GALENA, IL 61036 42 Shorewood Drive

Spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5 Galena Territory retreat with many recent updates tucked in the trees near the end of Shorewood Drive and offering seasonal views of Lake Galena mixed with wooded privacy and beautiful natural scenery surrounding. Light and bright main level features airy living room with cathedral wood-clad ceiling above, big windows that highlight the beautiful forested backdrop, and woodburning fireplace with ornate mantel surround, open dining area with ample room to entertain that feeds to large screened porch and expansive rear deck where you can enjoy the seasonal wooded lake views and abundant nature, gracious kitchen with quartz counters, eat-at breakfast bar, loads of cabinetry and huge pantry space, convenient powder room for guests, and generous primary suite with upgraded quartz vanity top, adjoining bath that offers whirlpool tub and separate shower. Head upstairs to find a landing with overlook of living room below, two generous guest bedrooms each with extra alcove space for desk or sitting area, and a nicely appointed full bathroom with more quartz tops to share between. Finished walk-out lower level is a haven of recreation and relaxation, offering a sweeping rec room with wet bar that flows directly to an equally roomy family room with access to rear, combining for plenty of area to spread out and enjoy, additional comfortable guest bedroom, well-adorned full bath, laundry area, and utility room. Take in the gorgeous, wooded setting from a number of outdoor spots, including the aforementioned rear deck, screened porch, or front concrete patio greeted by concrete stairs from parking area. Updates and upgrades include fresh flooring installed everywhere excepting baths and laundry room, quartz counters and kitchen/bath fixtures installed throughout (all in 2022), recessed LED lighting in the basement (2022), all interior walls and ceilings painted, and front, side and furnace room doors replaced (2022), updated furnace and water heater (2018), and shingles and gutters redone (2016). Sold furnished with some exclusions and to be transferred via separate bill of sale. Location is not far from Thunder Bay Falls, and offers convenient access to all the amenities of The Galena Territory, including Owners' Club with indoor pool, outdoor pool, multi-sport gym, fitness facility and outdoor tennis, tranquil Lake Galena with newly built Marina and Pavilion, and miles of paved and unpaved trails to explore, plus quick access to all the championship golf, dining, and spa facilities of Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa.