Rarely on the market, this END UNIT, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome won't last long! Ideally situated in the center of the sought after Meadowlake Community, this quiet, light-filled home boasts an open floor plan, with south, west and east exposures, wood floors on the 1st and 2nd levels and 3-heated, garage parking spaces with direct access into the lower level of the townhome. It is also one of only a handful of properties that allow for interior underground access to the Community Clubhouse with all its amenities (indoor pool, hot tub, sun deck, exercise room and party room.) You will enjoy greeting your guests at your private & covered entry which leads into a sunny foyer adjacent to a large powder room. The kitchen, the heart of the home, is flanked on one side by a huge living room with gas fireplace and the on the other by a nicely-scaled dining area perfect for entertaining. The living room features floor to ceiling sliding glass doors with direct access out to a private patio overlooking the beautiful Meadowlake pond with Swans, flowering trees and landscaped grounds. Heading to the primary bedroom, enjoy panoramic floor to ceiling views of Meadowlake's beautiful grounds. The primary bedroom suite also boasts, a huge walk-in closet and a newly renovated primary bath with double sinks, quartz countertops and marble tile. Two other nicely scaled bedrooms and another full bath complete this floor. On the lower level you will find the laundry and a large storage space and/or office area. Recent updates (in the last 9 months) include a gut rehab of the primary bath, a powder room refresh and new stainless kitchen appliances. Meadowlake is conveniently located walking distance to downtown Northfield, restaurants, library, post office, Mariano's and forest preserve trails. Sorry no dogs.