Perfectly set up for horses and livestock, this 8.26 acre property offers 5 fenced acres ready for cattle, sheep, goats, or whatever animals you envision calling it home. Located just 23 miles south of Minot, 6 miles from Max, and only 2.5 miles off Hwy 83, you'll enjoy peaceful prairie living. This spacious 2,488 SF home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a large primary suite with a beautifully updated bathroom and closet. The main living area features a spacious living room, while the separate dining area includes a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen provides abundant cabinet and counter space with a center island and convenient laundry area nearby. An additional 18' x 20' living room on the north end of the home offers even more flexibility, complete with a large storage closet. Enjoy three separate decks off the dining room, main living room, and north living room, with prairie & rolling hill views from the front deck. The attached 32' x 32' garage is insulated and sheet rocked, providing excellent workspace and storage. Outside, the property is well-equipped with a 32' x 40' pole barn with sliding doors, tack room, and a nearby water hydrant, automatic water system, along with a 40' x 40' heated shop featuring in-floor propane boiler heat, floor drains, 240 AMP & 50 AMP outlets, an office area, and generous work/storage space. A two-story outbuilding with steel siding and roof adds even more versatility for hobbies, storage, or a play house. Two owned propane tanks (1,000 gallon for the home and 500 gallon for the shop) are included. A bonus is the wildlife, from pheasants, to geese, and more! With school bus pickup at the property and excellent hunting nearby, this acreage offers the ideal blend of comfort, functionality, and wide-open North Dakota living.