Stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bath country home on 5 secluded acres and located just 18 miles from Ely and near great fishing on Bear Island and Birch Lakes! Experience northwoods living at its finest in this 2400 sq. ft. home with mature forest, wildlife, and the peaceful flow of the Birch River (aprox 500 ft) flowing right through the property! A charming covered bridge welcomes you home, setting the tone for a property that blends rustic beauty with modern upgrades. This fantastic homestead has exceptional outbuildings including a huge 60x40 metal building with large steel beams and a built-in hoist, a 23x36 heated and insulated garage/workshop with many power tools included, a 12x10 garden shed, an 18x14 wood shed, 12x29 metal boat shed, and a 9x8 elevated/enclosed wildlife observation stand with heat. The home itself has 4 different levels and has all been recently remodeled and upgraded. Main floor features include a large dream kitchen and dining area, and large comfortable living room with great views of the driveway and covered bridge, along with a huge 4 season porch! Up a few stairs to 2 gorgeous bedrooms, and a full bath. The primary BR has a large walk-in closet. Going down stairs is the walk-out lower level w/a large office, a 3rd large bedroom, and 3/4 bath and laundry room. Also a fantastic cedar sauna! Then, down a few steps to the basement level that has a large 20x12 bonus room that is currently set up as a gym and work out room, and also another large bonus room to use as you please, and another storage room. Other features of the home include a new metal roof, new septic system w/mound, new super efficient triple pane windows, new carpet, new 200 amp service, and new ring cameras. Heat with the outdoor wood boiler, or the inside Buderus oil boiler, or both! Seller is also including a huge load of freshly delivered firewood in the sale. Fiber-optic internet...work from home! There are also awesome walking trails, a large dog kennel, and so much more! Giants Ridge Ski Resort is about a half hour away. This is the perfect place to call home with everything you need! Centrally located....and very private! You will love it!