Escape to your own private 5 acre retreat along the hillsides of Madison! This home welcomes you with expertly curated native perennial gardens that include a babbling fish pond for added serenity. This home was designed with 1st floor living in mind. The galley style kitchen is spacious, with a walk-in pantry and updated stainless steel appliances. The generously sized dining room and living room, divided by a floor-to-ceiling brick chimney, have new vinyl plank flooring and feature a cathedral ceiling. A pellet fireplace takes the edge off on cool nights or you can head out back through new French Doors to your natural stone fire pit. The formal front entry to the home boasts loads of closet space, and a 3/4 bath on the first floor lends easy access for the bedroom-making 1 floor living a breeze! Head upstairs where you will find a large loft space overlooking the living area below. The primary bedroom is bright and through the slider, has a balcony deck where you can sip your morning coffee and just listen to the birds. The bathroom includes updated hardware, new skylight, and a new frameless shower door. Another bedroom also enjoys a large slider and access to the deck. Head into the basement where you will find a recreation room with woodstove and a utility room with laundry. Whether you're entertaining on the deck outside, relaxing in your gazebo or hot tub, or following the meandering paths through the gardens, you're sure to find so many things to love about this home!