12000 Hawks Nest Rd, Athens, OH 45701

All things private and peaceful, bright and beautiful is the only way to describe this special one owner home. Custom built by Grueser Builders this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, almost 4000 sf. home is situated on 5 plus serene acres and has had special attention to detail throughout! The quaint front porch leads into a delightful, welcoming foyer with hardwood floors. Off the foyer there is a large sun filled office with dura ceramic floors and glass French doors for privacy. The dining room is elegant but comfortable and is defined by solid oak pillars in the craftsman style. The two story living room boast a beautiful stone fireplace, a wall of windows, built-in entertainment center, and a knock-out wooden staircase leading to the second floor. There is a lovely breakfast nook with large bay windows overlooking the rear yard and views. Both the living room and breakfast area offer access to the deck where there is plenty of room for grilling out or relaxing. The large kitchen was designed with both cooking and parties in mind! Abundant counter space as well as an island and breakfast bar with plenty of beautiful cabinets. There is also a large pantry and a great laundry room with ceramic floors, washtub, and access to the outside and the 2 + car attached garage. The first floor master suite is large, bright and features a beautiful sunny alcove for reading or relaxing. There are two closets, one walk-in, a master bath with soaking tub and separate shower and two vanity sinks. The upstairs offers two more spacious bedrooms each with its own window seat, a 12 x 20 bonus room, another full bath. On the lower level there is a comfy family room with door leading to rear yard and hot tub area. There are also two other large well lit finished rooms that are currently being used as studios and is every artist or crafters dream! There is also a huge workshop space , a full bath, utility sink, and great storage area. The beautiful yard offers oodles of perennials, gardens, and a large fenced in area for pets or children. There is also a big garden shed for mower, tools, etc. A perfect country location on paved roads only 8 miles from Athens, the university and shopping!