As you approach via the winding wooded private drive, enjoy the best of both worlds; complete privacy in a neighborhood setting. Well-maintained and sited on 5.17± acres, this home features hardwood floors, wainscoting, vaulted ceilings, large windows, French doors & sliders to the private back yard. The spacious layout includes a country kitchen with breakfast area leading to a large family room & den, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, side entry into a mudroom & attached two-car garage. The front to back living & dining rooms make this home ideal for entertaining with a three-season porch & spacious yard allowing for outdoor enjoyment to continue late into the fall. From all sides, sunlight pours in. Abutting the Shaker Ridge Conservation Area, this property is nearby to hiking trails & the Shaker Hills Country Club.  Harvard is known for its top schools, conserved open spaces, outdoor recreation & Vermont feel. Easy access to major routes, Boston: 34 miles and Worcester: 28 miles