Located in the sought-after Grant's Grove subdivision, this well-maintained home offers a spacious and versatile floor plan designed for today's lifestyle. A two-story center entry foyer welcomes you with hardwood floors and detailed millwork and is flanked by formal living and dining rooms. The main level features a dedicated office with French door and chiseled wood flooring. Soaring ceilings highlight the two-story family room, anchored by a brick gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling Federal mantle and an abundance of windows dressed with plantation shutters. Flowing seamlessly into the updated kitchen, this is the heart of our home. Featuring slate gray cabinetry, custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a 5 burner griddle gas range, an expansive work island with bar seating, pantry closet, house manager desk station and a butler's pantry - the kitchen is perfect for the cooking novice and skilled chef alike. The adjacent eating area offers sliding doors to the deck, perfect for indoor-outdoor dining. Conveniently located on the first floor, the laundry room comes complete with includes a utility sink and washer/dryer. Upstairs, the trayed primary suite boasts LVP flooring and a frosted barn door leading to a spacious bath with separate shower, soaking tub, double vanity, commode closet, and large walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath with dual basin vanity complete the second level. All bedrooms include ceiling fans and window treatments. The lower level is an amazing expansion of the home's living space! Bathed in natural light from an abundance of English windows, our finished basement offers a rec room with custom bar with beverage refrigerator, game area with wall-mounted TV, exercise room (wall-mounted TV remains!) and a unique half bath featuring a one-of-a-kind drum vanity with copper sink. Want a full bath? Rough plumbing is in place for the future addition of a tub/shower. Plenty of storage as well! Mature trees and landscaping provide the ideal setting for our backyard oasis - enjoy summer meals on the deck, and relax in the hot tub on the patio. Roof 2018; furnace, sump, water heater 2022; AC 2015. Great location - Hastings Lake trailhead is across the street from subdivision entrance, and we are only a short drive from downtown Antioch, Lake Villa and the Gurnee Mills shopping area.