The minute you walk in, you realize that this is the place to call HOME. The foyer of this 1-story ranch opens up and lets you look all the way through to your private backyard. From professional landscaping to brick paver patio, it's the yard you dreamed of entertaining in this summer. But it's not just the yard. The house has the perfect flow. This ranch was expanded in 2003 with an addition, which created a fantastic open and large kitchen that is hard to find anywhere else. From stainless steel appliances (2020), granite countertops, updated cabinets (2003) and a large breakfast bar facing your sliding glass doors that leads out to the yard. Eat-in kitchen space, tucked-away powder room and a private den that can be used as a first floor office, library, playroom or converted into your first-floor laundry/mudroom. The other side of the house features 3 bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, updated hallway bathroom and expansive living room with fireplace and large picture window. The back of the home is home to your master suite with walk-in closet and fully updated en-suite bathroom complete with clawfoot tub and tiled shower. The full basement is finished and holds a family room with secondary fireplace, a bar for entertaining, an additional room, storage area and workshop. 2-car polyurethane-coated garage. Furnaces (2015 & 2003), AC (2003 & unknown), Water heater (~2016). All updated windows with in-set blinds. Attending Fremd High School. Conveniently located minutes off Rt.53, a short ride to downtown Palatine for Metra access and the perfect spot for easy commuting and living. 20 minutes to O'Hare, close to Woodfield Mall, parks, recreation, entertaining district of Schaumburg, golf courses and part of the unincorporated area of Cook County (tied into city sewer)  with favorable taxes. It's the best of all worlds coming together at 2285 Thorntree Dr.