This UNIQUE and custom-built home is situated on a WOODED within the Bittersweet Woods golf course community in Gurnee. All cedar exterior accented by COZY covered porch entry. The two-story foyer is adorned with NEW lighting and leads into the formal living room, which boasts GABLED ceilings. From there, you can enter the formal dining room with TRAY ceiling, bay window, and NEW lighting, perfect for entertaining guests. The chef's kitchen is equipped with a prep island with a built-in oven; 42" HICKORY cabinets, pantry cabinets, and a HOME MANAGER planning station. Recent updates include NEW cooktop, QUARTZ counters, lighting, hardware, and refrigerator. Bay windows add space to the generously sized breakfast area, which opens up to the family room. Capturing an OPEN DESIGN concept, the family room is warmed by a wood-burning masonry fireplace. An abundance of large PICTURE windows capture the views out the rear of the home. OAK flooring and UPGRADED millwork carry throughout the main level. The first floor INCLUDES a powder room and a laundry room. Upstairs, you'll find the LUXURIOUS primary suite with a TRAY ceiling, floor-to-ceiling picture windows, and a walk-in closet. The private SPA bath has SOARING vaulted ceilings, a double basin vanity, and a commode/shower room. Relax in the WHIRLPOOL bath at the end of the day. Three additional bedrooms share a TWIN sink vanity hall bath. A FULL basement offers potential for EXPANSION with rough plumbing for a future bath and two large unfinished areas. The rec room INCLUDES an air hockey table for entertainment. RECENT UPDATES include: 2023: carpet throughout the home, laundry room vinyl floor, kitchen/dining/foyer lighting, freshly painted interior/garage, hardwood flooring on main level refinished prior to closing (after photos). 2019: roof. 2018: exterior stained.