8714 Oakwood Drive Lovely RANCH HOME on over 1/3 acre lot located on a quiet street in Gate 23 of Lakewood Manor in the Village of Lakewood. One block from the beautiful Crystal Lake's west beach with boat launch access and conveniently close to everything. This home was custom built in 2003 and has been meticulously built and maintained. Enjoy a glimpse of the lake from the backyard through an adjacent property which has direct lake views. This spacious property offers 5 bedrooms with 3 bedrooms above grade and 2 bedrooms below grade. 3.5 bathrooms with 2.5 on the main level and 1 full bathroom in the finished basement. Hardwood floors throughout the main level. Vaulted ceilings. Skylights. 2 fireplaces. Nest thermostat. The private primary bedroom features Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and a private bathroom with dual sinks, jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and skylight with vent flap. The bright kitchen with skylight overlooks the living room and features a breakfast bar, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, stove with a double oven, and eating area. Separate formal dining room. The main level also features a convenient laundry room. Light, bright, and airy living room with floor to ceiling brick fireplace. The full finished basement features 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, a small office, and a spacious living area with a second fireplace. Perfect for entertaining, the basement also features a pool table, a bar with stools that stay, and built-in shelving-making this space ideal for game nights, movie marathons, or just relaxing. Step outside to a backyard retreat featuring an extra low maintenance TimberTech composite deck and shed. The extra deep 2-car attached garage is heated with 9' tall doors and features a bonus room in the finished attic currently being used as a private office. Excellent location, around the corner from West Beach and just minutes away from lively charming downtown area, highly rated schools, 3 beaches, the Dole Mansion, Farmer's Market at The Dole, several golf courses, parks, trails, shopping, dining, Metra train, and I-90. Within a short distance, you'll find endless opportunities for leisure and recreation. Additional features and recent updates: Hardwood floors on main level and refinished - June 2024; Freshly painted interior - July 2024; Painted kitchen cabinets - July 2024; Deck - 2019; Triple pane windows - 2019; Fiber cement siding on shed and house - October 2023; Water heater - 2017; Brick and fiber cement siding exterior; oversized aluminum seamless gutters and downspouts with gutter guards; concrete driveway; Two 9 foot wide x 8 foot high garage doors for easy access; Two car attached garage is extra deep 24 feet wide x 28 feet deep; Finished basement with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, private home office, apple closet and storage space; Crown moulding; Cathedral ceiling is 17 feet tall in living room; Skylights; 2 full masonry fireplaces are natural gas and wood burning; Composite TimberTech deck: Detached utility shed; Large private office above the garage 370 sqft; Mature trees and privacy hedge; Public boat ramp is 100 yards away; Public beach is 150 yards away; Lake view; Situated at the end of a peaceful no-traffic street. Don't miss this stunning ranch!