Beautifully maintained 5.25-acre country estate in Salem offering the rare combination of privacy, productivity, and a truly exceptional community. Set among wonderful neighbors in a friendly, supportive rural area where people still look out for each other, the property combines the best of peaceful country living with a strong sense of community and access to safe running and riding trails and excellent schools. The land is thoughtfully set up for country living with approximately 3 acres in alfalfa, acre in pasture grass, a mature orchard with apples, peaches, and pears, and a fully enclosed garden area (approximately 70100) with grapes, raspberries, grow boxes, and additional space for potatoes, corn, onions, and more. A fully automated irrigation system serves the grass, garden, and orchard. Outbuildings are set up for real use with a brick barn designed to hold up to 4 cows with a covered feeding area and cement floors for easy cleanup, a steel panel corral, and a detached two-car garage with large carports capable of storing hay and equipment. The outdoor living spaces are equally impressive with a professionally built fire pit surrounded by mature blue spruce, a gazebo with lighting, a water feature with white lattice arbor and bridge crossing the stream, and a large 2030 patio, all connected by concrete walkways throughout the yard. The home offers exceptional versatility with three full kitchens, including a walk-out mother-in-law apartment with its own patio, storage sheds, and separate parking. The main floor features a primary suite, Caf brand kitchen appliances, a large laundry room with maple cabinetry and lockers, and an oversized garage with a work area and built-in cabinets. The home is also equipped with two furnaces, two AC units, two water heaters, wood stove and gas fireplace. The property also features mature shade trees, a playground area with swings and monkey bars, horseshoe pit, in-ground trampoline, and slide off the deck, creating a setting that works equally well for entertaining, family life, and productive land use. This is the kind of property that's hard to replicate.
