood-burning fireplace with gas starter and glass doors that open to the rear deck. A well-designed mudroom with cubbies and built-in storage adds everyday convenience. The formal living and dining rooms at the front of the home are generously sized and ideal for hosting. Upstairs, the second floor features a luxurious primary suite with two outfitted walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom complete with a steam shower, soaking tub, and double vanity. Three additional generously sized bedrooms plus a hall bathroom share the level along with a bright and spacious laundry room offering plentiful storage, folding counter space, and a sink. The third floor provides exceptional flexibility with a fifth bedroom and a large skylit bonus room—perfect as a playroom, office, or additional family room. The finished basement is equally impressive boasting nine-foot ceilings, a sixth bedroom, a full bathroom, an expansive recreation room with wet bar and gas fireplace plus three large storage rooms—one is twenty-seven by ten feet and easily convertible into a home gym. This rare newer construction home built in 2008 sits on a large lot offers an exceptional walk-to location while combining timeless design updates with modern comfort. Additional highlights include Brazilian cherry floors on the first two levels; recessed lighting throughout; zoned heating; air conditioning; custom millwork; detailed moldings; crown trim; outfitted closets. You will love the welcoming front porch as well as expansive rear deck that in warmer weather extends living space to outdoors. A nicely sized yard along with three-car garage featuring electric car charging capability completes this package. All of this in an unbeatable location - walk to elementary schools as well as middle schools; enjoy access to expansive beaches during summer months along lake while utilizing sauna during winter months alongside shops; restaurants located along Dempster Street including local favorites such SPACE...Union Pizzeria…and Pour…just one mile from Northwestern University campus providing easy access citywide! Love where you live!