Stone facades, soaring wooden ceilings and spectacular views await you in this Idlewilde Acres gem. Set on gently sloping land that overlooks the lakefront, this property is an irresistible retreat, providing an idyllic lifestyle within minutes of Hastings. As you enter the home, the vaulted ceilings give a spacious feeling while the warmth of natural wood creates a haven of comfort. The kitchen features a gas stove and stainless appliances, with an eating cove overlooking the shade garden and access to the wraparound deck. Off the kitchen is a light-filled living room with double glass doors exiting to the elevated rear deck. Stone adorns the living room wall climbing two stories where a cozy loft overlooks the sweeping landscape. Two bedrooms and an updated bathroom featuring a venetian plaster shower and elegant glass lighting complete the main level. On the second floor, the master bedroom is spacious with peaked ceilings and a walk-in closet. It shares the upper level with a beautifully updated bathroom and second bedroom. The walk-out basement features bamboo flooring with an oak barrel bar. Two storage rooms and a full bathroom afford the potential for a fifth bedroom if desired. Sliding glass doors exit to the rear landscape where the lower garage can be accessed. A special opportunity awaits in a well-planned, self-watering perennial landscape with over a dozen established fruit trees and vines, berry hedges, herbs and flowers. Self-sufficiency is built in for you including rain water catchment and a walk-in custom chicken coop. Charge your RV or electric vehicle on site. The electrical panel is upgraded with a switch enabling you to run the house on a generator, isolating essential circuits in the event of an outage. Shelter under a brand new composite shake roof with a transferable 50 year warranty to the new owners. New full-house AC and furnace installed in 2025 along with a separate high efficiency system to the master bedroom.