$554,000

Welcome to your mountain sanctuary! Nestled right in the heart of Forest Lakes--home to the world's largest stand of Ponderosa Pines--this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat is the ultimate getaway. Located just a scenic two-hour drive from the Phoenix Valley, it offers a refreshing escape to cool mountain air, four distinct seasons, and endless outdoor adventures right out your back door. Step inside to find a light and airy great room featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, open dining, and a cozy pellet stove for crisp evenings. The functional layout includes a spacious kitchen adjoined by a large interior laundry room complete with pantry shelving for max convenience. Thoughtful modern comfort shines throughout with an Ecobee Wi-Fi thermostat. energy-efficient dual-pane windows, refreshed flooring, and bright recessed lighting. Outdoors, your private oasis awaits on the expansive covered front patio surrounded by fruit-bearing apple trees, blue spruces, and towering pines. Adventure lovers will appreciate the sturdy metal roof, the detached 14x20 toy garage with a roll-up door to house your side-by-side or boat. Enjoy total peace of mind with extensive high-quality upgrades, including a whole-house backup generator with an automatic transfer switch, a 200-amp electrical panel, and two newer water heaters. The sellers have meticulously improved the home with extensive spray-foam insulation underfoot and upstairs, reinforced foundation footers, a new ridge beam with supports, brand-new patio sliders, updated entry doors, and a pea-gravel driveway. This exceptional cabin is completely move-in ready for all seasons!