Private wooded retreat on 1.42 acres, just 4.2 miles from Lake Norman State Park and 5.1 miles from public boat access! This custom 1.5-story home features tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a river rock gas fireplace in the great room, plus a full finished basement for additional living space. The open kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, an oversized island, and gas cooktop. Spacious primary suite offers a tiled walk-in shower. Enjoy resort-style outdoor living with a heated custom saltwater pool featuring a slide, extensive hardscape, and landscape lighting. Recent updates include new LVP flooring, new carpet, updated countertops, 2024 blacktop driveway, and refinished hardwoods throughout. Detached garage workshop with bath and private entrance offers flexible bonus space. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, on a peaceful 1.42-acre wooded homesite with no HOA. Don't miss this rare blend of privacy, updates, and space in sought-after Troutman! Step inside to soaring tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the great room with natural light, anchored by a stunning river rock gas fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout the main living areas have been beautifully refinished, and all new lighting fixtures add a fresh, modern glow to every room. The open-concept kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring custom cabinetry with new hardware and handles, an oversized island perfect for entertaining, a gas cooktop, new Cortz countertops, and under-counter lighting for both ambiance and function. The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a beautifully tiled walk-in shower and a newly updated vanity. Additional bedrooms feature new carpet and padding throughout, and the primary bedroom boasts new LVP flooring for a stylish, low-maintenance finish. The full finished basement adds incredible flexibility and square footage, complete with new LVP flooring, new carpet, fresh drywall, updated electric, and new LED and general lighting throughout — ideal for a media room, home gym, office, or additional living space. The dedicated laundry room includes a new pantry, new door, new cabinetry, and new LVP flooring for a clean, functional space. Outdoor living takes center stage on this private, wooded 1.42-acre homesite. Unwind by the heated custom saltwater pool complete with a fun slide, surrounded by extensive hardscape including a new back deck with fresh flooring, a charming pergola, a new staircase, a new concrete lower deck, and new pool-area sidewalks. A split rail fence adds charm around the pool area, while professional landscape lighting — including front porch lighting and outdoor security lighting for both the home and garage — enhances the property's beauty and safety after dark. Curb appeal shines with a blacktopped driveway, a new mailbox, a board fence at the front of the property, a re-done front porch with a charming cedar ceiling, and new gutters and downspouts. New exterior water spigots add everyday convenience. The detached garage workshop is a standout feature, offering a bathroom and private entrance for flexible use as a home office, studio, or guest space. Additional garage upgrades include updated electric, wrapped posts, a new ceiling and ceiling fans on the garage porch, LED lighting, and a new garage door opener. Additional peace of mind comes with a home security alarm system that conveys with the sale. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and thoughtful updates throughout — from the kitchen and primary suite to the finished basement and resort-style backyard — this Troutman gem offers the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, and move-in-ready style. Located just minutes from Lake Norman State Park and public boat access, with easy reach to I-77, this is a rare opportunity to own a fully updated retreat on nearly 1.5 private acres. Schedule your showing today — homes like this don't come along often!