PRIVACY, SPACE & LOCATION come together in this impressive 5-bedroom, 4-bath home tucked inside the gated Preserves section of Aberdeen! Set against a beautiful wooded backdrop with abundant wildlife, this 1.5-story home offers a private setting while keeping you just minutes from downtown Valparaiso. Step inside to soaring ceilings, engineered hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light. The kitchen features newer appliances, a sunny breakfast area and a stunning double-sided gas fireplace shared with the spacious living room. A butler's pantry connects the kitchen to the formal dining room with vaulted ceilings, while the main-floor study makes an unforgettable impression with gorgeous coffered ceilings and French doors. The MAIN-FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE offers a private retreat with an ensuite bath featuring a jetted tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks and walk-in closet. Main-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. Upstairs, you'll find FOUR generously sized bedrooms, including a second bedroom with its own private ensuite bath and walk-in closet, plus an additional full bath with double sinks. And there's still room to grow! The expansive UNFINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT features daylight windows, bathroom rough-in and endless possibilities for future living space, entertaining, a home gym, theater, guest quarters and more. Recent updates include a furnace approximately 2 years old, kitchen appliances just 1-2 years old, washer and dryer approximately 3 years old, and a 2025 electric fence with collar. All kitchen appliances and washer/dryer stay! Enjoy everything Aberdeen has to offer, including a community pool, clubhouse, 18-hole public golf course, pickleball and tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, basketball courts and green spaces--all within the highly regarded Valparaiso School District and minutes from Central Park, downtown boutiques, restaurants and entertainment. THIS IS THE SPACE AND SETTING YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.