Prime Amherst location!  Ideally situated near the Historic Amherst Village, this meticulously maintained and updated home and property is the perfect combination of privacy and convenience.  The 5-acre property abuts conservation land with easy access to miles of hiking trails for you to explore.  This home has all the updates you want and well-maintained efficient systems.  The kitchen, with leathered-finish granite countertops, soft close Cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a Bertazzoni Oven with gas range, is open to a light-filled living room warmed by a wood stove.  With plenty of living space to spread out, this home has tons of natural light, a 1st floor office, front to back family room with cathedral ceilings and double French doors leading to a heated four-season sunroom.  All bathrooms have been updated and storage is maximized with Elfa Closet systems.  The second-floor bedrooms include a Master Bedroom and en-suite bathroom with double sinks and a walk-in tiled shower with glass doors.  The insulated and heated basement provides opportunities for more living space.  Energy efficiency features include double pain, low E, energy star windows, two Vermont Castings wood stoves with catalytic converters, smart thermostats and ReVision solar panels.  Don't miss this one! Showings begin Saturday 3/12