Custom-built Craftsman style walk-out Rambler with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 6 garage stalls on 5+ acres nestled in pristine wildlife property with duck hunting pond, deer hunting field and trails adjacent to protected wetland area in back of home. Professionally landscaped with perennial gardens, fire pit and in-ground sprinkler system with 15 zones as well as outdoor outlets to gardens for optional uses. Enjoy quiet and dark starry nights, fresh air and country living where you can ride ATV’s, snowmobiles, and even horses in this sought out community of Columbus just South of Forest Lake only 30 minutes to either St. Paul or Mpls. Easy access to abundant biking/hiking trails, recreational lakes and neighboring public parks. Large covered front porch for relaxing with built in ceiling speakers, privacy screen & oscillating fan for a little breeze and shade. Spacious rear four-season porch has additional fireplace for family game nights or watching the next big game. Walk out to the maintenance-free deck for more outdoor spaces or go down to the detached 32 x 24 heated garage/shop for multiple uses with an air exhaust fan for those special projects. Open the over-head door with the mosquito net screen to extend Minnesota summer days bug free. One owner open floor plan property with Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors, 9 foot Ceilings on main floor, extensive built-in cabinets and desk in main floor office/bedroom, extra large attached 3-car garage with work bench and ample cabinets for storage. Home gym/5th bedroom has new Mannington Floors for exercise equipment or use as a bedroom. Updated security system with wide-angle cameras for front and back of home, motion detectors and door monitors. Come see everything this amazing property has to offer!