An exceptional luxury offering in the highly sought after Cress Creek neighborhood of Shepherdstown, WV Architecturally stunning, spacious, and well-maintained 5 bdrm, 4 1/2 bath home on a professionally landscaped 3/4 acre, featuring mature hardwood and pine trees. Large stone formations throughout the yard are used to define garden areas that feature Virginia Bluebells, ferns and fuchsia, among other plantings. An in-ground water feature with a pond, waterfall, and Japanese Maple add to the beauty and peace of the rear yard. The driveway is surrounded by a gorgeous rock, flower and shrub garden and stone retaining wall. A beautiful wide custom laid front slate walkway, well designed pathway plantings & handsome covered front porch entrance present a refined welcoming elegance. Entering thru a tall, lovely beveled & stained glass front door with glass side panels reveals the grand high ceilinged foyer & open concept formal living room and dining areas, w/ designer columns, high end tray ceilings, recessed lighting, ceiling fans and lustrous warm solid oak flooring, flooded w natural light thru elegant Palladian windows, double glass doors to the many back yard entertaining areas, including covered, custom laid tile patio, an enormous open 2 level wood deck w bench seating, a large vaulted ceiling gazebo, an intimate pergola covered by hydrangea, and a sweet relaxing area of laid brick near the sounds of the gentle waterfall, surrounded by attractive river stones. To the right of the entrance, the main level features a separate wing for the guest bath, w/ French doors into large library/office space w custom built in wood cabinetry, shelving, desk countertops along two walls, and the fabulous large primary bedroom suite, w/ensuite spa bath, walk in custom tiled shower, three huge wall mirrors, two sinks w wide vanity countertops and cabinetry, a walk in closet and extra bdrm lounge area w/ Palladian windows and doors to the back patio/decks. Left of the foyer, a hallway leads to two more bedrooms, each with full baths of their own. The formal living room leads into an open concept high ceilinged kitchen & family room w its casual eating area, a wonderful propane fireplace, recessed lighting, tall Palladian windows and doors to the back decks. The open kitchen has two pantries, artisanal lighting, dedicated beverage area and glass front storage cabinets, center island w/storage beneath, granite counters & custom tile back splash, double stainless sink, plus an abundance of attractive storage cabinetry. On the upper level the second large primary bedroom and en suite bath offer vaulted ceilings, two large closets and a smaller adjoining bonus room for yoga, play space, storage or private relaxation. An attached oversized double car carport w arched entrances offers work bench space, large walk in storage/equipment room and an interior side entrance to the mud room, hallway, two ample storage closets w pocket doors, and separate laundry room w its built in cabinets, shelving, sink and counters. The hallway here also leads to a private fourth bedroom with its own entrance to the garage area. This home has so many extra storage spaces, a thoughtful floor plan and aesthetically pleasing architectural details. The well known Cress Creek country club is a benefit for home owners. This distinctive Cress Creek property is a sanctuary for the senses and a rarely available offering close to historic Shepherdstown, Shepherd University, the renowned C&O canal trail and river recreation, Harpers Ferry Natl Park, and all services.