This beautifully designed home offers the perfect mix of privacy, space, and modern comfort. A lovely front porch welcomes your guests and sets the tone for this inviting home. Inside, the main level features hardwood flooring, high ceilings and large spaces for entertaining guests. The mudroom/laundry entrance from the 2-car garage is a convenient space for dropping off bags, shoes, & coats before you enter the kitchen. In the kitchen, views overlooking the backyard & sliding doors provide access to the back porch & patio areas. It boasts white cabinets, granite countertops, double ovens, & a large butcher block island which adds warmth to this bright, open space. Off the kitchen is a dining room & a spacious gas fireplaced living room that runs the width of the house. The convenient 1/2 bath completes the 1st floor. Up there is a primary with a private bath & large closet. There are 2 additional bedrooms & another full bath. The huge bonus room over the garage has warm wide planked wood flooring/ceiling and offers a myriad of uses- game room, exercise room, kids' hangout space, media room, office, etc. Step outside into your own private retreat featuring a deck, patio, open acreage, and woods for outdoor enjoyment. The 8.8 acres ensures privacy, yet is less than a mile from bike trails, hiking, & Swanzey Lake, which offers resident only beach access. 10 min. to the schools and 20 min. to downtown Keene.