7 Hemlock Dr, Athens, OH 45701

2021 Added a master bedroom suite and new sunroom. 2014 New roof, new triple pane windows, and new tiled floors. whole house generator.2016 New stone patio with stone flower boxes. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Turtle Run subdivision, this attractive, light-filled home boasts the best of two worlds. On the one hand you'll enjoy the conveniences of city living: proximity to uptown, public water/sewer, high speed internet, an attractive neighborhood, paved roads. On the other hand, there's ample opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of a spacious 4+ acre wooded lot that butts directly up against OU's famed "Ridges," an 800-acre reserve with miles and miles of trials and lots of natural features. The home itself is in immaculate condition, with fresh paint and new flooring throughout much of the house. The main living area features a large vaulted great room with gas fire place and gobs and gobs of windows that keep the interior drenched in sunlight. The kitchen has quality cabinets, granite countertops, wall oven microwave built in, eat-in peninsula bar AND cozy breakfast nook, which is adjacent to a lovely 4-season sunroom. And for more formal affairs, you'll love entertaining in the exquisite dining room just off the kitchen, with its chandelier, chair rail molding and a custom-designed tray ceiling. This is also a PRACTICAL house, with too many conveniences and amenities to detail fully here. Throughout the entire house, for instance, you'll find closets galore, plus a dry storage area in the basement. Also on the main floor is a large, practical mudroom, with laundry and utility sink, which leads to the backyard area where you'll find an established garden area. In addition to the two-car garage, there's a separate rear garage area with its own overhead access door just for mowers and tools. Other features include a large, main-floor office space (could be a 5th bedroom), hot water on demand system, and built-in wall speakers on every level, all with separate controls. The upper level offers 3 amply-sized bedrooms, one of which is a large master suite with a spacious bathroom that includes double sinks, vanity, and both linen and walk-in closets. A large fourth bedroom is located on the lower level. And what a lower-level it is! Open, bright and airy, you'll love this very "non-basement-y" family room, with its triple doors that lead outside to a lower-level patio. There's also a second gas fireplace and a wet bar/kitchenette, conveniently located just outside the....you guessed it....a home theater room! This custom-built home theater comes with projection screen, surround sound system and other component parts.So come and experience the best of two worlds: a lovely wooded lot with just enough yard to goof around in, but not so much that you'll have to spend the weekend on the mower, AND a handsome, well-appointed home in an awesome neighborhood that's just minutes from uptown Athens. Better make your appointment today!