Country retreat only twelve minutes from historic Jacksonville! This thoughtfully updated home sits up & away from the road on nearly 3 lovely acres. There is plenty of room for gardening, enjoying a small hobby farm, potentially adding a workshop or all of the above! Beautiful new deck where you can catch a glimpse of Mt. McLaughlin and watch the wildlife. Recent improvements include New Roof 2024, updated bathrooms, new flooring in most of living area & bedrooms, new blinds, new dishwasher, new hot water heater, fresh paint inside & out and a new pump installed on a second well! Front room has a fireplace perfect for relaxing. Light & bright kitchen opens to family room w/ wood floors, a pellet stove plus a wall of windows through which natural light abounds. Don't miss the walk in pantry for extra storage. Three quiet bedrooms have updated windows, the primary bedroom has en suite bathroom & access to a sunroom perfect for an artist space or indoor plants.