Quality-built, full brick, single-story home seated on 16.40 acres in Athens. Featuring just over 3,000 sq ft, with a walk-out basement and an oversized 3-car attached garage, plus a massive workshop located beneath the attached garage (spancrete construction and an overhead exterior door provides easy storage access). The basement, basement workshop, and attached garage all feature in-floor heat powered by an outdoor wood boiler with an accompanying wood shed. The system also includes a heat exchanger tied into the furnace for added efficiency. Exceptional outdoor living spaces include an upper-level full concrete wraparound patio and a lower patio, both offering stunning views of the pond and surrounding countryside. An outdoor wood-burning fireplace—frequently used and loved by the owners—adds to the entertaining appeal. The property features two ponds ideal for swimming and recreation. The back pond reaches approximately 14-feet deep, while the upper pond is about 5-feet deep. Both are stocked with jumbo perch, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and more, with routine monthly treatments by the owner. Additional outdoor highlights include a two-story playhouse, two permanent tree stands that will stay with the property, and front fields currently harvested for hay by a neighbor at no cost and with no lease obligation. A fenced garden area includes an orchard with apple, pear, plum, and cherry trees. The main level features open-concept living enhanced by a vaulted wood ceiling, decorative shelving ledges, and patio access from the dining area. Gourmet kitchen with an 8-ft island, oven and built-in microwave, electric cooktop, stainless appliances and ample cabinet storage. Recently updated shiplap entryway from the garage. The owner’s suite has a private ensuite, including a jetted tub, dual-sink vanity, tiled shower, and walk-in closet. 2 additional bedrooms share an updated full bath with new vanity and modern fixtures. The lower level offers a large family room with two sliding doors to the backyard, with a wood-burning fireplace, a 4th bedroom, laundry area, a 3rd full bathroom with a tiled shower. 3 Ring cameras are included, along with Starlink high-speed internet equipment and boosters. A leased 500-gallon LP tank through Rightway Stratford ($100/year) typically requires only one fill per year thanks to the wood boiler. The property currently utilizes holding tanks for septic, and the sellers have already obtained a permit for a future mound system installation if desired. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Marathon, 25 minutes from Merrill, and 35 minutes from Wausau. Schedule your showing today!