Put your very own finishing touches on this extra-large 5 bedroom (all up) 3,450 square feet colonial nestled on a lush .3 acre lot in a sought-after neighborhood within top-rated school District #27, winner of the recent acclaimed national Blue Ribbon Award! Nestled at the end of a pretty tree-lined street and near a wonderful park complete with tot lot and activity-filled leisure center, this expansive home features generous room sizes, oversized casement windows, oak hardwood flooring everywhere and a flowing floor plan including a kitchen directly adjacent to the family room, the potential and possibilities are endless! A circular driveway and double doors welcome guests into an impressive foyer with pretty turned oak staircase. Step into the huge living/2nd family room with attractive oversized bayed window overlooking the tranquil tree-lined street. Entertain large parties with ease in the formal dining room which opens to the living room and is also adjacent to the sun-drenched kitchen with large pantry. The roomy kitchen eating area overlooks the expansive backyard and glass doors open to the generous patio perfect for party-time fun. Directly adjacent, the huge family room has a built-in wet bar and striking stone boulders which surround the inviting fireplace; more glass doors open to the patio and large, private backyard. Five spacious bedrooms, all with generous closets are located on the 2nd level and there are two separate hall baths connected by a bathing area with full-sized tub; future rehab could easily divide this large space into two full separate baths including a private bath for an ensuite bedroom. The primary bedroom has plenty of room for a sitting/office area and has a walk-in closet and private bath. Enormous best describes the FULL basement with finished plaster ceilings with abundant fluorescent lighting which can accommodate the future rec and exercise rooms and 6th bedroom, too--the pallet is open and the choices are yours or use as is as a super-sized storage area and workroom! The laundry room, right off the attached 2.5 car garage which features three large windows, has a handy exterior access. Copper plumbing, plaster walls and solid oak trim is throughout, and recent updates include some newer Anderson windows, furnace ('17) and air conditioner ('10). The impressive size, great floor plan and wonderful location will be worth any effort to make this a dream home now and forever!!!  Pictures with furniture are virtually staged. NOTE: This is an estate sale and will be sold "as-is".