Timeless, impeccably maintained, single-level living with an enviable connection to nature, this 3 bed/2 bath home offers something increasingly elusive: a thoughtfully scaled private retreat with an expansive outdoor experience just beyond the door, steps away from North Albany Park. Appreciate the polished and efficient floor plan with vaulted great room, open to kitchen, dining, and living room. Outside, listen to calming sounds of water at the bubbling water feature as it attracts wildlife. Enjoy! The inviting and open floor plan inspires social connection, efficiently and functionally designed, flowing for all activities. The well-appointed kitchen with ample granite countertops and storage, includes a walk-in pantry. The spacious primary ensuite with large walk-in closet, has dual sinks, step in shower with a seat, and a comfortably large soaking tub. A custom-made Murphy bed creates flexible uses in one bedroom. Appreciate newer maple engineered hardwood flooring throughout with tiled bathrooms.The low-maintenance yard offers a sunny concrete and paver patio out the back sliding door with lawn, flowers, space for garden beds including an established bed of thornless triple crown blackberries. Garden vertically up the fencing in built-in planters. What will you grow? The custom, rock water feature provides serene sounds of water while attracting wildlife. Cameras, in addition to providing security, also provide captivating wildlife entertainment nightly. Observe and enjoy birds, raccoons, and other visitors, who amble and fly from North Albany Park, just around the corner. A path into the 22-acre park is approximately 50 feet away, leads you into the east side the park, offering convenient access to trails, green space, a covered group picnic shelter, a softball field, sand volleyball court, playground, horseshoe pits, and a kitchen shelter with cooking amenities. Essential services, including coffee shops, dining, schools, medical care, and shopping, are a short drive away.Welcome Home!