Set on a premium private lot backing to the Great Western Trail, this home offers spectacular year-round views. The exterior features a charming stone front porch. Inside, you'll find stunning luxury vinyl flooring, recessed lighting and 9-foot ceilings that flow seamlessly from the foyer through the family room and kitchen. At the heart of the home is an expansive, light-filled family room and kitchen designed for entertaining. Enjoy a wall of windows framing the elevated deck and picturesque backyard. The gourmet kitchen is a dream come true, outfitted with shaker-style cabinetry and under-cabinet LED lighting, Quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances-including a refrigerator, wall oven, combination microwave/oven, dishwasher-plus a walk-in pantry, breakfast bar, and spacious dining area with sliding doors to the deck. A versatile main-floor bonus room (5th bedroom) with an adjacent full bath makes an ideal guest room or home office. Additional features include a mudroom with built-in cubbies and bench, and a convenient main-floor laundry. Upstairs, every room boasts 9-foot ceilings, including a flexible 15' x 13' loft space. The luxurious primary suite offers triple windows with trail and water views, recessed lighting, and a custom-designed 9-foot walk-in closet. The en-suite bath includes a tall dual-sink vanity with Corian countertops and an oversized shower with a custom glass enclosure. Three additional bedrooms feature recessed lighting and share a full hall bath with a tall Corian vanity. The fully finished walk-out basement leads to the fenced back yard. The basement provides additional living space and includes LifeProof flooring and a full bath complete with a71" whirlpool tub (featuring 6 multi-directional jets and 13 acupressure massage jets), a tall Corian vanity, and an amazing professional-grade stainless steel dog-washing station. The garage has an epoxy floor and built-in cabinetry. Ideally located close to Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve, the Great Western Trail, Otter Cove Water Park, downtown St. Charles and the scenic Fox River Trails. All of this with highly sought after St Charles schools!