35 Northern Heights Dr, Winchendon, MA 01475

**For those seeking privacy, nature, homesteading potential, and four-season recreation, this may be the place for you.** Privately set back at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this unique ranch-style home sits on more than 24 wooded acres. Surrounded by mature forest, the property offers exceptional privacy, peaceful woodland views, abundant wildlife, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. More than one mile of private trails wind through the property and are suited for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, power sports, hunting, and nature exploration. The property also provides access to the former Boston and Maine Railroad corridor and groomed snowmobile trails. The rear property boundary includes approximately **360 feet of frontage on a large pond**, offering opportunities for fishing, kayaking, wildlife watching, and outdoor recreation. For those interested in gardening or homesteading, the property includes **eight established garden beds**, a **large chicken-coop area**, extensive wooded acreage, and ample space for expanding gardens, raising animals, or creating additional outdoor projects. Inside, the modern, open-concept ranch features granite, hardwood, and tile finishes throughout. A brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove provides warmth and character on the main level. The approximately **512-square-foot lower-level family room** offers additional space for entertaining, recreation, hobbies, or relaxing. Major improvements completed during the current ownership include: * A new roof with a transferable 50-year warranty * A replaced well system * A whole-house water radon mitigation system * An EcoFlow backup power system with a smart electrical panel * A wood-burning stove installed in the main-level fireplace * A dedicated parking area suitable for an RV, camper, trailer, or additional vehicles *Kitchen features a smart, cloud-monitored water filtration system *New refreshment nook, features two new glass-front refrigerators, perfect for beverages, coffee and entertaining The property offers exceptional garage, workshop, and storage space, with capacity for up to seven vehicles. The **24-by-36-foot three-car barn/garage** has been extensively upgraded with closed-cell spray-foam insulation throughout, three new insulated garage doors, and a new exterior access door. Both the **24-by-24-foot attached two-car garage** and the **24-by-24-foot detached two-car garage** have electricity and heat, providing flexible year-round space for vehicles, equipment, hobbies, storage, or workshop use. Additional outdoor features include a substantial **12-by-14-foot garden shed** and a striking **12-by-16-foot screened gazebo**, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding natural landscape. With more than 24 acres, extensive trails, pond frontage, established gardens, a large chicken-coop area, abundant garage and workshop space, and numerous major improvements, this property offers a rare combination of comfortable country living, homesteading potential, recreation, privacy, and versatility. **Shown by appointment to prequalified buyers.**