5301 Hillcrest Drive , Wausau, WI 54401(Marathon County)

Spectacular views overlook miles of rolling countryside. This picturesque setting is only found in stories and at 5301 Hillcrest Drive in the Village of Maine. This nearly 3,000 square-foot home has been updated with modern amenities including a unique cedar shake roof which gives it the distinction of a cottage and the reassurance that they are designed to be 50 year shingles. Stately circle driveway that is part concrete and part blacktop leads you to a lovely brick and cedar exterior that was painted last year. The owners have poured their heart and soul into maintaining this home which is evident right from the minute you open the garage door to bask your eyes on an epoxy garage floor with elongated floor drain, smooth entrance from the driveway to the garage, hot/cold water hookups, 220 outlet to run welders or plug a generator into, an abundance of cabinetry in the just over 23 feet deep and just under 34 feet wide insulated and finished garage. In addition, there is an extra area at the back of the garage for storage and floor panels that remove to drop wood into the 8.5 foot x 8.5 foot concrete room in the basement so hauling in wood is a breeze or sheltering from a tornado. Custom maple cabinetry begins with the shoe cabinet in the garage on the way to the 7x9 mudroom complete with wet bar, refrigerator, microwave and a large storage closet for coats and extra pantry items. An extra drop zone counter with cabinetry is found between the mudroom and half bath. Maple cabinetry with a cherry finish tout soft close drawers and are adorned with quartz countertops on the entire main level while birch hardwood floors beckon you through. The kitchen offers a built-in desk with rounded snack bar seating, convection microwave which doubles as a second oven, and the perfect amount of cooking space to easily glide through the preparation process. Brand new $11,000 Hunter Douglas blinds were professionally installed with top down bottom up cellular shades and fancy sheer fabric covered blinds were just installed this month in the home on freshly updated Anderson windows that were completely removed, resealed, and reinstalled in 2022. A large dining space will hold all of your family gatherings as they dine inside or out through the patio door onto the 6 year old composite deck with maintenance free railings that spans the back of the home. Whether you are eating under the covered deck area or relaxing on the 2 year old stone patio near the 2 year old waterfall cascading over the landscaping rocks, the music will follow you through the outdoor speakers or built-in indoor ceiling speakers. Air conditioning is installed in the home along with a high velocity air exchange system in the attic. Vaulted ceilings with wooden beams tower over the brick two way wood burning fireplace in the living room that leads into the owner’s suite complete with a separate patio door where you can enjoy the sounds of morning right when you get up. A private en-suite offers built in cabinetry in the walk-in closet and full bath with tile flooring, tile accents in the tile surround tub/shower. Updated LED lighting and fixtures help showcase the homes beauty right from the start of the foyer entry and coat closet. The lower level boats its quality on the grand open staircase that splits at the bottom allowing you to head to the rec room or the walkout lower level family room with a solar lighted carpeted stair section. A second brick wood burning fireplace is found here for cozy nights with a built-in storage cubby for guest tables, DVD players, tv remotes and a top ledge to display your precious heirlooms. Two lower level bedrooms each host massive walk-in closets and windows overlooking southern exposure for ample daylight to give these rooms the feel of main level living yet the privacy they deserve.