Welcome to your personal slice of the Black Hills. Enjoy 4.94 acres in the exclusive Merchen Estates community; featuring private access to the Black Hills National Forest less than 100 yards from your front door and miles of trails to Doty Springs and the surrounding area. The property features a 3200 sqft, 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home with an open floor plan, a 3 car garage and 42x56 foot detached barn. Residence features hardwood floors and newer carpet; 2 gas fireplaces (one with a thermostat); a gourmet kitchen with four burner Wolf range and hood, Wolf propane oven and separate electric oven for all your baking needs, granite countertops, reverse osmosis water system plumbed under sink and to the fridge; a new HVAC and furnace in 2024; new windows; newer energy efficient sliding glass doors; a whole house filtration and water softener new in 2023; front and back decks redone in Trex; a whole home generator with automatic transfer switch; and fresh paint inside and out. The large master suite includes a massive walk-in closet, large bathroom with a floor-to-ceiling steam shower and separate deep-soaker bathtub. Plentiful storage throughout the home and a barn ready for all your storage, shop, or future woodworking, welding, car maintenance, or horse needs. Barn features 14-foot clearance throughout, 220-volt, 30 Amp and 50 Amp connections, rough plumbed for water with separate tap, and a generator hookup with transfer switch. Covenants allow for two horses or donkeys/mules and 10 chickens, pastures are in place with fences, and there is an electric underground dog fence around the residence, so bring your animals! There are beautiful views of the Black Hills out of every window, the house has been meticulously maintained, and has be to seen to be truly appreciated. Professional home inspection completed in May 2025; documents available upon request.