Just 600 yards from public waterfront access on Rice Lake, this 4-bedroom home offers lakeside living without waterfront taxes. The open-concept main floor features 2 bedrooms, a 4-pc bath and a stone fireplace in the combined living, dining and kitchen area, opening to a spacious back deck overlooking a private, tree-lined yard. The walkout basement adds 2 bedrooms, a 4-pc bath, laundry and family room. Outdoors, enjoy a landscaped yard with a large fire pit, treehouse, sheds and an enclosed sugar shack in the back forest--fully equipped to tap 50 maples, including evaporator and stainless steel pans, or used as a hobby studio/retreat. Additional highlights include a 24' x 24' attached garage, proximity to Peterborough, Millbrook, Port Hope, quick access to Highways 401, 407 and 115, and just 10 minutes to the Ganaraska Forest Trail system. Nearby attractions include golf courses, fishing, heritage sites and the Rolling Grape Vineyard. Recent updates: shingles (2012), septic (2019), hot water/pressure tank (2025). Oil heating cost averages $1600/year.