Welcome to this ?Rustic Retreat? perfectly situated in a tranquil escape nestled among nature, blending the charm of traditional, and countryside aesthetics with modern comforts. Imagine a cozy haven surrounded by towering pine trees, expansive landscapes, and the soft sounds of wildlife.

This Mark Anthony Homes masterpiece combines the beauty of various woods, stone, and metal accents, evoking the essence of a woodland cabin or a mountain lodge. Large windows frame views of sprawling meadows and forest canopy, allowing ample natural light to flood the interior.

Upon entering, you'll step into a large foyer leading to an inviting open living space, where exposed wooden beams stretch across the high, vaulted ceilings. The walls, clad in log siding echo the natural surroundings, creating a warm, earthy ambiance. An amazing floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace, with a hand-hewn wooden mantel, serves as the focal point of the living area, perfect for gathering around on cool evenings. Built in bookshelves are accented by an antique ladder, providing access to the various nooks and bookshelves above.

The home exudes the warmth of a cozy north woods cabin and has incorporated unique materials throughout for architectural flair and conversational intrigue. Some posts in the house and on the deck are from cedar trees from the area, antique iron chandeliers were reclaimed from a movie theatre in Maiden Rock, rough-sawn chinked walls, antique croquet mallets used for drawer pulls, wide planked distressed pine floors, reclaimed barn siding and beams from throughout Wisconsin were hand selected and collected by the home owners, and bricks salvaged from roads in Stillwater.

The rustic kitchen boasts hand-crafted, custom cabinetry. State-of-the-art GE Monogram stainless steel appliances blend seamlessly with the concrete countertops, stainless steel farmhouse sink, large center island with prep sink. The entire kitchen is designed for function, as well as for display and access to dishes and cookware. A spacious wooden dining table, complete with built in bench sits adjacent, inviting family and friends to enjoy meals together under the soft glow of custom lighting throughout this space.

The master suite exudes warmth and ambiance, accentuated by a double-sided fireplace and devotion room, expansive bath with corner jacuzzi tub and serene views of the countryside landscape, walk in shower, double sinks and a plasma TV screen in the vanity mirror. Large walk-in closet with built-ins provides ample space for your wardrobe.

Off the foyer you will find a den/office/flex room that could serve multiple purposes including formal dining if desired. Don?t miss the secret passageway to a hidden room, perfect for a studio, home office or secure storage space. Up the gorgeous wood staircase to an amazing open loft hallway overlooking the living area. The 2 bedrooms and Jack and Jill bath carry the warmth and charm from the lower level, along with a huge walk- in linen closet.

Up a second wood staircase to a nearly 800 sq ft bonus room that is insulated and ready to be finished along with a rough-in for a 5th bath. The ceiling of the garage has spray foam insulation for great energy efficiency and potential overflow space for guests, a pool table, an at home office space and more.

You will enjoy in-floor in the lower level, along with a 4th bedroom and � bath where the charm of the rustic cabin ambience continues. Additional family room area with walkout and a 3-level theatre room along with the bonus room make up 2700 sq ft total ready to finish! A large workshop with built in work bench rounds out the expansive lower level.

You'll find modern conveniences in this home as well, including central vac, in-floor heat within all concrete floors, irrigation, surround sound inside and outside the home. plumbing set up for a 'boot wash' in SE corner of the garage and several exterior outlets in place for holiday lighting.