Welcome to this truly unique 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Mankato hilltop, offering privacy & charm close to shopping, dining, & entertainment. With a beautiful .61-acre ravine lot, this home surprises & delights with its spacious interior. Inside you willo find a cozy sitting room/bonus area that opens into a generously sized living room. The open-concept kitchen connects seamlessly to the living room and a formal dining area. Two bedrooms and a full bath are conveniently located on the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find two more spacious bedrooms, while the lower level offers bonus space including a second family room, a dedicated crafting or office space, and an additional bonus room to suit your needs. Built-ins throughout the home provide character and functionality, with solar collector panels, you’ll enjoy energy efficiency, too. Step outside to discover a lush backyard oasis filled with fruit trees, lilacs, and more—ideal for gardening, relaxing, or simply soaking in nature. And with a 1-car garage and plenty of storage space, this home is as practical as it is charming. You truly have to see it to believe it—from the outside, you'd never guess just how much space this home offers inside!