Welcome to this custom-built, all-brick 3,428 sf home on 17.11 open & wooded acres! The crape myrtle-lined driveway welcomes you to the house set back from the road for optimal privacy & big-sky views. The front porch opens into a formal foyer, flanked by elegant living & dining rooms. The heart of the home is the expansive family room featuring a stone fireplace with custom built-ins & the spacious kitchen w/large pantry & an abundance of natural light from the breakfast nook's windows. Off the kitchen is a utility room & a large rec/game room, converted from the original garage, allowing plenty of space for hobbies & entertaining. Enjoy peaceful mornings & relaxed evenings on the 20x12 screened porch! Upstairs, you’ll find the primary bedroom suite featuring a vanity & sitting area, ample space for a king-sized bed, WIC, & an updated bathroom. Three other bedrooms & a hall bath round out the 2nd floor & a walkup attic provides easy access to storage. Outside, you'll find mature landscaping and trees, along with an attached workshop, a 12x16 storage shed & a 16x20 carport perfect for outdoor gear, tools, and equipment. A beautifully constructed 24x24 carport with brick columns & a concrete floor offers shelter for your vehicles & there's a covered breezeway to allow dry, easy access to the house. You'll have peace of mind with a new roof installed 2024, 1st flr HVAC replaced 2021 & 2nd flr 2022! This property offers the rare opportunity to own 17 acres of land without an HOA or covenants and restrictions; horses, goats, chickens, etc. are welcome! Located near Ashland Berry Farm off beautiful Old Ridge Road in Western Hanover, the home is located about 30 minutes to Richmond & to Fredericksburg & less than 20 minutes from Ashland. This lovely home, designed and lovingly cared for by its current owners, combines timeless beauty and craftsmanship with a gorgeous country setting! Once you visit, you'll want to make 16496 Paddock Run your new home!