Check out this amazing four-bedroom townhome nestled within the beautiful Lake Barrington Shores wooded gated community with plenty of sought after amenities like tennis, pickleball courts, marina, fitness/community center, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna plus more! Over $30,000 in upgrades/renovations made to this rarely available Essex model located on an 18-hole golf course overlooking the 11th fairway and green. Entering through a private courtyard leads to the foyer and spacious kitchen featuring subway tile backsplash, granite countertops and upgraded new stainless steel appliances in 2020. Breakfast area features sliders that lead to the private paver brick courtyard. Main floor includes hardwood floors in living room and dining room areas and with crown molding in many rooms. The primary bedroom upstairs has sliders that open to a recently replaced Juliette balcony overlooking the golf course and comes with an en suite bath with oversized shower. Down the hallway are two additional good-sized bedrooms and a full bath. There is one bedroom on the main level that can serve as an office with a half bath and a bonus room in the lower level with a closet that can make this function as a five-bedroom home! The newly enclosed stairwell - unique to this unit - leading to the private spacious lower level walkout is accessed through a lockable entry door that was added on the main floor. Lower level includes a full bath (with new walk-in shower), wet bar sink, cabinetry, mid-size fridge, wood burning fireplace and the bonus room with closet. Two and a half car garage accessed through courtyard. Upgrades include a new central air heat pump system, water heater, garbage disposal, new siding and gutters. Additionally, a new garage door will be replaced before closing! Buyers are required to pay three months of association dues and an application fee, which is managed through Condo Seven. Come see this uniquely situated unit on a quiet cul de sac location. Motivated seller and being sold "as is."