Tucked among the trees on 5.31 private acres in River Trails, this thoughtfully custom-designed property offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living & modern convenience, approx. 30 minutes south of Charlottesville. The home features a spacious kitchen with quartz countertops, wood cabinetry & island, expansive front porches on both levels, a screened rear porch that looks out into the rear woods, & flexible living spaces including a large mud room, office space with built-ins & a full unfinished walk-out basement ready for future expansion. Outside, the property truly shines with a separate 2-story storybook cottage (no HVAC) ideal for an office, studio or creative retreat, a workshop with electricity, woodshed, hard-surfaced basketball court with lighting, & beautifully landscaped grounds designed for relaxing & entertaining. Enjoy the comfort of a whole-house generator, low utility costs from geothermal HVAC, Firefly fiber internet availability, & a 3-bay covered carport with pavilion-style appeal. An adjacent 4.4-acre parcel is also available, offering the opportunity to own nearly 10 acres of privacy & natural beauty in the heart of Central Virginia.