Serene country living only 5 miles from UMass and Amherst Center. Back on market with over $20k in upgrades!2021 upgrades and certifications: New Buderus furnace, New shingle roof, Newly cemented and insulated dry crawl space with self-draining humidifier, Recent septic system title 5 certification, New water well-holding tank, and passed water test. Just over the Amherst town line in a wooded setting, this Cape-style home has a two-car garage and private fenced-in backyard. Within walking distance to Atkins Reservoir and many hiking trails and just 2.5 miles to Cushman Market and Cafe. The house has 3 large bedrooms, 1 small skylighted home office/art studio/playroom, and 2 full baths. The laundry room is just off the kitchen and has a wooden deck off the back of the house. It has a large kitchen and an L-shaped living room with a working classic brick fireplace. The quiet neighborhood is part of the highly sought-after Shutesbury/Amherst public school system.