Pristine and perfect are words that best describe this sparkling home nestled on a gorgeous .46 acre lushly landscaped lot! This beauty has been wonderfully expanded to include a second enormous family room, a huge master suite with romantic fireplace, luxury bath and intimate balcony and an additional private bath in a child’s bedroom! Plus its located in popular Northbrook, deservedly well known for its top-rated schools, acclaimed library, fabulous recreational services and ideal close proximity to downtown Chicago expressways and O’Hare airport! An impressive circular drive and a paver brick walkway welcome guests into this sun-filled home. A charming leaded glass door with matching leaded sidelights opens to a gracious foyer with attractive vaulted ceiling and stone patterned tile flooring. Step into the elegant living room with pretty large bayed window and into the lovely formal dining room with buffet alcove and windows everywhere with views of the spectacular yard. The kitchen has been updated with solid cherry cabinetry and newer appliances. There is a storage pantry and the eating area has glass doors opening to a large brick patio and the fabulous lushly landscaped and fully fenced backyard. Just a few steps away is the office/family room which could be a perfect place for the computer desk, a playroom or a 2nd place to watch TV. This room opens to the super-sized expanded family room with great room proportions! Everyone will love to gather around the striking stone wood burning fireplace with raised hearth and there is room for the piano. Three bedrooms are located on the 2nd level; all are spacious and have large organized closets; two have private baths. A separate foyer provides an inviting entrance to the enormous master suite boasting a 2nd fireplace with easy-to-light gas logs, ‘his and hers’ deep walk-in closets, a luxurious bath with soaking tub and a private balcony overlooking the vast grounds. What a place to relax and get away from it all! A convenient office is located on the lower level which could be the 4th bedroom if desired with closets nearby. There is also an extra-large mud room/laundry room right off the attached 2 ½ car garage which could easily accommodate cubbies and a planning area and a there is an additional separate huge storage room right off the garage. There are three full updated baths and one powder room, too. Much of the home has been freshly painted both inside and out. Recent updates include: new (’03) energy efficient heating and central air conditioning systems, new (’08) hot water heater, new (’01) 1st layer roof and newer Karastan carpeting throughout. Fantastic condition, expanded square footage, terrific location and magnificent acreage all add up to making this wonderful place to call home! See www.Number1Nancy.com for more details!