3 Basswood Ln, Galena, IL 61036

Absolutely gorgeous 3 bed, 4.5 bath Galena Territory retreat with lots of updates and upgrades sited on manicured .76-acre rear sloping lot with ample yard and beautifully wooded backdrop featuring an incredible two car garage haven with unfinished upper storage room and finished lower level with walk-out and full bathroom. Covered front porch with plenty of room to relax and take in the natural surroundings greets you upon approach, and opens to light and bright main level that houses airy living room with cathedral ceilings and wood-burning fireplace, separate dining area with direct access to large, screened porch and expansive rear deck overlooking the woods behind, modern kitchen with granite counters, eat-at peninsula, stainless appliances, and attractive cabinetry, spacious primary suite with more cathedral ceilings, huge walk-in closet with window, and adjoining full bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower, and double vanity, newly added laundry room with storage cabinetry and sink basin, and updated powder room with stunning floating vanity. Finished walk-out lower level offers sweeping family room with built-in bookcases and direct access to rear patio, two comfortable guest bedrooms (one a suite with private bath), two nicely appointed bathrooms, and utility room that feeds to roomy unfinished mud room/storeroom with its own walk-out access to rear. Follow the breezeway to the garage sanctuary to find two car vehicle space plus work area on main level, staircase access to generous unfinished storage area above with fixed industrial shelving, and additional staircase access to finished lower level currently used as an immaculately-kept woodworking area that would make a wonderful hobby room, fitness area, additional family room and even has its own full bathroom, rear walk-out door, and its own separate heat and a/c (the finished area in the lower level is approximately 648 sq ft. and is included in lower level square footage and total house square footage, as per Jo Daviess County Assessor info). Clean landscaping with use of rock beds surrounds the property and highlights the exterior. Lot is bordered by greenspace to the East in the rear and to the South. Updates since 2021 include new 6" Gutters, new furnace and A/C unit for house, new sidewalk and front yard drainage, new water softener, renovated to add laundry room with new washer/dryer, updated powder room, new flooring on main and lower levels everywhere except kitchen/dining space and primary bath, replaced most interior light fixtures, and more. Location is just minutes from Eagle Ridge's "The General" Golf Course, Highlands Restaurant, and Country Store, and convenient to all amenities of The Galena Territory including Owners' Club with indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness room, multi-sport gym, and outdoor tennis, beautiful 220-acre Lake Galena, and miles of trails!