UPSCALE RENTAL Discover peace and privacy in this beautifully crafted custom home nestled on a serene half-acre wooded lot complete with walking paths and creek. This thoughtfully designed residence offers a main-level primary suite and upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, offering ample room for family or guests. The step-down living room features a cozy fireplace and opens to a formal dining room with a custom pass-through butler's pantry. The bright, airy kitchen is a chef's dream with a generous pantry closet. The fully finished (partial) basement with crawl space, expands your living area with a wet bar, recreation room, full bathroom, additional bedroom, and a versatile flex room-perfect for a home office, theater, gym, or playroom. All this within short distance to Northern Illinois University (NIU), while still enjoying the tranquility of a wooded retreat.