LAND: Gentle hills, two ponds, mature trees in the yard, scenic mountain views a picture book setting. Trees outline the perimeter of the property. The property is completely fenced to provide a nice yard and also hay pasture for a few cows or horses. The graveled driveway runs up the middle of the property to the house, situated on a hill near the back of the 20 acres. The land is mostly open pasture and meadow dotted with shade trees.

HOME: This tri-level home was constructed in 1970 and has been well-maintained & recently updated. The exterior is native stone and vinyl siding that looks like cedar shakes. This 2610 sf home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, a large family room, two fireplaces, and a patio. Central heat and air. There is a detached 3-car garage with a shop, 2 storage buildings, a hay barn, loafing shed, and another building currently used as a summer kitchen. Some of the recent updates include freshly painted walls throughout the home, hardwood flooring in the kitchen, living room and dining room; a large covered deck and another deck built in the trees for the young at heart. The roof on the home and summer kitchen were replaced early in 2011.

Entry Level

ENTRY: 14 x 10 Flagstone floor and a wall of native stone with 2 built-in planter boxes. The native stone wall houses the fireplace in the living room on the main floor. Stairs lead up to the main level.

FAMILY ROOM: 27.8 x 19.3 x 15.7 This spacious area has plenty of room for tv, games, and entertaining. Native stone covers a large section of one wall around the wood-burning fireplace (with insert). The floors are tile. You can access the kitchen and back patio from the family room. There is a small pantry, handy to the kitchen. New ceiling fan/light fixture; recessed accent lights.

LAUNDRY ROOM: 5.2 x 6.7 Washer/dryer connections within shelves overhead; linen cabinet.

GUEST BATH: Located off the laundry room. 1/2 bath has a commode and sink; bead board and textured walls.

Main Level

LIVING ROOM/DINING AREA: 23 x 14 Beautiful views, a bay window that brings in natural light, and a native stone fireplace make this a very comfortable space. The fireplace has a propane insert and flagstone hearth. New ceiling fan/light fixture. The walls between the living room, kitchen and dining areas have been opened up for better traffic flow.

KITCHEN: 23 x 13.3 A new breakfast bar with a black marble top was installed in 2010. The bar includes large storage drawers at each end and a wine rack on one side. Enjoy the beautiful views and access to the deck through the new French doors with built-in blinds. Maytag refrigerator and built-in oven installed in 2008. There is a dishwasher and propane cook-top. Countertops and backsplash are ceramic tile; Corian sink. The oak cabinets were refinished in 2008. All kitchen appliances are included in sale of property. New ceiling fan/light fixture.

COVERED DECK: 32 x 28

Upper Level

HALL BATH: White ceramic tile surrounds the tub, the two farmhouse style sinks, and covers the countertop and backsplash. Matching black framed mirrors and new lighting, storage underneath the sinks as well as over the commode. Handy linen storage at the end of the tub. Tile flooring. There are safety bars in the tub and commode area.

MASTER BEDROOM: 17 x 13.3 Neutral carpet, textured walls and ceiling. Ceiling fan with lights; two standard closets.

MASTER BATH: White ceramic tile on the walls, shower surround and countertop. Farmhouse style sink with storage below and mirror above.

BEDROOM 2: 19 x 10 Great views of the property. Carpet, standard closet, built-in shelves on one wall. Ceiling fan with lights

BEDROOM 3/OFFICE: 11 x 13.3 Carpet; New ceiling fan/light fixure; standard closet.

Coat closet and linen closet in hallway.

DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP: 30 x 50 Metal building on a slab with an oversized 3 car garage in the front. Back section is currently being used as a studio and has newly installed French doors. The original overhead door for truck/tractor parking is still in place. There are plenty of storage cabinets, shelves and pegboard. There is a wall-mounted propane heater and a separate air conditioner.

SUMMER KITCHEN: 12x 30 Equipped with a sink, propane heater, and window a/c unit. The current owner has installed a refrigerator and range. Great for entertaining and feeding friends who gather around the fire pit just outside. There is a concrete slab at the back of the summer kitchen.perfect place for extra grills. Appliances in the summer kitchen are not included in the sale of the property.

BARN: Pole barn for hay and tractor storage; separate tack room. Feeding stalls along one exterior wall. There is also a small loafing shed just behind the barn.

WATER: 2 ponds One of which is about 1.5 acres. Good fishing right on the property.

STORAGE BUILDING: 8 x 14

GARDEN SHED: 8 x 10

TAXES: $1447.70 estimated for 2011

PRICE: $218,000

COMMENTS: This is a beautiful piece of property that offers privacy and yet has neighbors close enough to pitch in when its time to cut hay. Consider using the family room as a home daycare, or convert the studio to an office for an easy commute to work.

Private drive with home at end of road to assure privacy. Scenic view of mountains in the distance.