Don't let the classic Cape Cod facade fool you - this expansive homestead sits on 2.3 private acres in New Hartford with the character and features you have been searching for. Exposed wooden beams, wide-plank hardwood floors, and a brick fireplace with high-efficiency wood stove insert create the cozy, rustic ambiance you simply can't manufacture. The oversized rooms feel nothing like a typical Cape - extending below grade, where an additional 550+ square feet of finished basement space provides a versatile living room and dedicated office area, expanding your options without sacrificing the home's warm character. Step outside to a private pond (get your fishing pole ready), a sparkling in-ground pool, and a large back deck perfect for entertaining - a true four-season outdoor retreat. A premium Weil-McLain Gold cast-iron boiler - the industry workhorse built to last 30+ years - paired with the wood stove insert delivers genuine heating redundancy. Twin 330-gallon oil tanks (660-gal total) let you buy fuel in bulk and control your energy costs. Private well with Well-X-Trol pressure system and whole-house water filtration means zero monthly water bill. Updated 200-amp electrical panel with generator hookup rounds out a home built for true self-sufficiency. Recent updates include a new architectural roof, a newer Frigidaire refrigerator and Bosch 500 series dishwasher, and a newer radon bubbler pump. Situated on a quiet road with easy access to Routes 44 and 202.