7 Spruce LaneCortlandt, NY 10567Price: $600,000

Welcome to Twin Oaks - a character filled, remodeled home that encompasses the best of two worlds. Set atop a ridge, overlooking private Lake Woodrock and ensconced in natural beauty, it is also just minutes from shopping, restaurants and the Cortlandt train station. Unspoiled nature and civilization in one. Park in your private driveway or in the bonus off street parking for guests. Wend past the beautiful oak trees, sturdy boulders, artisan built stone walls, and slate patio to the main entrance. Inside, you will find a lovingly maintained, updated and expanded home. The great room has soaring cathedral ceilings with Douglas fir beams. The Trex deck off it has views of the lake. Flowing off the great room is a large dining area or family room, with a picture window out to the patio. Off of this is the thoughtfully designed second bedroom, with room to sleep three, and hidden storage waiting to be discovered. In the other direction, find the bright eat-in kitchen, with abundant cabinet space, that opens to the patio through sliding doors. Down the hall is a spa-like bathroom and the primary bedroom, featuring a coveted walk-in closet. Below, there is a bonus family room or guest area, with another full bathroom - which is also convenient for those returning from a dip in the lake. Back outside, the slate patio wraps around the front and side of the home and has a built-in propane grill and oven. Follow the steps down to the nearby path which is just a stone's throw from the beach. All of this natural beauty and hand crafted character, just one hour from Manhattan? What more can you ask for?