**Rare opportunity to own this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready brick ranch situated on nearly an acre in one of Gurnee's most desirable and convenient locations.** Nestled on a picturesque street just minutes from I-94, this exceptional property offers the perfect combination of peaceful suburban living with convenient access to Gurnee Mills, Six Flags Great America, restaurants, parks, forest preserves, and everyday shopping. From the moment you arrive, you'll be impressed by the elegant stone entrance pillars leading to a long private driveway that welcomes you to this beautiful sprawling yellow brick ranch. The inviting front stone patio and mature landscaping create outstanding curb appeal and set the tone for everything this exceptional home has to offer. Step inside to a bright, thoughtfully designed floor plan enhanced by **skylights, beautiful hardwood floors, and an abundance of natural light**. The formal living room features a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and a skylight, creating a warm and inviting gathering space, while the separate formal dining room is perfect for entertaining and holiday celebrations. The spacious kitchen is both beautiful and highly functional, featuring granite countertops, elegant white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a brand-new cooktop, a brand-new dishwasher, abundant workspace, skylights, and an open layout that makes everyday living effortless. A main-level laundry hookup is already in place, providing the option to create convenient first-floor laundry. The main level offers **three generously sized bedrooms**, each featuring **brand-new flooring** and cedar-lined closets. A **brand-new full bathroom** and a convenient powder room complete the main level, providing modern style and everyday convenience. Just off the attached garage is a versatile mudroom, ideal as a drop zone, additional storage area, pet room, or the perfect space for a large dog crate. The oversized **heated 21/2-car attached garage** provides ample room for vehicles, tools, hobbies, and additional storage. The finished basement significantly expands the living space and features a spacious family room, a separate media or recreation room with the potential for a fourth bedroom, a beautifully renovated **full bathroom**, a dedicated laundry room, and abundant storage. With **2.5 beautifully updated bathrooms**, this home offers outstanding flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat designed for entertaining and relaxation. Enjoy the maintenance-free deck overlooking the above-ground pool with its surrounding sundeck and slide, unwind in the hot tub, entertain around the custom stone fire pit, or grow your own vegetables in the fenced garden. Mature evergreen trees surround the fully fenced backyard, creating exceptional privacy and a peaceful outdoor setting. A standout feature of the property is the detached finished studio, offering endless possibilities as a home office, wellness or yoga studio, art studio, music room, fitness room, hobby space, or private retreat. A second detached structure currently serves as a charming chicken coop with additional storage, providing even more versatility. Recent improvements include a **3-year-old roof, siding, insulation, and driveway**, a **brand-new main-level full bathroom**, **brand-new bedroom flooring**, a **brand-new cooktop**, a **brand-new dishwasher**, a **6-year-old maintenance-free deck**, and a beautifully renovated basement full bathroom, offering years of comfort and peace of mind. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, skylights, cedar-lined bedroom closets, an underground conduit alongside the driveway ready for a future gated entrance, landscape lighting or security system, a children's play structure, custom stone fire pit, fenced vegetable garden, and exceptional indoor and outdoor living spaces. **This one-of-a-kind property offer