This meticulously maintained & exceptionally clean mountain retreat invites you to slow down & enjoy the beauty of the adjacent nature preserve w/ trail access right from the property. The home sits approximately 100 feet above the Nooksack River valley, offering stunning views of Slide, Bald & Church Mountains, beautiful sunrises & sunsets, & a peaceful treetop setting surrounded by mature trees. The preserve features beaver ponds, eagle habitat, frogs, & abundant birdlife-nature right outside your door. The light-filled kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a new refrigerator, & abundant natural light. Gather around the gas stove in the inviting living area or unwind in the upstairs flex loft, perfect for an office or reading space. Step onto the large back deck to take in the forest & valley views. Ample parking for vehicles & recreational gear, plus a newer storage shed. Updates include interior paint, exterior staining/maintenance, refinished kitchen cabinetry & trim, renovated upstairs bathroom, new front/rear doors, heating improvements, kitchen lighting, cedar privacy fencing, deck maintenance, & professional tree clearing to enhance views & access. Silver Lake is minutes away, Maple Falls Park is a 5-minute walk, & a local general store is within walking distance. Convenient to mountain recreation & town, w/ Mt. Baker 40 minutes away, Bellingham 30 minutes, & the Sumas border just 20 minutes.