*Highest & Best Offers Due 9/20 @ 4 pm* This distinctive home has been thoughtfully renovated and expanded to offer an impressive 3,681 sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space, all in a location where parks, schools, shopping and everyday conveniences are just minutes away. A curved paver driveway, mature trees and professional landscaping create a memorable first impression and hint at the privacy found within. Inviting foyer with double wood doors & gleaming hardwood floors that extend throughout the first and second levels. The dramatic living room makes a statement with its vaulted ceiling and striking wall of two-story windows, while the expansive formal dining room with built-in cherry cabinetry is made for memorable dinners and gatherings. At the heart of the home is an exceptional gourmet kitchen designed for those who love to cook, gather and entertain. Custom quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry is complemented by granite and Corian countertops, a Motawi tile backsplash and stainless farmhouse sink with high-end appliances including a GE Monogram six-burner cooktop, Thermador double ovens and Bosch dishwasher. An oversized center island with prep sink provides generous workspace and seating along with a wall of pantry cabinetry providing additional storage. The open breakfast area flows into the spacious family room with a double-sided fireplace and adjoining sunroom with new tile flooring. Step into the outstanding screened porch featuring a vaulted ceiling and skylight with adjoining deck and private backyard for indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, beautiful wood stairs and custom stained-glass window inserts add another layer of character. The spacious primary suite feels like a true retreat with its own study/sitting room addition and private balcony overlooking the wooded surroundings. Three additional generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath with new vanity and quartz countertop complete the second floor. The finished basement adds even more versatility with large daylight windows, a spacious recreation/game room, private study with windows, second half bath and convenient rear walk-up access to the yard. Surrounded by mature trees with multiple outdoor living spaces, including a paver patio, deck and walkways, the backyard feels surprisingly secluded for a home in the city! Enjoy the privacy of your own retreat while being close to Buhr Park, neighborhood shopping, Pattengill and Bryant Elementary Schools and Tappan Middle School. With exceptional space, thoughtful updates and a setting that offers the best of city living and privacy, this is one Ann Arbor home that truly stands apart.