What could be better than spending the holidays in a brand new home? Welcome to this lovingly maintained, Elysian Fields beauty with tons of upgrades and features! Stunning curb appeal beckons you inside to a soaring, 2 story Foyer and Living Area drenched in sunlight from the oversized windows. Take notice of the soothing, neutral color palette as you make you way through the Formal Dining Room to the upgraded Kitchen, boasting crisp white cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and tons of storage in the oversized pantry cabinets! Enjoy your morning coffee in the Breakfast Room, while you gaze out on pretty views of the lush yard and flowers. The Family Room is open to the Kitchen for ease of entertaining and an offers a gas fireplace to warm your toes on chilly winter nights :) Once upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms with huge closets and ceiling fans for comfort all year long, a guest Bathroom with double sinks and separate shower/ toilet (for families with multiple kids getting ready for school each day, this is a LIFESAVER!), and a peaceful Master Suite Retreat with vaulted ceilings, TWO walk-in closets (hers and her shoes! lol), and a recently remodeled Master Bath that is to-die-for! The luxurious whirlpool tub will melt the stress of the day away, while dual sinks and a separate water closet makes it easy to get ready together on hurried mornings. If you need even more space, make your way back downstairs to the fully finished basement (just professionally done in 2015), which is perfect for a man cave, home office, playroom, or all of the above! Recessed lighting, easy care laminate flooring, and a swanky built-in wet bar makes this THE SPOT for the fam to hang out together! But wait- there's still more to love! Don't forget to check out the backyard where you can live out your dreams of being King of the Grill on the massive, freeform patio! For those with a green thumb and a penchant for sustainable living, the garden area is ready for you to get plantin' :) The yard space is fully fenced for privacy and makes a safe place for the kiddos and pets to romp and play. There's so much to love and SO MUCH IS NEW is this fantastic home- In the last 2 years, the roof, fence, Master Bath remodel, dishwasher, water heater, sump pump, granite counter in the Guest Bath, and some carpet has all been added or redone! Nothing for you to do but move in and put your feet up, so don't miss your opportunity to own home that is so close to everything that Gurnee has to offer including expressway access, fantastic shopping, dining, Great America, highly rated schools, public transportation, health clubs, movie theaters, and much more! Excellent location near the park and playground for endless fun for the little ones. This is THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR so see it, love it, and get ready to call 1461 Almaden home!