Rare opportunity to own over ¼ acre in the Whatcom Falls neighborhood w/ a 3-bay shop/garage! Incredibly close to Whatcom Falls Park & Galbraith Mountain trail access, while only minutes from downtown Bellingham & Lake Whatcom w/ driveway access on a low-traffic side road. This home has a truly unique floor plan w/ space for everything. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, a sunny south-facing full bath w/ lots of storage & a view of the garden. The sun-drenched kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a large window nook for your herb garden, a huge single-basin sink & an additional bar/prep sink. In the center of the home, you'll find a bonus room w/ built-in shelves, tall ceilings & a sunny skylight. Enjoy gas fireplaces in both the living & family rooms. The south end of the home features zero-step entry to a large family room, an atrium/sunroom, an oversized laundry room w/ an additional sink & a 4th bedroom. Plenty of space to convert some or all of this section into an ADU or use for multigenerational living. The large, fully fenced south-facing backyard includes a fish pond, established/mature landscaping, a large concrete patio, a storage shed, & a separate, fully fenced garden space full of blooming dahlias. Just off the dining room, to the north, you'll find a private fenced-in deck. Plenty of driveway parking plus 3 covered spaces in the shop/garage. Ample storage in the garage attic. Brand-new interior paint & carpets! Buyer to verify ADU potential.