8701 LAKE RIDGE Drive Darien, IL 60561

Prestigious Carriage Hill...a highly sought-after Executive Community! This meticulously maintained home offers the perfect blend of expansive living space & outstanding finishes, from dramatic volume ceilings to detailed woodwork throughout. A grand two-story entry foyer greets you upon arrival, featuring a stunning wood staircase and elegant, separate formal living and dining rooms. The oversized chef's kitchen is sure to please, boasting an abundance of cabinetry, center-island with an eat-up bar, and a spacious, sunlit breakfast room. The adjacent family room impresses with its soaring cathedral ceiling, classic brick fireplace, custom built-ins, and walls of windows that frame gorgeous nature views. A dedicated first-floor office offers the perfect quiet workspace for the remote professional. The second level serves a a luxurious private sanctuary. The expansive primary suite features an elegant tray ceiling and a spa-like bath complete with a whirlpool tub, separate shower, double vanity, and his-n-her cedar closets. Three additional spacious bedrooms and a beautifully updated hall bath complete the upper level. The resort-style yard will make you feel like you're on vacation 24/7! Relax or entertain on your multi-level deck overlooking a peaceful, wooded retreat featuring a serene natural creek, charming bridge and private gazebo. Need even more space? The full walk-out lower level is waiting for your finishing touches, offering unlimited possibilities. An exceptional property offering new roof/skylights/gutters/fascia, new garage doors, new front entry doors, new windows (2nd floor), new exterior lighting, new front patio, paver brick driveway, 3-car garage, outdoor irrigation system & MORE! Uncompromising quality, unbeatable location, and timeless style - welcome home!