Quiet and serene Forest Park home on over 2.5 acres of land surrounded by natural beauty! Ideally situated, the gem is nestled in the forest amongst mature tall Ponderosa Pines that provide privacy, shade & wind protection. The interior is certainly not cookie-cutter; character abounds in every room. Great room-style main floor layout is accented by a soaring vaulted ceiling, an exposed beam & brilliant natural light that pours in through the many windows. Easily entertain from the kitchen that looks out over the open floorplan and features stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, a breakfast bar & a tile backsplash. Main floor is completed by 2 spacious bedrooms with wood accent walls, the laundry room & an updated full bathroom. Private primary suite takes up the entire second floor and delights with a vaulted ceiling, private deck, 2 closets (1 walk-in) & an updated bathroom complete with 2 sinks and a spa-like tiled shower. Finished basement adds excellent additional living space with a rec room, a bonus room, 3 bedrooms & a bathroom with updated flooring. A passive solar heating system, 2 pellet stoves & owned solar panels help keep energy costs low year-round. Gorgeous outdoor space is ideal for nature lovers and has lovely landscaping, a front porch and deck & a fenced backyard with a deck & firepit. A recently constructed detached 2-car garage has a versatile 360 sqft finished space above it that makes a fantastic home office. There are also 2 outbuildings, one is a storage shed/workshop and the other is currently used as a gym. Additional updates include the driveway, vinyl siding, 98% of the windows, backyard sprinkler system & gutters with gutter guards. Wonderful location in a welcoming tight-knit neighborhood that is only a short drive from central Elizabeth and all of life's conveniences.