Country Living Close to Town - Newer Home on 5+ Acres Backing to BLM LandEnjoy the best of country living just minutes from town. This newer Delbert Howard-built home (2012) offers the perfect blend of privacy, peaceful surroundings, and modern comfort on over 5 acres. Thoughtfully designed for efficiency and safety with fire-resistant Hardie Board siding, this property has been lovingly cared for by its original owner.Step into a relaxed lifestyle with covered decks, open patios, and inviting outdoor spaces that make it easy to enjoy quiet mornings and peaceful evenings. Inside, the home features a welcoming open floor plan with a vaulted living room ceiling that flows into a cozy loft with skylights--creating both spaciousness and distinct living areas.The custom kitchen showcases beautiful hickory cabinets, granite slab countertops, and three Lazy Susan cabinets for added functionality. Additional upgrades throughout the home include solid wood doors and trim, concrete walkways, and an on-demand water heater with pressure tank conveniently located in the utility/laundry area.Comfort is provided year-round with a cozy woodstove and kerosene monitor heater, along with an evaporative cooler for warmer months. The split floor plan offers one bedroom and bathroom upstairs and one downstairs, providing flexibility and privacy. The laundry room opens to an enclosed 10' x 14' sun porch--perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings.Outside, the property continues to impress with a 24' x 36' metal shop/garage featuring 50-amp service, ideal for hobbies, storage, or projects. Enjoy the greenhouse, fruit tree orchard, lawn, and garden areas, along with a 20' x 20' concrete patio for outdoor entertaining.Backing directly to thousands of acres of BLM land, this property offers unmatched access to outdoor recreation right from your doorstep. Enjoy nearby lakes and streams, for fishing, boating, hiking, and more. With plenty of space and endless riding opportunities, it's also a great setup for horses.This is your opportunity to enjoy privacy, space, and the beauty of country living--without being far from town.