This spacious 5 bedroom, 4 bath hilltop Mankato home is located on a gorgeous lot overlooking a peaceful backyard pond. The main level of the home features a spacious open concept living area including the kitchen with center island, wall oven, granite countertops, tiled flooring, a built-in desk and walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to an informal dining room and living room with gas fireplace. Patio doors open to a large composite deck overlooking the pond. Also on the main level are a half bath, laundry room and a formal dining room and sitting room with hand polished oak flooring. An office is conveniently located just inside the front entry. The upper level of the home has a loft area that would be a great sitting area to enjoy a book or watch television. There are four good sized bedrooms on this level including two guest bedrooms connected by a full Jack & Jill bath, and the primary suite with a double vanity, corner tub, walk-in shower and huge closet. Both main and upper levels of the home are full of windows for bright natural light. The lower level of the home offers a family room with a gas fireplace, doors that walkout to a concrete patio great for grilling (there is a gas connection for fixed gas grill) or sitting by the pond. A set of French doors open to a media room wired for surround sound. A spacious bedroom and full bath are also on this level. A storage room is taped and ready to be painted. The home has many recent updates, including a new water heater in 2022, furnace in 2021, roof in 2012 and air conditioning in 2005. Millwork, doors and windows are made from hand polished/stained solid oak. The landscaping is beautiful and is maintained with an irrigation system. The three car garage is insulated and is taped and ready for a coat of paint.