MLS# 6120226 - 280 County Rd 3 Carlton, MN 55718

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Quiet 2.35-acre lot 5 minutes from I-35, 20 minutes to Duluth and easy access to great hiking/biking trails! This one-owner meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 3 bathroom 2-story log home includes a 2-car detached garage with an epoxy floor and electrical service, 29'x45' pole building with 10' doors and electrical service, city sewer and water, energy efficient heating/cooling, newer high-quality appliances, 200-amp service, and a full walkout basement with a bonus room and a separate generously sized one-bedroom living space. Outside amenities boast metal roofing, maintenance-free decking on both decks, RV parking pad and hookup, generator hookup, a large concrete patio, Christmas tree plantation, well-producing apple trees, a variety of established perennials, a gorgeous mix of rolling and flat yard areas, rock gardens, and lots of space to relax and play! On the main level enjoy the bright 4-season porch with gas stove heat, living room with vaulted, exposed log beam ceiling, dining room with solid red oak plank flooring, beautiful built-in shelves with stone accents, a full bath, master bedroom with double closets, and a large kitchen with custom-designed red oak cabinets and lots of built-in storage space. The upper level showcases a half-bath and 2 spacious bedrooms with premium Velux easy-to-clean roof windows that welcome plenty of natural lighting and include custom magnetic storm covers. The east bedroom provides access to an insulated "cold attic" inside the walk-in closet. The west loft bedroom has a walk-in cedar closet, and, for total privacy, custom sliding doors to close off the view of the living room below. From the large concrete patio, enter the full walkout basement through the utility/mud/laundry room, which has an epoxy floor and is equipped with counter space, a wood-fired boiler system ready for hookup if desired, washer and dryer hookups, and coat closet. Use the basement bonus room with egress windows and an epoxy floor for a 5th bedroom, home gym or workshop! Long-term tenants or short-term guests can be comfortable and enjoy privacy in the walkout basement separate living space which includes a 3/4 bath, galley-style kitchen, spacious bedroom with egress window and closet, and a large living/dining area with a custom full-size Lori bed that can either fold up or be moved. Throughout the home are high quality windows, custom window treatments, and thoughtful designs. Schedule a showing!