A rare and refined offering — welcome to your private retreat in paradise, just a short stroll from the tranquil shores of Buffalo Lake. Nestled on nearly an acre of beautifully landscaped and treed land, this exceptional 5-bedroom bungalow offers the perfect blend of luxury, serenity, and lifestyle. Whether you are seeking a full-time residence or the ultimate four-season escape, this home invites you to live immersed in nature without sacrificing comfort or quality. Start your day on the front deck with coffee and birdsong while the birds splash in the birdbath or relax on the expansive 31’x25’ cedar back deck, surrounded by trees, rock gardens, a thoughtfully designed fire pit area and watching the many mule deer that frequent the property — creating a true resort-like atmosphere. Inside, the heart of the home is a custom floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplace with a top-of-the-line Renaissance wood-burning insert, handcrafted mantel, and built-in metal fabricated wood box — an inviting and impressive centerpiece. The living room is bright and airy, featuring a wall of oversized windows and a skylight that floods the space with natural light and enhances the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The chef’s kitchen includes new gas cooktop, wall oven, and dishwasher, and newer stainless steel appliances including a fridge and microwave. Adjacent to the kitchen is an offset dinette space surrounded by windows, providing a charming spot for casual dining with beautiful views of the outdoors overlooking one of the many rock gardens. Fresh paint and custom window coverings add polish and warmth throughout. On the main floor, you will find a spacious primary bedroom with a beautifully updated full ensuite, a second bedroom, and another fully renovated full bath — perfect for family or guests. The fully finished basement features three additional bedrooms, a third full bath with quartz counter and custom walk-in shower, plus a cozy media room, large recreation space perfect for a pool table, laundry room with washer and dryer, and a utility room with new furnace and new hot water heater. Additional highlights include a newly poured concrete driveway that greets you as you enter the property, complemented with poured walkways, patio and additional parking. The 24’x24’ insulated and heated garage contains a workbench with overhead tool storage pegboard making it an ideal space for projects and extra storage. An adjacent 20’x12’ powered shed provides for storage of landscaping/gardening tools and on and off water toys. The surrounding landscape is well designed with retaining wall, rock gardens, and inviting outdoor spaces. This is truly a turnkey home with nothing left to do but move in and enjoy as it has been lovingly maintained inside and out, with high-end upgrades and thoughtful touches throughout. This is the kind of property that promises maintenance-free living for years to come — in a peaceful, forested setting just minutes from the water’s edge. (id:51532)
