Sited perfectly on a bend in the road at the foot of the Balch Hill Preserve, 17 Hemlock Road offers everything one could want in a spectacular location. An original Hunter Home, the house has been updated with a fabulous chef's kitchen, including a Wolf 6-Burner stove with 2 ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, and a large and useful island. The living/dining room is the show stopper: surrounded by glass, with views to Baker Tower, this light-filled space can feel elegant and cozy at the same time. The ceiling is composed of maple panels, adding a dramatic offset to the large windows. The topography of the land with a gentle slope makes you feel almost as though you are sitting up in the trees. The main floor also has a master bedroom with bath, three bedrooms with another full bath, and a bonus room. Downstairs, there is a family room, kitchenette, full bath, and a bedroom, that can be used as guest space, an in-law suite, nanny suite, or a rental apartment, with it's own entrance on the lower level. Outside, the 3.6 acre lot has amazing perennial gardens, a stone patio, and a deck for entertaining or just enjoying the peaceful environs. Close to everything, yet so private. Located a half mile from the Bernice Ray Elementary School, and just over a mile from the Richmond Middle School, and a short drive to Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Come have a look at this wonderful property.