2153 Sweet Briar Lane Custom, meticulously-maintained ranch with a finished basement in Emerald Ridge! Sip your morning coffee on the covered front porch before stepping through the entryway (ceramic tile) and into the marvelous 26x17 living room with 13ft vaulted cathedral ceiling, corner gas fireplace & sliders to the deck; the perfect spot to cozy up with a good book! The open-concept kitchen is truly the focal point of your home, boasting all stainless steel LG appliances, durable Corian countertops, hickory cabinets, ceramic tile flooring, an island, breakfast bar, pantry and ample counter/cabinet space! Three spacious bedroom (including master with tray ceiling, LED lighting, full bath en suite with jetted tub, 9x7 walk-in closet), a full guest bath & laundry room (LG washer & dryer stay) round out your main level, while the FINISHED daylight basement affords plenty of added space for entertaining, thanks to the airy & bright 25x21 rec room (plus bar nook), fourth bedroom (French doors, could serve as a home office) and third full bathroom! This space could make for a wonderful media/game room, home theater, playroom or home gym! Two unfinished areas (including large utility room) offer abundant storage potential! Host friends for cookouts this summer in your private (fenced) backyard retreat, featuring an elevated 14x12 composite deck! So many wonderful builder upgrades: attached 2.5-car garage with overhead storage, newer roof (2023) in-ground sprinkler/irrigation system, Kinetico water treatment system, sump pump with battery backup, solid 6-panel doors, rounded drywall corners, 200 amp electrical service, all within a great neighborhood with a park & playground, minutes from Heavilin Elementary school & easy access to beautiful downtown Valpo! Affordable HOA and low taxes! Schedule your showing today!