A RARE FIND! First time offered to market, this stunning 1,789 sqft rancher-style bungalow is truly one-of-a-kind with attention to detail both in the design & the finish! The home is set back perfectly on the land so it’s visible from Hwy #552, but also creates a country oasis setting for the backyard retreat with hot tub & pool. From the moment you step into the front foyer, you’ll appreciate the open concept design & abundance of natural light flowing thru the main floor. Tile rear entry & gorgeous hand-scraped Hickory hardwood. Immediately off the front entry is the 2-piece bath and a private office with 2 custom desks & credenza, perfect for a home business. The chef’s kitchen is truly a dream featuring an oversized island with a 3-stool breakfast bar, pull-out drawers, custom wine rack, premium Quartz countertops, maple cabinets, dovetailed soft-close drawers & convenient butler’s pantry. The full-size dining room has a unique stone feature wall that matches the custom fireplace in the adjoining great room. With the large windows in the dining room & great room, enjoy the view of the deck, patio & private yard. Step out onto a 14’x14’ covered rear deck for a sunrise coffee or an afternoon happy hour & BBQ. The open design is great for large family gatherings & entertaining! The primary suite with a fireplace has private access to the hot tub, built-in cabinetry, dual vanity sinks, freestanding soaker tub & spacious walk-in closet. Completing the main floor is a large main floor laundry (with sink) & mudroom with direct access into the garage. So many upgrades throughout the main floor: 7’ solid core interior doors, 9’ coffered ceiling, dual glazed casement awning windows, wired for sound. Approx 980 sqft of developed living space in the lower level with in-floor heating & 9’ ceilings. Games room with a wet bar, family room, 3-piece bath, 2nd bedroom & media room (can easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom). Well designed for teenagers or visiting guests. Huge storage & utility room housing all the upgraded mechanical, heating, plumbing, Hardie board siding (2024), electrical including a top-of-the-line Pre-Nano Reverse Osmosis system & two 200 gal freshwater holding tanks. The 36’x39’ attached drywalled, insulated & heated quad garage has two 9’ high doors, additional workshop space & a floor drain. Additional parking & power supply for 3 RVs. You will appreciate the front gate with stone pillars, the back yard with the above ground heated pool & patio oasis, plus there are approx. 110 trees, many perennial beds & manicured shrubs. It is an amazing location, down the road from Strathcona Tweedsmuir K-12 IB School, minutes to the South Campus Hospital, shops & restaurants & 30 min to downtown. Smoke-free home, no cats, only a friendly dog. The perfect size bungalow with the perfect amount of acreage. Owners are downsizing & building their retirement home. Longer possession date is preferred, but negotiable. Truly an investment in lifestyle & real estate!