Stroll past beautiful ponds and to neighborhood schools and playfields from this elegant home, nestled in The Lakes. Inside, discover a perfect floor plan and quiet waterside setting, just steps from award-winning Lakeridge elementary and Islander Middle School. Generous formal and informal living areas offer wonderful entertaining spaces. Living room with vaulted ceilings flows easily into large dining room. A chef's kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances & large island opens to oversized family room with warm brick fireplace & oak woodwork. Large patio offers outdoor lounging and grilling while listening to a gentle waterfall. Watch baby ducklings hatch and grow to adulthood on the pond, along with the occasional heron & diving bird. A tucked-away paneled study with closet provides quiet WFH, guest bedroom or in-law's room. Stylish powder room & laundry room on main level. Upstairs, an exceptional primary suite awaits with a water view, dual walk-in closets, organizers, built-in makeup vanity & luxe 5-piece bath with sumptuous 2-person jetted tub. Three more bedrooms + full bath complete the upper level with new carpet & paint throughout. Two expansive attic areas, a spacious 3-car garage & a modern, energy-efficient heat pump deliver great storage & year-round comfort. Vibrant trails & parks, south end shops & dining and MI Country Club within walking distance. Rare offering of a quality Buchan-built home in one of Mercer Island's most serene neighborhoods!