Just blocks to Leawood Elementary and Middle Schools! This spacious and spotless 1.5 story home in sought after Verona Gardens has it all! Enter into a marble-tiled entryway with a home office/den to the right and a formal sitting area (or play/homeschool room) on the left. Walk under the catwalk into a large family room with hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, huge skylight, wooden beams, and a brick fireplace. Open to the family room is a formal dining room with built-ins for display and storage. At the back of the house is a large kitchen with walk-in pantry and custom cabinetry that includes appliance bays, folding spice racks, and pull-out shelving. There is also a breakfast eating area and a sunroom, both of which lead to a 3-tiered 1100 square foot deck in the back yard. At the other end of main floor is a large primary bedroom with en suite, his and her closets, and a private door to the back deck. There is also a second bedroom, second full bath, and a laundry room with half bath on the main floor. Upstairs you will find two very large bedrooms, one with a reading nook under the window and a walk-in closet, and an updated, tiled bathroom. In the full basement you will find a third garage space, workshop, plenty of storage, an entertainment/work-out space, sound studio, another office, and a secret, secure room. Zoned HVAC is only 2 years old. The property also boasts an upper, lower and circular driveway, front patio area, and new landscaping. Location has quick access to the area's best shopping and restaurants, parks with running & cycling trails, and quick highway access. Pre-listing inspection and sewer inspection completed.