Welcome home to this meticulously maintained two-story home in the sought-after Dougherty Ridge neighborhood, tucked into a peaceful setting that feels both private and offers conveniences of local highways and shopping. Inside, fresh neutral paint welcomes you into the traditional floorplan offering plenty of room to spread out with two living areas, a formal dining room, and a light-filled breakfast room. The updated kitchen includes white cabinetry, solid surface counters, black/SS appliances, and ceramic tile flooring. The open floorplan connects the kitchen, breakfast room, and family room – featuring new LVP flooring and a cozy gas fireplace – providing excellent functionality for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet. The primary ensuite features a private bath, walk-in closet, and direct access to a covered, front-facing deck, creating a unique space to enjoy a quiet morning or evening outdoors. The finished lower level adds even more versatility with a spacious recreation room, half bath, large laundry area, and plenty of storage space. Outdoor living truly shines here. The screened-in porch offers a quiet, private setting overlooking the backyard and common grounds. The additional deck provides even more space to grill and enjoy the outdoors. Downstairs, a lower-level patio offers yet another inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. Thinking about adding a hot tub? Electrical is already installed and wired beneath the deck, making it easy to create your own backyard oasis. Safety is made simple with an elaborate hard-wired security/surveillance system, central monitoring station, smoke detectors, and a mail-alert notification system. Thoughtful updates provide added peace of mind, including a new C-4 roof (2024), siding, gutters, downspouts, gutter guards, windows, doors, custom high-end screens, doors, skylight on the back porch, lightning suppressor, new sewer lateral line with cleanouts, and April-Air humidification system and ultra-light purification system on the furnace. Located in the desirable City of Des Peres, residents enjoy the advantage of no municipal taxes, plus city-provided trash and recycling services. Dougherty Ridge is an active community where neighbors enjoy favorite traditions like the annual Easter egg hunt, summer BBQ, Fourth of July Popsicle Parade, and Halloween festivities. Parkway South School District, easy access to major highways, shopping, dining, parks, and the Des Peres Lodge & Recreation Center, this home truly leaves nothing out!