17,000 bricks were used to construct this 2700 square foot custom built ranch located on a professionally landscaped interior lot (.39 acre) within the coveted Shorewood neighborhood - Lake Forrest! You'll know you have arrived to a special place upon entry to the open layout 3BR/2.5BA floor plan punctuated by never ending hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, brick masonry fireplace & countless casement windows streaming natural light. The fully applianced kitchen has generous linear feet of granite counter tops accenting custom real birch wood cabinets, a breakfast bar and adjacent table space for 6! This is in addition to the more formal dining room large enough to host the holiday gatherings. The primary suite offers ample space for a king size bed & 2 night stands, dual vanity, walk-in closet, oversized roll in shower & hot water recirculating line, for nearly instant hot water coming from the newer 75 gallon water heater! 2 additional bedrooms share another full bath and there's also a study just off the front foyer with french doors (currently being used as BR #4). An 11' x 9' laundry/mud room is strategically located between the kitchen and the oversized 3 car garage, with service door! All of this living space, without having to incur 1 stair until you visit the full 9 foot depth basement via the open staircase from the great room. Let your imagination roam with options for finishing this space, which even has a head start being roughed in for the homes 4th bathroom! The summertime enjoyment will be a cinch with the space offered in the back yard and on the patio protected by many trees, bushes & perennials. Be sure to allow enough time to truly discover even some of the less obvious offerings that you would not necessarily look for in your next home, but may really appreciate...36" doorways, double oven, 2023 complete tear off roof...and the list goes on...truly a one of a kind home!