Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath modified two-story home, set on a stunning 4.65-acre lot that offers an “up north” feel while being just minutes to town! Step inside the inviting entry with a spacious closet, leading to a large living room featuring a cozy gas fireplace with built-ins. The kitchen boasts ample cabinetry, a pantry, a breakfast bar, and Frigidaire® stove (2023). An informal dining area walks out to a generous maintenance-free 14' x 30' back deck, perfect for enjoying breathtaking country views! The main floor also features a full bath and convenient laundry room equipped with a Speed Queen® washer and dryer (2020). The upper level boasts a full bath and three spacious bedrooms, including a large bedroom with a walk-in closet. The lower level is perfect for entertaining with a large family room and features two additional bedrooms and a lower-level walk-out. The beautiful modern-style cedar sauna, added in 2019, is adjacent to a ¾ bath with tile floors. The exterior of the home features a recently added insulated and heated garage (2023) with a service door. An expansive yard offers plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors, and the walk-out lower-level leads to a serene paver patio! An option is to add animals such as horses, and additional outbuildings. Several updates in recent weeks include new carpet throughout all upper bedrooms, stairways, and a lower-level bedroom; fresh paint throughout the entire home; new living room window glass; new light fixtures and ceiling fans; updated hardware in the kitchen, upper bathroom, and main floor bathroom; resealed kitchen cabinets; landscaping; new solid-core doors on main and upper levels; new storm door and exterior lights; painted exterior doors; and a new air conditioning installed. Additional recent updates include a new dishwasher (2024), updated blinds (2024). The home also features an air-to-air exchanger and reverse osmosis water system. Conveniently located close to retail, entertainment, parks, Elk River schools, and more! Approximately 30-40 miles to the Twin Cities downtown area, and one year home warranty included!