Surrounded by serene, lush wooded grounds in the heart of charming Palos Park, this incredibly unique masterpiece blends together nature, charm, & functionality with a design that is sure to impress. Enjoy all the peace that nature has to offer by sitting in the quiet stillness of your screened in three season room, from the expansive deck with pergola, with your morning coffee on the private balcony off the master suite. Snuggle up on chilly fall nights in the cozy family room with large windows displaying all the fall colors on the trees, floor to ceiling stone fireplace & built-in wet bar nook. Even the dining room has an added picture window to let the nature in! The kitchen has abundant wood cabinets, gleaming granite countertops, Viking double oven & dinette area overlooking the surrounding woodland paradise. The expansive living room has a true cottage feel - with 20 ft. ceilings & hardwood floors. Fun fact: the main floor powder room has a unique vanity made from a 100 year old record player! A few steps upstairs, on it's own level & separated from the others is the truly magnificent master suite, with vaulted ceilings & beam, walk-in closet, sliding doors to the private balcony, built-in bookshelves & jaw dropping recently remodeled master bath with walk-in 9x7 full body spray & rain shower, separate soaking tub, & gorgeous double vanity. A few more steps upstairs are three additional bedrooms plus a full bathroom - all with gorgeous views of the woods & ample closet space. As if there wasn't enough living space already in this expansive custom home, there's even a finished basement complete with large laundry room, rec room, & spacious utility room. Set on a huge 4/5 acre lot, the property even comes with a small barn & area for horses. This estate can accommodate TWO horses! Located in the coveted 118/230 school district, this home is only a 40 minute drive into the city & only 1.2 miles from the Palos Park Metra station. Near shopping, dining, golf courses, abundant forest preserves & walking trails. With little rustic touches around every corner - this home is an absolute dream for those in love with nature.