40354 N Belle Foret Drive This gorgeous custom built 3600 sq ft French Country-style home on a 1.26-acre wooded lot is set on a dead-end street in an exclusive subdivision and provides the perfect retreat for serene country living. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms, each with an attached full bath, as well as a large bonus room, perfect for a workout- or playroom, or a guest suite. A cozy loft, together with a private balcony that provides an opportunity to watch the local wildlife, completes the second level. On the main level, the comfortable family room with a gas and wood-burning fireplace provides warmth and immediately makes you feel at home. A full-wall built-in wooden shelf, designed and installed by HGTV celebrity Tiffany Brooks, offers ample room for a TV, books and artwork. The sunroom boasts a two-story ceiling and loads of natural light. The kitchen has a beautiful breakfast nook with a picturesque view of the backyard. A bright and spacious home office with high-speed internet access via fiber optic cable is perfect for working remotely. Every window in the house offers beautiful views of the surrounding woods. Multiple closets throughout the hallways offer plenty of storage space. The property features attached two- and one-car garages and a freshly resealed driveway. The two-car garage has a direct entry to the basement. The 9 ft partial English basement is unfinished but has plumbing for a bathroom. This home has been exceptionally well maintained with major updates already done for you: new high-efficiency water heater installed in 2025, two high-efficiency furnaces and humidifiers replaced in 2024, new induction cooktop installed in 2024, air conditioners exchanged in 2023, dishwasher renewed in 2020, roof and gutters replaced in 2019 (50-year transferable warranty). Energy-efficient windows and a modern security system add to the comfort and peace of mind, making this home move-in ready for its new owners. The property is just minutes away from the Van Patten Woods forest preserve, which offers plenty of outdoor recreational activities. ***Click on each picture in the virtual tour and move around to see the full room.**** Invisible Dog Fence*****