Private Mountain Retreat on 8+ Acres Near Oakland

Discover the peace and beauty of Garrett County living on over 8 private wooded acres filled with mountain views, abundant wildlife, and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Deer, turkey, songbirds, and other native wildlife are frequent visitors, creating a true nature lover's paradise. Conveniently located just minutes from Oakland's shops, restaurants, schools, and everyday amenities, this property offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the home's proximity to Wolf Den Run State Park, Deep Creek Lake, Potomac State Forest, Jennings Randolph Lake, and thousands of acres of public land. Enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, swimming, and over 50 miles of ORV trails, with street-legal UTV access directly from the neighborhood.

This custom-built 4-5 bedroom, 3-bath home offers over 3,900 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Designed with flexibility in mind, the main level features two dedicated office spaces ideal for remote work, homeschooling, hobbies, guest accommodations, or future bedroom needs.

The spacious eat-in kitchen showcases granite countertops, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, a trash compactor, and generous gathering space for family and friends. Throughout the home, you'll find whole-house luxury vinyl plank flooring, oak stairs, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a finished garage, and a walk-out basement with rough-in plumbing for a future full bathroom and exceptional expansion potential.

Owners have invested extensively in quality upgrades and peace of mind, including a Generac backup generator, tankless hot water system, whole-house water filtration system, owned 1,000-gallon propane tank, upgraded fire sprinkler system, exterior security cameras, attic storage, and an additional storage building.

Step outside to enjoy a covered front porch, expansive rear deck with automatic SunSetter awning, mature trees, and beautiful mountain views. Located within a laid-back HOA that allows chickens, this property offers a rare combination of acreage, privacy, modern amenities, and epic outdoor adventure.

Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a mountain getaway, or a future retirement retreat, this exceptional property delivers the best of Garrett County living. You may never want to leave after seeing this gem!