**HOMEWOOD'S BEST KEPT SECRET!** Lovely big modified forester on a cul de sac!! The home is located just steps away from the Izaak Walton Nature preserve, a 193 acre natural area with lakes, woodlands and hiking trails. This home features 4 nice size bedrooms upstairs and 2 big additional bedrooms in the basement along with a large playroom for the kids. Three FULL bathrooms located on the main and second stories. This house will accommodate a big family. Inside you will find new LVP flooring on the main levels (2024) and new porcelain tile in the laundry and the main floor bath (2025). Home has been recently painted inside (2024) and out (2025), Kitchen features stainless steel appliances plus a lovely pantry. It was refreshed with a new counter top and refinished oak cabinets (2022). A breakfast bar and table space makes it a cozy family dinner spot. When its time for a party, the adjacent dining room that looks down on to the LARGE living room will fit the bill. Want a cozy retreat, look to the family room with stone wood burning fireplace. Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms. The Master Suite includes a beautiful ensuite featuring a jetted tub and separate tiled shower and double sink, The 3 additional upstairs bedrooms share a hall bath with tub shower combo. The main floor full bath is handy for pool parties as you can access it through the tiled laundry room with door leading out to the back yard. Outside you will find a wonderful fully fenced back yard with a 10x10x14 shed equipped with electric. A new above ground 21 ft round pool (2024) with deck and electric and gas available will keep everyone cool in the summer. A two level deck with partial pergola looks out onto the property. There are no neighbors in the back yard affording you a peaceful view of the Nature Preserve. Windows were replaced with Anderson double paned wood framed and vinyl casement windows in 2010 (all but the kitchen garden window and basement windows) Mechanicals ... Furnace 2026 with a 10 year transferable warranty, Sump pump 2024, AC 2012, 50 gallon Hot water heater 2010. Roof 2017. Don't miss your opportunity to make this house your new favorite home! Owner is an Illinois licensed realtor.