Welcome to your private 17.42-acre country retreat just minutes from Brainerd! This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort and recreation, with Sugarbush Creek winding through the property and trails throughout the acreage. The property has also been enjoyed as a hobby farm, offering space for chickens, gardening and other country-living pursuits, along with potential for hunting and wildlife enjoyment. Inside, you'll find a custom kitchen featuring knotty alder cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors. The primary suite features a beautifully appointed bath with lighted granite countertops. Relax year-round in the inviting four-season porch or step outside to the newer 20x30 concrete patio and enjoy the peaceful wooded setting. The walkout lower level is designed for entertaining with a custom hickory bar and theater room. Major recent improvements include a new combination shingle and metal roof in 2024 and new furnace and central air in 2025. A newer 12x20 barn-style storage shed and attached 2-stall garage provide plenty of additional storage. With 17.42 acres, trails, Sugarbush Creek, hobby-farm possibilities, hunting potential and abundant wildlife, this property offers a true Up North lifestyle while remaining conveniently close to Brainerd, Baxter and several beautiful area lakes.