Water views, wooded privacy and a quiet, low-traffic dead-end street set the stage for this extensively updated home in Beechwood Island Estates on Twin Lakes. Positioned directly across from the channel/canal of West Twin Lake, the home enjoys a beautiful water view and easy access to the Twin Lakes lifestyle, including lake privileges, private beach & clubhouse. Inside, the spacious three-level layout offers over 3,000 total square feet, including the finished portion of the lower level. Numerous windows fill the home with abundant natural light and bring the surrounding water and wooded setting indoors. The 2023 updates include a renovated primary bath with custom tile shower, quartz vanity and tile floor; renovated hall bath with custom tile tub/shower, tile floor and vintage-inspired vanity; new lighting throughout; LVP flooring in most rooms; tile bathroom floors; and fresh interior paint. The main living spaces feature a bright foyer, formal dining room with crown molding and chair rail, living room with crown molding and gas fireplace with remote and a family room/library with built-in shelving. The kitchen features granite countertops and nice appliances. The upper level offers four bedrooms, including a primary suite with two closets. The finished lower level adds versatile space for a game/recreation room, music room and laundry, with additional unfinished storage. Outdoor living is enhanced by a large front deck, glass and screened rear sunroom and wooded surroundings. Attached 2-car garage provides convenient parking and storage. Additional features include hardwood stairs, bedroom built-in desk, laundry chute, ceiling fans, 2022 Carrier gas forced-air furnace, central air and gasoline-powered backup generator with subpanel. Enjoy the peaceful Twin Lakes setting while being close to Kent State University, downtown Kent's locally owned restaurants and coffee shops, parks, Cuyahoga River recreation, hiking and bike trails, and The Fairways at Twin Lakes.