Create your own family compound or homestead on 26 secluded acres in the sought-after Vancleave community. Nestled among the trees at the end of a long driveway, this property offers privacy with convenient access to town, shopping, and everyday essentials. The property features a spacious 3,719-square-foot barndominium with five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half baths, including one at the pool deck. A separate restored 889-square-foot farmhouse cottage offers two bedrooms and one bathroom. A stocked pond and barn complete the setting. Overlooking the pond, the main home features an open floor plan with a huge kitchen and entertaining space, split brick flooring in the kitchen, and a walk-in pantry. Large windows throughout the home bring in natural light and beautiful views of the surrounding property. Downstairs includes two primary suites and an additional half bath. One suite has a small kitchen, a bathroom with a walk-in tub, and its own outside entrance and porch. A spiral staircase leads upstairs to three bedrooms, one full bathroom, a loft, and a kitchenette/wet bar area with cabinetry. The upstairs also has a separate exterior entrance and a covered deck—a peaceful spot to take in the views. A new side deck with a covered pergola leads to an above-ground pool with surrounding decking, a grilling deck, a poolside half bath, and an outdoor shower space. There's plenty of room for summer cookouts, pool days, and gathering with family and friends. Across the pond, the restored farmhouse cottage offers a cozy retreat with original hardwood floors and a walk-in tub with seating. Enjoy a front porch, covered and screened back porch space, and a deck along the right side of the home. A trail from the back porch leads to the pond. The cottage also includes its own circle drive and a carport/storage building. An additional 20x40 portable office building will remain, with its own septic system, water, and power offer potential for another homesite, adding flexibility for future plans. Spend afternoons fishing with the family in the stocked pond, quiet mornings on the porch, and evenings enjoying the wooded surroundings. With a barn and acreage to explore, garden, or pursue hobbies, this property has room to bring your vision of country living to life.