Nestled in the highly desirable Pine Arden neighborhood, this beautifully expanded Cape blends timeless charm with quality craftsmanship and thoughtful recent updates. The heart of the home is the stunning kitchen, featuring custom glazed cabinetry, a center island with a quartz countertop, tiled backsplash, gas range, and new stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher (2026). The adjoining great room is filled with natural light and showcases soaring cathedral ceilings and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace. A spacious living room with a pellet stove (2025) and a separate dining/sitting area provide multiple inviting spaces to relax or entertain. Hardwood floors throughout the first floor were uncovered after the removal of wall-to-wall carpeting and professionally cleaned and polished (2024). The main level also offers two bedrooms, a full bath with a tiled shower and frameless glass enclosure, and a convenient first-floor laundry room completed in 2025. Upstairs, the renovated primary suite (2026) features new carpeting, a walk-in closet, and an updated en-suite bath. An additional second-floor bedroom with skylights, custom built-ins, and access to a third full bath provides flexible living space for family, guests, or a home office. Electric bathroom heaters, in addition to the home's forced hot-air system, provide supplemental comfort and will remain with the property.The finished walkout lower level expands the living space with a spacious game or media room featuring a 3rd fireplace, along with a workshop and an attached two-car garage.Recent improvements continue outdoors, where professionally landscaped grounds feature custom stone walls, an oversized stone patio, a new 22' x 22' upper deck (2025), new fencing (2024), an above-ground pool (2025) with a new pool platform (2026), an outdoor rinse station (2026), and a storage shed (2024). Hardwired generator hookups with proper venting were installed in the shed (2025), offering added convenience during power outages (generator excluded). Second-floor insulation was upgraded in 2026 to enhance year-round comfort and efficiency. A video security camera system will convey with the property. Abutting MDC land, this exceptional home offers added privacy and direct access to nature while remaining within walking distance of local schools. Meticulously maintained & thoughtfully updated,this is a rare opportunity to own an exceptional home in one of the area's most sought-after developments.