22426 Criddle LaneMount Vernon, WA 98274Price: $929,900

Experience complete privacy and breathtaking views of Mt. Baker and the Cascade foothills from this distinctive Alpine-style home on approximately 12 gated acres. Just minutes from town, this peaceful country property offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. The 2,300 sq. ft. home features an open-concept design with warm wood accents, soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant natural light, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace with a natural river rock surround. The main level includes a spacious primary bedroom with ¾ bath, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, laundry, and an attached oversized two-car garage. The inviting upper-level bonus alcove features warm wood ceilings, a skylight, and overlooks the great room below. The low vaulted ceiling (approximately 6 feet at its highest point) creates a cozy retreat that's perfect for reading, hobbies, meditation, yoga, or additional storage. The lower level includes a spacious family room with a second wood-burning stove and rock surround, a new full bathroom, plumbing for a future kitchen and a bonus room for hobbies, workout area, or home office. Thoughtful improvements provide comfortable living while allowing room for your own personal touches. Outside, enjoy a 780 sq. ft. machine shed/shop, ample parking for vehicles, RVs, and equipment, plus a brand-new sauna, storage shed, dog run, wraparound view deck, established gardens, and trails throughout this private country retreat with room to roam.