Hard to find 4 bed, 2.5 bath home with private wooded backyard in Carmel's highly desirable Lake Forest neighborhood! This beautifully updated home offers the perfect combination of space, privacy, and move in ready condition. Welcoming two story entry opens to a light and bright interior featuring fresh paint and brand new carpet throughout. The open concept kitchen and family room are ideal for entertaining with granite countertops, breakfast bar, cozy fireplace, and stunning views of the wooded rear yard. Formal living and dining rooms offer abundant natural light and hardwood floors. Main level office with built in bookcases provides flexible space for working from home, playroom, or study area. Spacious owner's suite features vaulted ceilings, double walk in closets, and a luxurious bath with large vanity, granite countertops, garden tub, and separate shower. Three additional oversized bedrooms include ceiling fans and generous closet space. Enjoy peaceful mornings or evenings from the screened porch or paver patio overlooking the fully fenced backyard backing to mature woods for exceptional privacy. It is rare to find a lot like this at any price in Carmel! Fantastic location close to five parks, shopping, dining, and award winning Carmel Clay Schools!