Outstanding privacy & super comfortable living featured in this 1,786 SF, 3-BR, 2-BA 1-level home tucked in the Thurston hills. Surrounding large properties truly provide a sense of country living, while access to both city & rural play are a stone's throw away. Home w/stunning living room features vaulted ceiling w/2 skylites, new ceiling fan/light, vibrant slate floor & super efficient newer wood stove. Breakfast bar & kitchenette/cubby for versatile common mingling space while extra fridge and large pantry truly help with winter storage. Formal DR w/French door & slider w/access to expansive wrap & covered deck call for perfect private indoor/outdoor engagement. Kitchen features vaulted ceiling w/remote control skylight, cathedral window, granite countertops & quartz backsplash, solid wood cabinetry, newer stainless appliances including S/S fridge, BI micro & glass top range, big pantry & 7' nook w/outlet - would make a great bar! Spacious MBR suite w/exterior French door, newly refinished hardwood floors, WI closet & custom floor to ceiling tiled BA w/double sinks. 13' x 15' Bonus room w/closet & huge finished storage space features new brick-lay tile flooring as optional den, family room, or 4th BR! Extensive 1,400 SF of wrap deck with 16' x 12' covered deck - all w/new finish coat - truly capture the essence of private indoor/outdoor enjoyment year round. Grounds consist of luscious & large evergreens & ground cover, terraced entry & rear, private yard w/perimeter fencing. 2-car 400 SF tuck-under, finished garage w/W-D, 440 SF unfinished basement space & exterior side door to additional parking pad w/electric hook up for small trailer/toy storage. Finished auxiliary building w/electric outlets & switch is fun play room for kiddos or could be handy workshop! Private woodland living above it all with breathtaking views of mountain/hillside in Thurston School District.