Truly open floor plan for this updated ranch style home. Quality finishes in the expansive kitchen with hickory cabinets, quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a custom wood top island. Spacious dining area and living room with a free-standing gas stove provides ample & welcoming entertaining space. First floor primary bedroom suite has French doors that walk out to the back deck and a hot tub. Primary bath is large and updated. Two more bedrooms and a full bath round out the main floor. Lower finished level offers a family room with bar, a full bath, laundry, large mudroom, and an oversized two car garage. Radiant floor heat for the lower level including the garage. Perfectly organized for ski & sporting goods storage. A detached 16'x28' garage provides more storage. The level backyard is an entertaining oasis with a deck along the entire back of the house, complete with a large hot tub. All overlooking the woods with a fire pit and stonewall. The full front porch is another great outdoor gathering place. House has central air conditioning, a whole house fan, and bbhw heat. Underground utilities include high speed fiber optic to easily work from home. Located in Elk Meadows- a small private community with an 8 acre spring fed pond for swimming, fishing, paddling, & relaxing. Newer tennis court for tennis & pickle ball. Yearly dues cover: water, sewer, trash, & snow plowing. Only 2 miles to Elk Mountain Ski Area for great downhill skiing & snowboarding. Close to Forest City for shopping, numerous golf courses, & the 40-mile D&H Rail Trail for biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. A beautiful home in a great location!