Welcome home to this light-filled 5 bedroom, 2 bath raised ranch in desirable Lake in the Hills Estates, just one block from Goose Lake! Perched atop Apache Trail, this charming home offers beautiful views, double decks, and exclusive lake and beach access available only to neighborhood residents. The bright main level features a spacious living room with a large picture window that flows into the formal dining room with access to the upper deck. The kitchen offers abundant counter space and room for a breakfast table or the addition of an island. Three main level bedrooms share a full hall bath with a dual vanity. The walkout lower level expands your living space with a cozy family room featuring a fireplace and access to the second deck, two additional bedrooms including one with a walk-in closet, an updated full bath (2019) with a walk-in shower, and a laundry room. Enjoy the large fenced backyard complete with a fire pit and storage shed, along with a 2.5-car attached garage. Recent improvements include a new roof (2021), new furnace & toilets (2019), new AC and water heater (2018). Enjoy the perfect blend of peaceful lake living and everyday convenience, just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and a public boat launch. This is the perfect place to start your next chapter.