Soaring beamed ceilings and a striking California-style staircase will welcome you home and create a sophisticated backdrop for a lifetime of memories. We love the floor plan- open, inviting spaces offer great flow for entertaining or daily living. Choose a place to hang out depending on your mood and plans-spend a cozy evening with a book or watching a movie in the hearth-style family room, host game night or wine tasting in the dramatic living and dining space or enjoy an endless summer evening in the screened porch. The pretty white kitchen has room for an island or eating table and with the beautiful views from the window over the sink you may not even mind doing the dishes! A sliding door from this space to the deck make it easy to extend your living space outdoors, access the grill or let your furry friend out.  On this level you will also find the 4th bedroom perfect for private office space, exercise area, or playroom.  The charming, screened porch with vaulted beamed ceilings is enviable-with enough space to create a protected outdoor living room you'll have an opportunity to be still and listen to the sounds of nature, host memorable gatherings, or even hang a tv and enjoy your favorite sports or movie night while enjoying a summer breeze. Take the path from the deck and discover a secret garden-imagine hosting a children's fairy tea party or inviting friends to sip your favorite refreshments under the arbor. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, including a generously sized primary suite with ensuite bath and room for a sitting area. The primary bath shower and Jack and Jill style hall bathtub/shower have been remodeled. There is also a small loft area perfect for an extra desk or study/workspace. White doors and trims and neutral paint make it easy to suite any style. There is a large shed in the yard for extra storage and easy yard maintenance. Seller improvements of major items include: New Roof ('21), new furnace ('23), new hot water tank ('23), new driveway ('21), landscaping ('22). An interior location in desirable Pepper Tree Farms neighborhood provides a quiet setting with easy access to abundant area amenities such as the private Pepper Tree Pool & Cabana (residents enjoy discounted membership), public Eagle park ad pool featuring a 6 lane lap pool, slide, zero depth tot pool, tennis courts, and playground, Tom T Hamilton Reservoir featuring pickleball courts, various ball fields, and picnic shelters, Deer Grove Forest preserve with bike and walking trails, picnic areas, and winter activities such as sledding and cross country skiing and you are minutes to downtown Palatine restaurants, shops, festivals and the train station!  Note: Living room fireplace is not currently functional and is being used as decorative purposes only. Note: $220 annual assessment covers common area expenses for pond and grounds maintenance. It does not cover pool membership which is a separate charge .