Stretch your dollar where quality is affordable, and the taxes are low! Drive only 25 minutes to State College and enjoy all the perks of a university town, or go 20 minutes in a different direction and embrace Raystown Lake. Retreat Lifestyle Awaits! An additional adjoining two acres are available if more land is desired. If you are looking for privacy, luxury, and a full display of nature, look no further! Relax on your screened-in porch overlooking our own pond, gardens, and creek, with the trees as the backdrop. This property checks all the boxes. Enjoy the pitch-perfect bullfrogs and peepers performing nature's orchestra every summer evening. Create memories from sunup to sundown on the massive back porch, where all can comfortably gather. All aspects of the property are incredibly well planned, both inside and out. This classic Cape Cod offers true one-floor living. The main floor features an open-concept plan that is perfect for daily communication and entertainment. Life is easy and organized, as you transition between the house and the garage through the large mudroom/laundry/pantry space. The gourmet kitchen, with a massive granite island, serves as a natural gathering spot and offers endless counter space for meal prep. The timeless kitchen design with pull-out drawers, a big farm sink, beautiful cabinets/hardware, and backsplash makes spending time in the kitchen delightful. The great room features a cozy pellet-burning stove, a large window surrounded by built-in bookshelves, stunning hardwood floors, wrought iron, and stone finishes that define this timeless Craftsman-style home. The owners' ensuite is well-appointed with direct access to the back porch. The second floor offers skylights, a full compartmentalized bath, an office, and walk-in storage. The lower-level walk-out basement offers a massive flex space, currently used as a well-appointed home gym, equipped with a sauna and rough-in for a future bath. Be creative with a huge room that is currently a step up as a woodworker's dream! If woodworking is your thing or perhaps a future hobby, look no further! Equipment is negotiable. Bring on the projects with large workbenches and ample tool storage. This property offers a lifestyle hard to beat and a rare find.