Custom-built home bordering public land, with exceptional privacy & forested trails just beyond the back door. Full-length covered porches seamlessly connect indoor living with the surrounding natural setting. Spacious eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, & newer appliances. The living room offers vaulted ceilings, built-in bookshelves, a wood stove, & east-facing windows with peaceful forest views. A split floor plan provides privacy, with a generously sized primary suite. The en-suite bath includes dual vanities, a tiled shower, soaking tub, linen storage, & walk-in closet. Additional bedrooms, one with French doors to the porch, share a well-appointed bath. A 27’ x 36’ insulated metal shop w/ concrete floors, skylights, wood stove, 220V power, and roll-up door doubles as a garage. Set on flat, usable 2.6 acres with circular drive, full fencing, portable corral, & five frost-free hydrants. Unrestricted, near Lake Roberts, the Gila National Forest, & town.