First time available in 3 decades! This is one of those special places that once you find it, you won’t want to leave. The allure lies in the exceptional 2.5 acre wooded setting on a pond where nature is abundant and part of the daily fabric of life. Deer, turkey, fox and fowl are there for your visual entertainment everyday. You’ll not only enjoy the wildlife around you but you’ll most likely want to get out and enjoy some paddle boarding, kayaking, and perhaps a little hockey or snowshoeing on the pond, your all-season playground. All of this wooded gorgeousness, but you’re not miles away from your community - you’re right in the midst of it within a few quick minutes to shopping conveniences, both public and private schools, parks, and even walkable to downtown Mahtomedi. The home itself has been reimagined with modern fresh finishes, but the charm remains. You’ll fall in love the minute you walk into the sunroom with views that look like artwork. The hearthroom adjacent to the kitchen with a woodburning fireplace offers that welcoming spot for intimate conversations or just a great place to keep an eye on the family chef. They will love the new kitchen, a bright spot in the home with loads of cabinetry, new appliances, and stylish quartz countertops with matching slab backsplash. The main floor is truly flooded with natural light and offers both the intimate and the more formal spaces you are looking for. Upstairs you’ll find all four generous bedrooms including an owner’s suite, a large “kids” bathroom, and the laundry room. The walkout lower level is your carte blanche! The ideal space for entertaining, recreation, exercise, or workspace. Come see for yourself and start making plans to settle in for a decade or three!