9 New Heron DriveMechanicville, NY 12118Price: $534,000

Owner is a Licensed Associate Broker and the Listing Agent. Welcome to this beautifully maintained 10-year-old Marini-built ranch offering the ease of single-level living with thoughtful design and exceptional natural surroundings. Featuring 2 bedrooms plus a dedicated office and 2 full baths, this home combines open-concept flow, soaring ceilings, and abundant natural light to create a space that feels both airy and inviting from the moment you enter. Set on what is arguably the most desirable .62 acre lot in the neighborhood, the property backs to forever-wild land and borders a tranquil pond, bringing nature right to your backyard. Enjoy daily visits from deer, rabbits, ducks, turtles, frogs, songbirds -- in a setting that offers rare privacy and peaceful views year-round. The main living area showcases wood floors, a gas fireplace, and expansive rear windows that frame the natural landscape beyond. The kitchen features newer appliances (range and dishwasher within the past year; refrigerator approximately 2 years) and flows seamlessly into the dining and living spaces -- ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bath, while a second bedroom and full bath provide comfortable guest space. A separate office allows flexibility for work-from-home or hobby use. The full basement, built with high ceilings and an egress window, was designed with future finishing in mind, offering excellent expansion potential. Additional features include central air, a 2-car garage, invisible fence, both gas and electric for kitchen stove, ring motion activated lights in back and on garage, ring doorbell, on demand how water, 2 outdoor hose faucets, and the quality and efficiency of Marini construction -- delivering the feel of new construction without the wait. This is a home that was loved at first sight for its light, openness, and connection to nature -- and it has remained just as special every day since.