If you're waiting for that log cabin style home, nestled on Hawk Lake, now is your chance..... Built for that cabin feel, you'll be able to escape into this retreat year round. Inside the main living area is a great room, with open floor plan & cathedral ceilings. The wall of cascading windows peers over the wrap around (composite) decking / balcony , displaying the beautiful lake and nature trails across the way. Kitchen is updated with granite counters, a spacious island with breakfast bar, separate dining area, and plenty of cabinets with pantry and roll out drawers. Loft area above is used as a master bedroom and shows like a dream.....The 2 guest bedrooms are tastefully done and spacious, with enough room for multiple beds. In the full, walkout basement you will find 9 foot ceilings, a freshly finished basement floor, with a newer full bath, full size laundry room, and workshop area! Laundry room has a utility sink and plenty of room for storage. Basement sliding doors leads out to the amazing patio. Built with patio pavers, and finished off stone half walls and firepit area. Plenty of room for entertaining. Head down the ramp to your private floating boat doc. The water tends to be about 8 feet at the dock and about 15 feet in the middle of the lake, perfect for those water activities. If you prefer to just relax, sit on the porch swing and soak in the moment. This is a private gated community. We have miles of fresh water channels, lakes, and marshes all interconnecting. This is the place to fish, swim, or boat, where it can reach 42 feet deep in some areas. (BIG FISH POSSIBILITIES!) Wildlife is abundant as well. This association includes a club house, community pool, a separate sand beach, pavilion, dog park, volleyball and basketball area (other games as well). They offer plenty of family and group activities. Other important notes: Close to I55 & only 60 Mins. from Chicago. Only Electric Boats & Golf Carts allowed. Association Dues are on a tiered basis and depend on the time you spend at the property- . Dues include water, sewer and garbage, pool. Buyer / Buyer's agent to call Shadow Lakes to verify all rules / info. Lot size and square footage is estimated. Items to remember :Water heater, washer and dryer are all newer. Loft area could be used as a bonus or recreation room. There are concrete footings under the patio. Super clean shed with electric & cement slab. All personal property, golf cart, boat, and black cabinets in the basement are negotiable outside the sale of this home.