Minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and everything Mankato has to offer, this spacious rambler offers the perfect balance of convenience and privacy with a rare wooded backyard setting. Vaulted ceilings and an open-concept main-floor layout create an inviting space for gathering and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, a large center island, coffee bar, and walk-in pantry. The primary suite offers a private bath and walk-in closet. A spacious 3-stall garage equipped with 220V (60AMP) electric vehicle charger connects to a practical everyday entryway complete with a drop zone, storage, and laundry hookups designed to keep daily life organized. The lower level provides even more room to spread out with a large family room and an oversized (19' x 13') private guest suite featuring its own ensuite bath, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet with washer/dryer hookups for laundry options. Outside the flat, wooded backyard with neat garden bed creates a serene backdrop rarely found this close to town. Enjoy this relaxing space to play or entertain. If you've been searching for a home with generous living spaces, thoughtful storage, and a backyard that feels tucked away from it all, this one is for you.