WILDERNESS RETREAT

The great room of this contemporary home at 191 Algonquian Lane provides plenty of living space on the main level. The open staircase leads to the master suite upstairs.

Mother nature invites you to watch her show from the comfort of your living room with its vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting. Floor-to-ceiling windows give an unobstructed view of everything from birds nesting in the trees to squirrels and other animals scampering about below.

You're not far off Highway 177. But once you begin your journey on the winding lane and cross the creek, the 300 or so yards you've covered will make it seem as if you've entered a whole new world.

Huge trees surround the property and an upward sloping hill at the rear of this cedar modified A-frame make a peaceful setting for the outdoor-loving family. Park your car on the concrete apron between the two-car garage/workshop and the house and enter either on ground level or the upper deck which makes its way across the front and side of the house.

Kitchens are often the center of a family's activity. The large open living room with its kitchen/dining area keeps everyone together whether the family is eating or there are dishes to be done. The L-shaped kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space. Glass doors on upper cabinets over the eating counter make an attractive display area. Keep the counter tidy by stashing bread, crackers and other goodies in the corner bread cabinet. The kitchen closet provides access to all those household necessities.

If you're a hunting enthusiast, there's plenty of wall space to display your trophies like deer heads, mounted fish or other game.

The hall bath, conveniently placed between the living area and the bedrooms, sports a tub/shower combination. Double closets and a wooden display shelf highlight the two smaller bedrooms.

A flight of stairs with oak railing leads to the master suite. Enjoy the view of the living area or the great outdoors from the landing. Don't feel that you'll be leaving all the openness behind at day's end. The private balcony is the perfect place to make a wish on a starry night.

A large walk-in closet hides behind louvered doors in the master bedroom. Relax after a hard day in the master bath Jacuzzi.

What teen-ager wouldn't love a whole level to himself? That's just what he can have in the ground level living area.

Windows across the entire front of the bedroom make a spacious room seem even more so. Circle through the bedroom's full bath to the laundry area. A converted garage has become a study/work/storage area.

Conveniently located close to Trail of Tears park and Proctor and Gamble, this spacious home and three acres at 194 Algonquian Lane can be yours for only $169,900. Additional acreage can be acquired.

If you feel like nature is calling you, let Town and Country Realty set up a tour of this great home.