Welcome to your 5.5-acre mountainside retreat in the peaceful community of Laidlaw, Western Hope! Just minutes from Highway 1, this family-friendly neighborhood offers convenient amenities like school bus service and weekly garbage collection. The charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features a picturesque wraparound veranda, perfect for enjoying views of your flat, fully usable, and private acreage. Currently, the property is home to a small hobby farm with goats, sheep, and two impressive 800-pound pigs. Outbuildings include a 3-stall, 26'x36' barn and a spacious 24'x36' 2-bay workshop. Relax by the creek-side pond on warm summer days. Recent upgrades to the home include a brand-new high-efficiency furnace, hot water tank, and well pump. This is a rare chance to own a beautiful, accessible acreage where you can park your nicest car right at the front door!