A sense of graceful elegance greets you the moment you step into this stately Thistlewood custom, one-owner, brick home nestled on just over 1 acre in this highly desirable State College neighborhood. You'll love the grand two-story entrance with beautiful steel designed stair railings; perfect for prom gowns and holiday photos! A wonderful home for hosting, you'll love having hardwood floors throughout the main level, a formal living room with large windows to serve afternoon tea, as well as a formal dining room to share gourmet meals with your loved ones on special occasions. The home cook will delight in the well appointed kitchen with granite countertops, 5-burner electric range with heavy duty hood, lovely wood cabinetry, curved two tier island, double sink, SS appliances, large refrigerator with double drawer, pantry closet, and sweet kitchen sink view of the backyard. Take your first cup of coffee or share stories of your day and after school snacks in the large light filled breakfast room featuring a granite bar with additional cabinetry, bump-out, and sliding door with transom to the lovely back composite deck perfect for summertime BBQs. Everything from game nights to cozy afternoons with your favorite book will be enjoyed in the stunning two story great room with gas fireplace, skylights & large arched windows that allow the sunshine to pour in, stylish ceiling fans, and Juliet Balcony. Great for guests, you'll appreciate having a first floor bedroom with closet and large windows (this space would also make a fabulous 2nd home office). The typical main floor half bath has been upgraded to a full bath with tub/shower, granite counters, and a large linen/storage closet. Ascend the stairs to discover a spacious upper level with plush carpeting and high ceilings. You'll love the enormous primary suite with tray ceiling bedroom, walk-in closet, special private study ideal for working from home or a nursery, and a lovely primary bath with jetted tub, window, walk-in tile shower with custom tile accents, double vanity, lovely wood cabinets, big mirrors, and cute interior hexagonal window for additional light. A second ensuite features a large bedroom with a private bath with tub/shower. Two additional bedrooms with large windows, a lovely hall bath with dual vanities and tub/shower, and a convenient laundry room complete the upper level. The unfinished walk-out lower level provides lots of clean and dry storage space as well as endless finishing potential with rough-in bath, full daylight window, and full double door walkout to concrete patio. Meticulously maintained, you'll appreciate the great care of this home as well as the features including geothermal heating/cooling, oversized three car garage, 9 foot + ceilings, ceiling fans, central vacuum system, and sweet candle outlets in the front windows! Located just 5 miles from Old Main, this home provides the best of both worlds with a quick commute to campus as well as the peace of a quiet tucked away neighborhood at the foot of the beautiful Tussey Mountain range. This lovely house can't wait to welcome you home!