Surrounded by almost 600 ac. of the E. River Preserve, with 7+ miles of hiking trails, this 8+ acre nature lover’s private oasis offers a beautiful custom ‘Tidewater’ Cape with these features: A main level primary suite, complete with office/den and second full bath. The great room with two story stone fireplace is open to an eat in kitchen, designed for ease and as needed, full scale entertaining. A formal dining room for special occasions. Hickory flooring is found through much of the house. Pass through French doors to a dramatic double height screened porch connected to an open deck which overlooks a lower patio and peaceful unspoiled acreage. A central stairway leads to a second floor mezzanine open to below. This level has two generous bedrooms, one large full bath. Past the kitchen, adjacent to the laundry /mudroom area, is a private back stairway to a large play/office/guest space. A full basement (1700 sf+) with interior access, a french door walkout, and 8' ceilings begs to be finished as office space, playroom or home gym. Separate red barn, with over 900+ sf on 2 floors, includes 3 stalls, work areas and an upper loft, for all sorts of uses. Current owner is an avid gardener and the landscape and hardscape offered here highlight this remarkable 4 season retreat just 3.2 miles from the Guilford Green, easy to I-95.