Enjoy sweeping views and a peaceful country feel while still being conveniently close to town at this beautifully updated Ephrata home. The inviting main level features an updated kitchen with granite countertops that opens to the dining and living areas, where a striking stone fireplace creates a warm focal point. Three bedrooms are located on the main level, including a spacious primary suite with an updated en-suite bath and private slider leading to the deck and views. Updated bathrooms, ceiling fans, a convenient utility room, and abundant storage enhance the home's functionality. The finished lower level offers even more versatility with an additional bedroom and attached bath, pellet stove, 240V power and separate exterior access, plus the potential to add a kitchenette for multigenerational living or an extended guest space. A 50-inch TV is also included. Outside, your own private retreat awaits with a gorgeous 18x40 in-ground pool, hot tub, mature landscaping, fully fenced backyard, drip irrigation, and underground sprinklers for easy maintenance. Secure attached parking accommodates two vehicles, with additional driveway parking for up to four more vehicles, along with RV/boat parking. No HOA. Enjoy nearby Ephrata parks, pickleball facilities, and the Beezley Hill Trail System for hiking and mountain biking, with the recreation opportunities of the greater Columbia Basin within easy reach.