Beautiful, well-maintained 2-story on a 0.35 acre corner lot (next to the creek) in Timberland! You're welcomed by gorgeous landscaping as you make your way up the front porch and into the foyer/entryway, where you'll immediately notice the durable hardwood floors & abundant natural light throughout. A formal dining room leads to the stunning eat-in kitchen, boasting newer stainless steel Samsung appliances, granite countertops, a pantry, island/breakfast bar & adjoining dining area that walks out the deck/backyard! The adjacent living room makes for the perfect setting to get lost in a good book next to the stone (gas) fireplace! A convenient half-bath rounds out your main level, while the upstairs features four spacious bedrooms -- including master with double walk-in closets & a full bath en suite + jetted tub -- as well as an office, laundry room (Whirlpool washer + dryer stay) and full guest bath! Your basement begs to be finished, thanks to to high ceilings, insulation and a rough-in for a fourth bathroom, but it presently offers plenty of additional storage space and could serve as a nice home gym or game room. Enjoy your morning coffee or host friends for holiday cookouts this summer in your fenced backyard retreat with elevated 533 sqft deck & garden beds for planting your own veggies! Attached 3-car garage with deep bays afford added storage potential for all your toys! Updates: LeafFilter gutter guards come with a transferrable lifetime warranty, BRAND NEW washer (Jan. 2026), AC unit installed 2023 & includes a 10-year warranty, newer microwave (Nov. 2023). Stellar location across the street from a pond + a creek to the west, nestled in a great neighborhood within the Duneland school district, minutes from the Indiana Dunes State Park, Coffee Creek Nature Preserve & downtown Chesterton (check out the European Market this summer), plus easy access to 49/the Toll Road/I-80/94 and the Dune Park South Shore Station make your commute to Chicago a breeze!