Tucked away in the woods near the Boardman River is a haven of both luxury and comfort, surrounded by 8.13 acres of lushly wooded land with frontage on Plains Creek. Set at the end of a private road for the ultimate in seclusion, this location is still only minutes to downtown Traverse City, along with the south and east sides of town. Pride-of-ownership abounds in every space of this lovely ranch home which has been beautifully designed, carefully maintained and updated. Highlights of the main level include quartz counters and a breakfast nook in the kitchen, wood floors in the kitchen and dining room, a stone gas fireplace and cathedral ceilings in the living room, a private bath with Corian counters and walk-in closet in the primary suite, a perfect laundry room tucked away near the garage entrance, along with two more large bedrooms and a full bath. The walkout lower level features a spacious family room with a wet bar with display cabinets and accent lighting, a fourth bedroom, a third full bath, an office, and a quaint writing nook with a raw-edge wood counter. Designed to maximize your enjoyment of the surrounding property, the home also features a covered front porch, back deck and patio, along with a fire pit. Speaking of enjoying the property, you'll love hunting for morels which grow abundantly in the spring, right out your front door in the mulched area underneath the tall trees! Set one foot inside this home and you'll never want to leave!