Welcome home to your beautiful, gated estate. Nestled on almost 4.5 acres of peaceful, tucked-away land, this stunning home offers an idyllic blend of natural beauty and modern comfort. A spacious open great room, complete with a cozy stone fireplace with new gas logs, provides ample space for relaxation or entertaining, with the option to include a formal dining area. Windows and French doors allow picturesque views of the in-ground saltwater pool, a 1.79-acre pond where bass swim, and wildlife such as deer and turkeys that frequently roam. The large, covered front and back porches are perfect for entertaining or just taking in the beautiful scenery.Enjoy the premium plantation shutters and strategically placed LED lighting, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.The gourmet kitchen remodeled in 2019 features sleek granite countertops, a wine cooler, ice maker, double ovens, pantry, microwave, disposal and a generous dining area perfectly positioned to overlook the beautiful backyard. The downstairs primary bedroom suite, overlooking the backyard, boasts a large bathroom with separate shower, jetted tub and large walk-in closet. Upstairs, three bedrooms plus an additional multipurpose room that can serve as an extra bonus room or a TV/Theater room—are complemented by two full baths, offering flexibility for various needs. Above the garage, a spacious bonus room provides additional space, with a conveniently placed half bath just across the hall. Outside there are 2 storage buildings and a pump house. One with built-in heavy-duty shelving and another outbuilding/garage with concrete floor to accommodate anything from a boat to yard equipment. There is also a cute, unfinished "pool house" that contains the pool pump, a new pool pump control, new salt cell, new chlorinator and pool robot. It can be used for extra storage for pool furniture or finished off. All outbuildings have electricity. The oversized garage has new garage doors and openers, and the crawlspace is newly encapsulated with a dehumidifier to help keep the home comfortable in both the summer and winter. There is also a generator connection for the house.Also new since 2019 are all counter tops except the master (primary) bedroom, 2 hot water heaters, a mini split in the bonus room above the garage, pool liner, and plantation shutters almost all throughout the house. The two HVACs are serviced yearly and there is an Old Republic Home Warranty that is good through June 2026. This wonderful property offers a secluded, tranquil setting, yet it remains close enough to town for easy access to restaurants and shopping. A rare retreat with natural charm, this home is a true haven. Easy access to Raleigh, I-295, and Fort Bragg. Don't miss this amazing opportunity! Appraisal on file.