Picturesque on Pruess! Nestled on 19.71 picturesque acres, this custom-designed, owner built and occupied, raised-ranch home offers a rare combination of quality craftsmanship, privacy, and natural beauty. Boasting approximately 1,800 square feet of above-grade living space plus an additional 1,740 square feet in the lower level, 433 square feet of which is finished, this home provides plenty of room to live, work, and entertain. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with generously sized bedrooms and cedar-lined closets throughout. Abundant Andersen windows fill the living and dining rooms with natural light while framing peaceful views of the surrounding landscape. The dining room patio door opens to one of three decks, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors and offering the perfect setting to enjoy the property's natural backdrop. A striking natural stone fireplace serves as the centerpiece of the main living area, while the walk-out lower level features a stone floor, French doors, and additional flexible living space. The owners' commitment to quality is evident throughout, including hardwood flooring crafted from ash trees harvested directly from the property, a new heat pump/air conditioning system, installed within the last year and a new furnace for cost effective efficiency. With almost 20-acres, this property is a nature lover's dream, featuring a diverse mix of mature maple, white pine, Norway spruce, beech, catulpa, red oak, and wild cherry trees, along with apple and peach trees, grapevines, gorgeous flower gardens, and raised vegetable beds. Brick-paver walkways and patios, stone retaining walls with integrated steps, and multiple outdoor living spaces create an inviting environment in every season. Completing the package is a 30' x 56' pole barn with a concrete floor, two (16 foot and 20 foot) doors and a 30-amp electrical panel, providing exceptional space for equipment, hobbies, storage, or a workshop. A truly special property where thoughtful design, me