Stately residence on 6.25 acres offers warm family spaces, whimsical nooks, & elegant entertaining. This Williamsburg-style home has the back-to-nature features you love- moss-covered 30-yr cedar shake roof (new in 2013/2003), real pine siding, brick paver sidewalk & back patio, beamed ceilings, & a beautiful piece of land that provides privacy & greenery mixing shade trees w/ ivy gardens, flowering bushes, & a creek running along a meadow field. County confirms horses OK! At 4527sf youll love the spacious living areas, front & back staircases, & big bedrooms- all hardwood floored except 1 bedrm. This was the last home designed by famed local architect, James C. Hemphill & the attention to detail is superb- especially if you love bold dentil crown mouldings, lots of quality built-ins & millwork, big windows for healthy natural light, & rooms that flow easily. The Family Rm will be one of several favorite respites- with its 29x17 size, hardwd flrs, double french doors to the patio, & extra-large wood burning fireplace w/ brick hearth, a long mantel, & very handy pass-thru wood storage. Super chunky wood beams cross the ceiling- the original owners found these solid beams in an old barn in Williamsburg, VA- they add wonderful character! This rustic rm leads to a cheerful & colorful Eat-in-L-shaped Kitchen w/ new double ovens (2014) & new disposal (2015). Two credenzas include a large display cabinet/credenza w/ built-in desk, & a large center island w/ cooktop means loads of countertop working area. And, Yes- a big wide sink! The white ceiling beams remind you this is a country estate & the hand-painted murals by local artist Barb Spencer will always bring you to a warm sunny place. Laundry Rm off the Kitchen also has a large sink & lots of cabinetry (cookbook shelves!). Plenty of room for the W/D & 2nd Fridge or Freezer. All appliances can convey. Gracious two-story foyer greets guests at the front door followed by a traditional layout of formal DR to the left and formal LR to the right. These spacious rooms are all hardwd floored, & offer exquisite millwork, cabinetry & shelving. The DRs big windows are attractively shuttered, accenting the rooms wainscoting & heavy crown moulding. The LR is bright w/ deep windows all around, & offers 4 large built-in bookcases & gas-or-wood FP a lovely big multipurpose room - formal or informal entertaining, music, or places to curl up w/ a good book in a sunny spot. A nice-sized Bedrm on the main floor (16x15) has hardwd flr, walk-in closet & an adjacent full bath (single sink + tub/shower)- this retreat could easily be separated from the main living area and used as a Master on Main suite as there is also half bath in the Back Foyer off the Family Rm. On the main staircase landing, the outside balcony w/ weight support is perfect for holiday dcor. All the way up & the loft landing leads to several storage closets & 4 more bedrms. Large Master can fit your couch & has a roomy Dressing Rm w/ loads of vanity surface, mini-shutters & 2 large closets. Love these approx. bedrm sizes: Master- 16x14; Bedrm 2 (green)-17x12; Bedrm 3 (pink)-20x16- this could be a great playroom- it has a built-in desk, built-in cabinets & access to the Back Staircase; Bedrm 4 (blue) is 17x13. Upstairs uses electric water heater, downstairs uses gas. HVAC heat pump is only 4 yrs old, 2nd is 9 yrs. old, but Buy With Confidence- Sellers offering 1-Yr Home Warranty! The parcel crosses the street & owners say they used to keep horses- an old 2-stall barn maybe could be renovated- it has access to power & 2 stub outlets for sewer nearby. The home itself has an open attached 2-car carport & a detached 2-car garage affectionately named the Carriage House providing extra storage on 2 levels. This property emerges into its true beauty in the spring- Magnolia, Cherry, Hydrangeas. HOA fees paid in taxes. Just outside city limits, but close to everything. Welcome Home!