Lovingly maintained by longtime owners, exuding charm & quality upgrades to be enjoyed for years to come, you will instantly feel at home here! A more picture perfect setting would be tough to find, as this home is surrounded by a sprawling acre of green grass,adorned with trees & colorful plantings, offering a private backyard retreat. A lg Trex Deck with aluminum spindles, offers an outdoor living space for summer gatherings,or a blissful place to sit & relax, and take in the views and sounds of nature. There are 2 entries into the home the formal front entrance, by way of a covered porch, into the formal living/dining area, or a side entry from the driveway, where French doors lead you to a fabulous 19x17 great room addition, boasting a 15 ft vaulted ceiling w/exposed beams, Palladian window, HW flooring the natural "hub" of the home, as the space offers a sitting rm & additional dining area, & is open into the meticulously remodeled kitchen. This is a great place to entertain and gather, especially in the warmer months, as the living space is extended to the deck/yard. A conveniently located full bath with all of the updates, too! The kitchen was remodeled in 2012, featuring antique white cabinets, new SS appliances (HE Bosch DW!),hardware, granite c/t with breakfast bar, walk-in pantry.Proceed to the formal DR with corner hutch and base cabinets, connected to the formal LR, with a wood clad picture window that offers a panoramic view of your backyard, stone FP w/ Vermont Castings insert w/ variable fan, built in bookshelves, and a 1 yr young custom Andersen window that looks out to the deck area; natural light radiates into this space a cozy room to enjoy all of the seasons! The Master BR is on this level, featuring 2 closets, HW flooring & ceiling fan. The bathroom has been renovated also-new plumbing, fixtures, corian vanity top..clean and freshly updated! The 2nd BR is next door, & the remaining 2 bedrooms are just up the nearby staircase-both spacious, w/pine flooring (1 w/carpet over pine floors), plenty of storage space in closets and eaves, Andersen skylights, and a powder rm for convenience (plenty of room to add a shower, if a 3rd full bath is desired!). The lower level offers a finished, w/o basement with lg windows, and direct interior access to your oversized 2 car garage! A 14x13 laundry/storage rm completes this level. See attached "upgrade list" (too many to list here!). A little piece of paradise in an award winning school district!