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Located in Bartlett's sought-after Heron's Landing subdivision, this impressive 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers exceptional living space, extensive upgrades, and a location surrounded by some of the area's best parks and nature preserves. Step inside to a soaring vaulted entry featuring hardwood floors and beautiful custom wainscoting flowing up toward the second story. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the main floor features a dedicated home office, formal living and dining rooms, a family room and a spacious kitchen that serves as the heart of the home. Here you'll find 42-inch maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a Thermador cooktop, updated countertops, a generous center island, and a walk-in pantry. The adjacent breakfast area opens to a brick paver patio and fully fenced backyard, creating a natural extension of the living space outdoors. A thoughtfully designed mudroom with custom maple lockers connects to the attached 3-car garage. The second floor offers five spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with two walk-in closets and a private bathroom. Two of the additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath complete with granite countertops and heated flooring. A second-floor laundry room adds everyday convenience. Downstairs, the fully finished basement offers an entirely separate area for recreation and entertaining, featuring a home theater space, billiards area, dry bar, and abundant storage. Beyond its generous layout, this home offers an impressive collection of mechanical, electrical, and energy-conscious improvements, including dual-zone heating and cooling, smart thermostats, a networked fire detection system, a radon mitigation system, and a solar power purchase agreement. The garage is equipped with a Tesla universal EV charger and conduit already installed for a second charger. Electrical upgrades completed in 2024 include an updated 100-amp basement subpanel. Additional improvements include a new Thermador cooktop in 2026, refrigerator in 2025, basement plumbing updates in 2024, dishwasher in 2023, and both the roof and water heater in 2020. Outdoor recreation is just minutes away at Blue Heron Park, Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve, Bluff Spring Fen, and James Pate Philip State Park. With nearby schools, golf courses, Metra service, and convenient access to I-90, this property brings together substantial square footage, practical modern improvements, and an outstanding Bartlett setting.
