Tucked away on a tree-lined .72-acre lot in Country Lake Estates, this darling 1.5-story gem offers peaceful rural living in a highly desired lake subdivision just minutes from Springfield. Lovingly maintained by the original owner, it features authentic hardwoods & trim, a bright formal dining space & a kitchen with breakfast bar, tile backsplash, ample storage & counterspace + sleek stainless appliances mostly 5 yrs or less in age. The vaulted main floor addition is full of windows & natural light. It's a great space for your home office or rec activities with fantastic backyard views, while a guest's half bath, cabinetry equipped laundry room & a 2nd mudroom entry w/easy access to the rear 3rd garage bay add super-practical perks to the floorplan. Upstairs, all 3 BRs feature ductless mini-split options for high-efficient comfort, including the spacious primary suite w/private en suite bathroom, 1 of 2 full baths found on the upper level. Outside, enjoy park-like surroundings with a fenced & paved hot tub area accessible from both the rec & dining rooms inside. You'll also enjoy a spacious brick-paved patio w/ swing, fire pit & serene surroundings in any direction. Recent improvements include a whole-home water filtration system & the water heater replaced in 2020. This Athens home is practical, well maintained & offers a truly flexible layout full of charm & classic country appeal!