4.39 ACRES OF ULTIMATE PRIVACY - HILLSIDE RANCH WITH FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT - THEATRE ROOM - POTENTIAL FOR RELATED LIVING! They don't build them like this anymore! First time ever to market, this beautiful 3 BR 2.5 bath ranch with finished walkout basement was CUSTOM built in 1993 with QUALITY & PRIVACY in mind. Literally SURROUNDED by trees, on a stunning 4.39 acre lot with a stream in unincorporated Crete, this beauty boasts approximately 3,400 finished sq feet, including the finished walkout basement with HEATED floors. (Attached garage has tubing installed, also "radiant heat ready" if desired). Cozy double sized wood burning fireplace greets guests, while a spacious kitchen with no shortage of cabinet space & bar top seating is perfect for entertaining. Check out included floorplans; two OVERSIZED bedrooms with HUGE walk in closets on the main floor, with 3rd bedroom in the finished basement & potential for a 4th (egress window already in place). Walk out basement is already roughed in for a 2nd kitchen or bar if desired just off the THEATRE room, complete with built in surround sound (projector & screen included). Potential for RELATED LIVING with separate entrance & full basement bathroom, bedroom & kitchenette area. HUGE BASEMENT WORKSHOP (12x26') ideal for hobbies, crafting or even a home gym! ANDERSON windows throughout, NEW TEAR OFF ROOF in 2018, and new FURNACE & AC just last year (2025)! Zoned R-1 - horses allowed with approval of a special use permit. Home is in great shape, MOVE IN READY, but selling strictly AS-IS. Don't wait long or this private country retreat, abundant with wildlife, is sure to pass you by!