$2,595,000

Pinch yourself—you're NOT dreaming! This extraordinary private estate offers the ultimate combination of exceptional quality, effortless one-level living, and an unforgettable natural setting. With 5,000+ square feet of beautifully crafted living space, a huge unfinished basement, and just under 34 breathtaking acres, this is a property that truly lives larger than life. Situated along the Little River, the expansive grounds and complete privacy create a peaceful retreat that feels worlds away, yet you're just minutes from Duke and some of the Triangle's finest healthcare, dining, shopping, and amenities. Designed for both comfortable everyday living and sophisticated entertaining, the home offers an incredible array of spaces and features that are simply too numerous to list. The quality of construction is evident throughout, while the thoughtful floor plan provides the ease of one-level living with tremendous flexibility for future expansion or storage below. Step beyond the welcoming entry foyer and the home immediately reveals its extraordinary sense of scale and connection to the natural surroundings. Soaring ceilings, walls of windows, and a dramatic stone fireplace create a spectacular focal point, while the ever-changing views bring the beauty of the landscape indoors. The main living spaces are filled with natural light and elevated by exquisite architectural details, including tall ceilings and elegant crown molding. The primary spa-like retreat is a luxurious haven of its own, with a fireplace, direct access to a separate deck and hot tub, dual walk-in closets, heated bathroom floors, individual vanities, a large whirlpool tub, walk-in shower, and private gym. At the opposite end of the home, two spacious bedrooms—each with an en-suite bath—provide an exceptional sense of privacy for family and guests. The unfinished basement offers tremendous potential for future expansion, recreation, storage, or whatever your vision demands. Both two-car garages and the basement are climate controlled, providing exceptional protection for vehicles, collections, equipment, and other special belongings. Outside, nearly 34 acres provide an extraordinary sense of space, privacy, and possibility. The setting offers a rare opportunity to create the lifestyle you've imagined. Properties offering this combination of acreage, privacy, quality, and proximity to everything the Triangle has to offer are exceptionally hard to find. For the buyer who refuses to compromise, this is a truly special opportunity—and one you must experience in person to fully appreciate.