Description
A hidden Deer Park gem where sophisticated updates meet an idyllic setting! Tucked away on a quiet enclave just off Long Grove Road, where very few homes share the street, this beautifully updated & upgraded residence offers the rare combination buyers dream about: five bedrooms upstairs, remodeled kitchen & baths, timeless custom details, abundant natural light & an extraordinary outdoor oasis designed for everyday enjoyment & effortless entertaining. The setting is private, peaceful & surprisingly close to everything.Enter through the handsome 2026-modernized facade and upgraded front door with leaded-glass detail to an inviting foyer with guest closet, remodeled side staircase with square newel post, iron balusters and carpet runner, and a urban chic clear-glass light fixture. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, complemented by custom millwork & white Hunter Douglas plantation shutters. The heart of the home is the gorgeous white kitchen, beautifully designed for both serious cooking & gathering. Custom cabinetry with crown tops, white quartz countertops, herringbone backsplash, iron hardware, task & cove lighting, and clear-glass pendant lights create a sophisticated yet welcoming space. The island offers seating & is joined by a spacious eating area with a companion fixture. Thermador, LG and GE Profile appliances include a 5-burner gas range, while abundant recessed lighting keeps the space bright & inviting. The kitchen opens directly to the family room with white millwork & granite-surround fireplace, recessed lighting & three large windows bring the outdoors in. The entertainment-size living room features a window seat, crown molding & an oversized opening to the dining room, where triple windows frame the private wooded grounds. An updated powder room with white vanity and framed mirror completes the main level. Upstairs, 5 bedrooms provide the space buyers want. The divine primary suite features a cathedral ceiling & an entire wall of deep customized closets. The sun-drenched remodeled primary bath is a true retreat with skylight, stone-finish tile, double shower with overhead sprays at both ends, handheld spray, bench, toiletry shelf and beveled mirrors with swivel mounts. 4 additional bedrooms offer generous closets & plantation shutters and share the remodeled hall bath with skylight, white vanity, stone-finish tile, satin-nickel hardware and Kohler commode. The finished basement adds even more flexibility w/ a comfortable recreation/game area, abundant recessed lighting, deep storage closets & a large storage/mechanical room with well-lit laundry center and oversized concrete crawl space. Then comes the showstopper: the outdoor living. Multiple seating areas unfold across a spectacular two-level paver patio & walkways surrounded by mature trees and beautifully designed perennial gardens with irrigation & low-voltage landscape lighting. The outdoor kitchen/grilling station features a refrigerator and granite counter, while a stone fireplace creates an inviting gathering spot. Custom illumination highlights the river birch, lilac, linden and crabapple trees, transforming the grounds after dark. Whether enjoying a quiet afternoon with a book or hosting a lively crowd, this is outdoor living at its finest. Other thoughtful improvements continue: Pella windows (2014), premium exterior and patio doors (2013), exterior painted (2022), central air (2021), dual sump pumps (2024), deep-well pump system (2021), Generac whole-house generator (2025), hard-wired whole-house security/alarm system, heated garage & invisible fence.All this in an enchanting location minutes from Deer Park Town Center, with its terrific shopping, fine & casual dining and theaters, plus nearby parks, fitness centers, major access roads and historic Long Grove. A beautifully cared-for home, a private setting and an outdoor environment that truly elevates everyday living-this is the Deer Park hideaway you didn't know was there.
