Some homes simply make it easier to slow down, savor the moment & enjoy the little things. Nestled in the Holiday Shores lake community within the Edwardsville School District, this beautifully maintained 3BR, 2BA home offers warm bamboo flooring, crisp white crown moulding & abundant natural light throughout. Gather around the wall-mounted electric fireplace or enjoy the beautifully updated eat-in kitchen featuring stainless appliances, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash (2024) & pantry. The cheerful dining area opens to a spacious fenced backyard where a stamped concrete patio invites summer cookouts, peaceful mornings & evenings under the stars. Harvest fresh apples, pears, blackberries & grapes from your own backyard for homemade cobblers, charcuterie boards or farm-to-table meals enjoyed on the patio. A negotiable hot tub & charming garden shed complete this outdoor retreat. The generous owner's suite offers a walk-in closet, custom built-in desk for a comfortable work-from-home space & a bright ensuite with jetted soaking tub, perfect for unwinding at day's end. Major updates include roof & gutters (2020), water heater (2020), front & rear patios (2020), furnace & A/C (2023) & kitchen updates (2024). Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, floating, pickleball, tennis, sand volleyball, playgrounds, clubhouse dining with lake views & an easy drive to downtown Edwardsville.