Country roads, take me home!! Just on the outskirts of upper North Mankato you'll find this gorgeous home, in a beautifully serene & friendly neighborhood...Kerns Estates!! This 4+ bed, 2.5 bath home & property has been meticulously cared for and is now awaiting its next owner to love it and put their own touches on it! Walk into the large foyer and take in the immense natural sunlight and open floor plan! To your left is a fantastic front room/den and a large, formal dining room. Enter the main space and you have your large kitchen and huge family room! Head out through the patio door to your private ravine oasis! Lots of closets/storage and a convenient half bath on this level, too! Up the broad staircase, you'll find a wide hallway with a nice landing, huge laundry room...super convenient to the extra large, four bedrooms! The primary suite is tucked away just enough from the three bedrooms and boasts a large room, huge walk-in closet and massive, full bathroom, with a double vanity sink, separate shower and large, jetted tub. The three additional bedrooms are quite large, with two of them having rare and wonderful walk-in closets! Heading down to the basement you'll find a huge space, ready for your finishing, with an egress window for a fifth bedroom, if desired. Tons of space down here to make it what you want it to be! The three stall, heated garage allows for lots of toys or shop space. To round out the amazing features of this home is the sprawling 1.78 acres with the private backyard, an easy-to-maintain above ground, heated pool and an incredible deck/entertaining space to give you the feeling you're at a private resort! Don't delay in touring this gorgeous home! Make your dream of living out of town...a reality! And just a few minutes from all the conveniences...it's simply a slice of goodness!