A timeless retreat… this 26 acre horse property is only 3 miles from Chillicothe but feels peaceful and secluded.A turnkey horse property for the professional or hobbyist, this ranch features vinyl and Electro-Braid fenced pasture, self-sufficient hay field, 1-acre pond with pipe and valve, 100X200’ arena with cattle pen and working chute, separate lighted 80X80’ sand lot, concrete wash rack, and 200 square foot tack room. All-season horse care gets easier with a covered breezeway from house to barn, tack-up area with radiant heat and 4 ceiling fans, 2 cozy Dutch-door stalls, and lighted trailer parking area off the tack room. The large gravel circle drive has plenty of room to move equipment, and there are camper hookups at both barn and arena. There are established trails throughout the timber for horses or ATV’s, plus blackberries, wild plums, walnuts, mushrooms, turkeys, and deer.Designed in classic lodge architecture and finishes, this home is built to entertain, indoors and out. The open concept living, dining, and kitchen space is under a stunning 13’ vaulted wood ceiling with natural stone fireplace, and flows seamlessly through 3 doors onto the screened porch, creating an indoor/outdoor living space with beautiful views of the ranch and sunset. Catch a breeze, soak up the sun, or rest in the shade with a wraparound porch on all four sides, providing protection for the home’s exterior and a significant break on utility bills.The 2,304 main floor features the gourmet kitchen, dining room, great room, 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, mud room, and well-appointed home office. The dry unfinished full basement contains a laundry room and large home gym, indoor and outdoor entrances, a bathroom, and ample space to double the living space to your specs. Main floor, basement, and covered porch make up 6,508 square feet under roof, plus covered breezeway to barn. Master suite features built-in cabinetry and an en suite master bath with heated tile floor, dual sinks, and walk-in vertical spa. Additional details include premium cherry wood cabinetry and flooring, solid surface countertops, porcelain tile flooring throughout, central vacuum system, heat pump and humidifier, patio, concrete siding, and 4-car garage. Updates include new roof in 2024, new HVAC in 2014, and fiberoptic high-speed internet.