Modern updates, smart features, & privacy set this 5-bed/2.5-bath home in Chesapeake Trails apart. From the moment you step through the custom 4-inch thick European front door, it's clear this home is built for comfort & function. Commercial-grade LVP flooring ('24/'25) runs throughout. Updated Kitchen features granite counters, SS appliances, & modern hardware. Smart light switches, EcoBee thermostat, and Cat6 wiring for future security systems bring convenience to every corner. Living/dining combo features a striking accent wall, & the open-concept layout connects the kitchen to a large family room with bay windows & a wood-burning fireplace. Glass sliders open to the backyard for easy indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, the vaulted primary suite includes a walk-in closet & a full bath with a jetted soaking tub, double sinks, & separate shower. 3 more bedrooms, a full bath, & a large loft give you space to grow. The finished 5th bedroom is in the basement, ready for your rec room or media space. Outside, a fenced yard backs to open land & includes a paver patio, shed, & a 2,000sqft turf dog run. Attached 2.5-car garage with ultra-quiet WiFi-enabled Jackshaft opener. Major updates: Water heater ('24), HVAC ('21), roof/windows ('16), garage door & motor ('21), fence ('21) and more. Located near parks, trails, restaurants, and in the sought-after Lake Villa school district!