Tucked above Lake Whatcom on nearly 3 private acres, this custom lodge-style home is one of those rare properties where the setting does the talking. A rolling meadow, wooded ravine with a seasonal creek, fruit trees, and fully fenced grounds create a sense of seclusion that's hard to find this close to town - yet you're just minutes from everything Bellingham has to offer. The home is solid and exceptionally well-built, with the kind of craftsmanship - exposed beams, fir plank ceilings, vaulted spaces, two fireplaces - that simply isn't replicated today. Fresh interior and exterior paint, new carpet, and new appliances give it a clean, move-in ready feel, with genuine opportunity to add your own finishes and make it fully your own. And the roof is only 3 yrs old. The 24x24 two-story outbuilding is a standout feature - complete with a half bath, loft, sink, and cabinetry, it's as well-constructed as the home itself. Previously operated as Inyo Winery, it's equally suited as a shop, studio, or serious hobby space. Add the roll-out awning, generous parking, and a bonus rec room above the garage, and you have an entertainer's setup that most properties simply can't touch. Despite the private, acreage setting, the home is connected to public sewer - no septic to worry about. Adjacent to public land on a quiet dead-end street, with high-end neighbors nearby - this is the kind of place people stop looking once they find it.