455 W Highplains Rd.

Sophisticated elegance paired with timeless design, this incredible home truly has it all! Before entering, take a moment to admire the stunning brick front exterior and the premium lot that backs to a walking path and wooded conservation area for ultimate relaxation and privacy. Enjoy entertaining your friends and family in the open concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings, large windows & plenty of natural sunlight. The gleaming hardwood floors welcome you inside the grand two-story foyer and flow effortlessly past the formal dining room and into a spacious great room with a cozy fireplace for those cold wintry nights. The updated kitchen is sure to impress with 42" cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and an eating area. The spacious master bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet and a private ensuite bath with the ultimate resort-style shower! Completing the first floor is 2 additional bedrooms with ceiling fans and two-tiered closet systems. Plus, another stylish full bathroom. Next, make your way downstairs to the huge & INCREDIBLE fully finished walk-out basement that adds another 2,100 square feet of finished living space. That's 4,200 finished square footage overall! This impressive space has high ceilings and recessed lighting and features a huge rec/game room, beautiful custom bar area, French doors leading to another entertaining area and 2nd FULL kitchen, extra storage, 4th bedroom and another full bathroom. WOW!!! The sliding glass doors lead outside to the private patio and professionally landscaped backyard. Don't forget the oversized, maintenance-free and south facing composite deck with a Sunsetter awning upstairs. This space overlooks the serene conservation area and showcases the tranquility of your surroundings. This dream home also has a heated 3+ car garage and an oversized driveway. Since purchasing the home in 2017, the owner has put in just under $100K in updates. So, what's new? The better question is what's not, but here goes. The following have all been updated since 2017: roof, gutters, downspouts, high efficiency furnace, AC, humidifier with high capacity UV air sterilizer, thermostat with Wi-Fi control, two-tiered closet systems in all the bedrooms, all new appliances, custom wet bar, all new lighting including recessed lights & chandeliers, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, ceiling tiles in the basement, vinyl plank flooring in the basement, new carpet (in the basement, master bedroom and guest bedroom), two kitchen island cabinets, upgraded attic insulation, Levolor blinds, custom draperies, updated laundry room with new washer, dryer, sink, storage cabinets & hanging rack, freshly painted throughout and SO MUCH MORE! Please ask to see the entire list of updates. There's way too many! All of this and in a great location! Walking distance to highly sought after elementary and middle schools and top-rated Grayslake Central High School! Prepare to fall in love! This home is where your happily ever after begins!