Perched on 2.29 private acres on a flat ridge in the heart of the Dungeness Valley, this home combines natural beauty and peaceful seclusion with downtown Sequim just minutes away. The ridge-top setting enjoys Sequim's celebrated rain-shadow climate, while a substantial evergreen grove to the northwest provides a natural windbreak. The nearly 2,000sf home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and multiple living & dining spaces. The dramatic living room features soaring ceilings, skylights, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the private forest, a wood-burning fireplace and French doors to the patio, with formal dining nearby. The updated kitchen includes granite counters, tile backsplash, propane range & skylight, plus casual dining and a cozy propane fireplace. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet, 3/4 bath & sliders to the west-facing porch. A guest bath features granite counters, tile floors & dual sinks. Wood, tile & carpet flooring, plus a laundry/pantry, complete the interior. The park-like grounds include cedar, fir, birch, madrone, maple, rhododendrons & apple trees, water spigots, & the zoning allows for horses and an ADU. An attached 2-car garage is joined by a 768sf detached garage heated with a wood stove. A Generac generator is connected & programmed to turn on automatically in a power outage. Recent improvements include new insulation, light fixtures, a new septic system, fresh carpet & paint. An exceptional property in one of Sequim's most appealing neighborhoods.