The art of living: you'll perfect it in this beautifully expansive South Lyon home in sought-after Carriage Trace, offering that rare combination of space, warmth and timeless elegance. Generous rooms, abundant natural light, and a perfectly livable floor plan create a home that feels open and gracious while still offering inviting spaces to gather, unwind and simply enjoy being home. The heart of the house is the dreamy, glowing quartz-and-stainless-steel kitchen, with hand-finished custom cabinetry, a generous resort-like gathering space, a sun-filled breakfast nook and butler's pantry, all flowing naturally into the surrounding living spaces indoors and out. A beautiful two-way fireplace brings warmth and character while creating a striking architectural focal point between living areas. Vaulted ceilings and soaring, elegant windows further enhance the wonderful sense of light and openness throughout.Refinished hardwood floors, a backup generator, many newer windows, and a new sliding glass doorwall are just some of the updates revealing the loving attentiveness to detail that exemplify the well-cared-for home. In addition, a new dimensional shingle roof was installed in 2018, the high efficiency furnace in 2016 and Rheem hot water heater was new in 2019. Upstairs, four bedrooms and three full baths provide exceptional room and privacy, complemented by the convenience of an upper-level laundry room. The generous, gently luminous primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, while the additional bedrooms allow wonderful flexibility for guests, work-from-home space or creative pursuits. And there is still so much more. The enormous full daylight basement, already plumbed for a bath, opens the door to an extraordinary range of possibilities. Imagine a home theater, expansive workout room, game or recreation space, private home office, art or music studio, or even a future lower-level suite with its own living area. With its daylight windows and remarkable high-ceilinged space, this level offers the opportunity to cr