Beautifully updated home in the gated Mountain Lodge community off Hwy 281 offers space, style, and an incredible outdoor retreat, conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, the airport, and everyday amenities. This spacious home features soaring ceilings, rich hand-scraped hardwood floors, a dramatic staircase, and a flexible sitting room off the entry that works perfectly as a home office. The kitchen has been upgraded with updated appliances, custom cabinetry, wine refrigerators, and a large island that opens to the main living area with a stunning custom stone fireplace.  The private primary suite is conveniently located downstairs and features a fully remodeled spa-like bathroom with dual sinks, custom cabinetry, and an oversized walk-in shower.  Upstairs offers additional living spaces for family or guests, while thoughtful improvements throughout the home add both beauty and value.  Step outside to your own backyard oasis with a custom pool and hot tub, extended flagstone decking, pergola with electrical for fans and lights, outdoor kitchen with propane grill, and custom stone planters-perfect for relaxing or entertaining.  Major upgrades include a newer roof, a tankless water heater, a remodeled primary bath, engineered hardwood flooring, exterior paint, gutters, attic spray-foam insulation, a pool, a hot tub, sun shades, Nest thermostats, an EV-ready 240V garage outlet, an ADT system with exterior cameras, plantation shutters, and more.  A rare opportunity in a sought-after North San Antonio gated community.