Welcome home to this refreshed 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house with walk out basement on the neighborhood pond offering the peace and tranquility you've been looking for, all within a short distance to shopping and local conveniences. As you enter the home, the gleaming hardwoods in the large living room combined with dining room invite you to explore the comfortable layout. The kitchen offers everything you need along with table space and a thoughtful, open window to appease the open concept living you desire. The large family room features a fireplace and overlooks your tree filled, private yard. Large laundry room and powder room complete the main floor. Out on the multi-tiered deck it feels like you are in the trees before heading down to the spacious yard and water of the calm neighborhood pond. In the walk out basement, a family room, office, and den are just the beginning- don't miss the ample storage or the unique safe room offering storage for all of your hobbies. On the second level, large primary with ensuite and 2 large bedrooms with a shared bath has all of the space you need. You will love the quaint cul-de-sac and all that Mallard Ridge Estates has to offer including a neighborhood park with pickleball/tennis courts, playground, sports fields, proximity to the Lake Villa Library and adored Hastings Lake Forest Preserve access. Too many upgrades to note on large ticket items, you are home in this this fantastic house in Lakes High School District.