This charming, traditional home is situated in a quiet subdivision in Barrington! Located 35 miles northwest of Chicago, Barrington boasts a small-town atmosphere in a country/suburban setting. This town features an historic downtown area, large areas of wetlands and forest preserves, parks and equestrian farms. Located off Route 14 and near Interstate 90, this beautifully maintained home is close to schools, shopping and outdoor activities. Area points of interest include Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Crabtree Forest Preserve, Elgin Riverboat Casino and OHare International Airport. Local shopping destinations include Springfield Mall, Deer Park Town Center and the Woodfield Mall. This two-story home features a brick fascia and vinyl exterior, four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Nicely landscaped beds surround the front of the home, providing a nice focal point in the front yard. A large, blacktop driveway leads to the two-car garage with a service door. The covered front porch, complete with a porch swing, leads to the front door, flanked by side windows. The landscaped, private backyard is surrounded by a wood privacy fence, and showcases the huge deck. This deck is perfect for entertaining or relaxing with friends and family! Lovely stone benches rest beneath towering evergreens, adding to the park-like feel of the expansive backyard. Some of the recent updates to this bright, inviting home include a freshly painted interior, a remodeled basement and a recently painted exterior. Plush, mauve carpeting appears throughout the home, including the living room, the dining room and the four bedrooms. Hardwood floors can be found in the foyer, the powder room and the kitchen, while ceramic tile floors appear in the bathrooms, the laundry room and the mud room.The family room and the finished basement feature neutral, Berber carpeting, while the dining room, located to the left of the foyer, features a formal chandelier. The living room is located to the right of the foyer and showcases a beautiful picture window. The kitchen boasts bleached wood cabinets and laminate countertops. Bleached wood molding and trim appear in the kitchen and throughout the home. Other features in this kitchen include a pantry, a chair rail and a breakfast bar. The adjacent eating area includes a ceiling fan/light combo and sliding glass doors to the deck. A wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter and a commanding brick surround creates a cozy feel in the nearby family room. The laundry room and the mud room, located off the garage and near the kitchen, feature cabinet storage and a side-by-side washer and a dryer. A powder room is located on the main floor of the home. Upstairs, a double door entry leads to the generously sized master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and a walk-in closet. The attached master bathroom, which also boasts a vaulted ceiling, includes double sinks. Detailed tile work surrounds a stand-alone shower and a large soaking tub. The second bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and a walk-in closet, while the third and fourth bedrooms both include double closets. A vaulted ceiling with a bright skylight, a double vanity and a shower/tub combo appear in the hallway bathroom. The full, finished basement offers an abundance of storage and living space! Other amenities of this home include window treatments, a water softener, a humidifier and a back-up sump pump. The hot water heater is just three years old! Take the virtual tour at www.buyowner.com and enter C H I 14750.