Garage lovers, this is your DREAM home! This Unique, PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP, 4 bdrm. Custom home has a true 3.5 car garage PLUS a Flex Space currently used as add'l 2.5 car garage. Located on the far north side of Crystal Lake, the home is filled with great character and craftsman influences. It is situated on a private acre, backing to peaceful views of nature from every window. Boasting a beautiful floor plan with generous kitchen, lots of counter space and OPEN CONCEPT through the family room. Custom features include wood ceiling beams, granite counters, 2 stunning masonry/gas start fireplaces, solid cherry doors, red oak wood floors throughout the main level, all Anderson windows, a NEW Anderson slider, all new carpet on 2nd level. The STUNNING vaulted dining room is spacious and boasts a floor to ceiling masonry fireplace. A home office and living room round out the main level. Head up the custom staircase with iron spindles to the master suite. Abundant light and a master bath with dual vanity, walk in closet and shower. There are 3 add'l generous bdrms with large closets and 2nd full bath. A partially finished basement has 2 sets of stairs, one interior and other leading to garage. The generous 3.5 car garage has an additional Flex Space separated by a large insulated 20' overhead door. This space (currently used as add'l 2.5 car garage) is 2-stories high with total of 2,000 sq. ft., including 1100 sq. ft. OPEN loft. It has radiant heat and A/C wall unit, lots of built in shelving, 2HP compresser and more. Use of this space limited only to your imagination (temp controlled storage, office, fitness, boat, lawn equipment, camper, motorcycles..). This home feels like you are in the country, but literally walking distance to PRAIRIE RIDGE HS and minutes to Metra Train, NorthWestern hospital, downtown shops, golfing, paved bike trails, Three Oaks Resort, Main Beach, Sternes Woods and Veterans Acre Park and much more. LOW TAXES. NEW ROOF/gutters.