This nearly new, turnkey home provides easy country living within short distance of both Amherst and Mont Vernon villages. Here you can enjoy nature's seasonally changing back drop, secure in the snug sanctuary of a 3 year old house. Tried and true, with thoughtful improvements, including a whole house standby generator to assure year round comfort and ease. Outside you'll find a broad and level paved driveway, generous set backs, established landscaping, and a raised deck overlooking wooded views. Inside, a spacious and efficient floor plan makes daily living a breeze with laundry room, adjacent half bath, pantry and coat closet located just off the attached garage hallway. Beautifully designed kitchen with island seating, top performing Whirlpool appliances, double oven, granite counters, breakfast nook, and abundant cabinetry. Gas fireplace creates a cozy focal point in the living/dining area, with second living/family room off other side of house; a very versatile layout. Warm 3/4" oak flooring runs throughout the first floor and upstairs hallway. Primary suite features a vaulted ceiling, large walk-in closet, and dual vanity bathroom with custom tiled shower. Three more generously sized bedrooms share another full upstairs bathroom with tub. Spacious closets and storage throughout. Full walkout daylight basement offers plenty of dry storage and potential for even more living space should you choose to finish it out. Nicely proportioned front lawn and back yard, with room for even more yard, gardens, etc, 5 acres total. Abuts conservation land connecting to the old Amherst ski hill. Quick to groceries, top rated schools, new library, MHT airport, recreation (golf, skiing, green space galore, and Hampshire Hills are all nearby), dining, healthcare, and amenities. Enjoy the view--and everything else that makes Mont Vernon a wonderful place to call home. Quick close possible.