Discover a hidden Adirondack- style retreat without the long drive. Tucked away on 26.63 acres in the town of Homer, this peaceful property lets you escape to nature while staying close to everything CNY has to offer. Whether you're seeking privacy, recreation, or year-round living, this home is a rare opportunity to have it all. The drive in will have you relaxing and unwinding instantly as you navigate thru the woods. The home boasts a wrap around porch with stairs that walk down to the dock on your private half acre pond stocked with bass. Enjoy your morning coffee dangling your feet over the water. Inside, a tiled foyer with vaulted ceiling and solar skylight welcomes you. The spacious updated kitchen has quartz countertops and island. Kitchen flows to large dining room with oversized windows framing a picture perfect view of the pond and spectaular sunrises. The living room has vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling brick fireplace with a Harman pellet stove insert, sliding doors to a deck overlooking the pond-an entertainer's dream! Down the hall, abundant storage, full bath and BR (currently a quilting/craft room) lead to the primary suite with full bath and walk-in closet. From the entry foyer there is a mudroom connected to the 2 car garage and a convenient laundry room.The spiral stairs take you to a full finished private lower level, doubling the living space to 3808 sf. It includes living/dining/kitchen area that opens to the outdoors with a hot tub and pond only steps away. There are 2 more BRs, full bath and storage room with luxury vinyl and ceramic tile flooring. This level is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, teen retreat or possible rental income. Property is well-equipped with 3 heating options: Harman pellet stove, 2 Mitsubishi heat pump mini splits and hot water baseboard-oil, workshop area, UV water treatment system, high-speed internet/WiFi availability, and upgraded electrical service. If you dream of a small farmstead this property has it all-room for gardens, chickens, horses and more. Access to hunting, fishing, snowmobile/ATV trails and only 20 minutes from 3 ski resorts. Real Property sf is 1904 which includes only main floor.