*Seller requesting all offers due by Sunday, May 17th at 1 p.m.* Within a lush, wooded canopy, this stunning contemporary mountain retreat ideally balances rustic charm with modern architectural flair. On two combined lots totaling 1.51 acres to ensure privacy, the home is designed to embrace its sloping terrain with expansive multi-level decking that offers private perches above the forest floor. A winding gravel path leads through the trees to a tranquil creek, emphasizing a serene getaway atmosphere. The garage and paved half-circular driveway with extensive stone walls and perennial gardens provide three-season fresh-cut flowers and effortless accessibility to the home. Inside, the home opens into a spectacular great room defined by soaring tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams. Wide-plank yellow pine floors and stone fireplace create a grounded, cozy ambiance, while large windows act as living art that changes with the seasons. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly into a versatile dining nook and an updated gourmet kitchen featuring premium Bosch appliances and a custom Italian ILVE range, a soapstone sink and beautiful reclaimed maple butcher block countertops. The massive covered deck serves as an all-season sanctuary, boasting Cypress wood-plank ceilings with custom pendant lighting, durable Cumaru decking, and wall-mounted heaters for crisp mountain evenings. The main level also features a spacious bedroom and a beautifully renovated full bath, with all bath vanities appointed with elegant Arabescato Cielo marble countertops. Upstairs, the top floor features crisp white shiplap walls, a queen bed and custom-built bunks, creating a fun and bright, high-capacity space for guests. This level is completed by a full bath with a tile shower and a private balcony overlooking the treetops. The lower-level primary bedroom offers ultimate privacy with expansive sliding glass doors that open to a second covered porch, complete with a cypress wood-plank ceiling, wall heaters and ambient lighting. The spa-like en-suite bath is centered around a deep Arabescato Cielo marble-surfaced soaking tub beneath a picture window with an adjacent handmade cherry vanity and custom walk-in closet. For more versatility, the finished and heated sub-basement with a separate entrance is ideal for a game room, workshop or studio. The fire pit landing is a valuable outdoor amenity for evening s'mores, morning coffee, grilling, and even cooking morning omelets and pancakes. Offered fully furnished, this home is a masterclass in sophisticated woodland living. Enjoy world-class community amenities including two golf courses, a private beach, lake access, a fitness center and more!