12 Hilltop DriveNorth Salem, NY 10560Price: $700,000

This is the kind of special property you can't fully appreciate until you walk the gardens, experience the sweeping views, and feel the sunlight on your face. Crafted one plant at a time by a professional garden designer as her own personal oasis, this charming North Salem ranch is surrounded by an extraordinary landscape that has been thoughtfully layered, lovingly tended, and designed to reveal something new with every season. Beyond the gardens, panoramic views stretch across the surrounding countryside, with spectacular west-facing sunsets and seasonal glimpses of the Titicus Reservoir adding a little magic to everyday life. Find your favorite spot to sit and take it all in. It feels wonderfully private and tucked away, yet it's part of a warm, tight-knit neighborhood where neighbors still wave as they pass by. Inside, the house itself is just as easy to love. A light-filled ranch layout offers the simplicity and accessibility of one-level living, while a finished lower level adds an entirely different layer of flexibility: ideal for an in-law setup, live-in guests, a home office, recreation space, or whatever life calls for next. A nicely-remodeled white kitchen with granite countertops fits right in to the cottage aesthetic. Move in & make yourself at home from Day 1, or build your dream house overlooking one of North Salem's best views. This is the opportunity you've been waiting for!