Upscale Hideaway-See this hidden treasure of privacy & seclusion that is easily accessible with short stroll to the post office or local coffee shop. Located just 17 miles from UGA & downtown Athens off Hwy 78, this 7.05 acres horse property features a large home, 1248 SF Barn w/ 208 SF shed roof plus a 288 SF Hay Barn. Wind down the long driveway past the barn & multiple fenced pastures to the beautiful CAPE COD CRAFTSMAN with a WRAP AROUND PORCH & DECK, featuring the front & two side covered porches & a large entertaining deck in the back overlooking the large Oak trees, junipers & fig tree. Varieties of blueberries, butterfly bushes & flowering shrubs all welcome you into this one of a kind natural oasis. Enter the glass transom front door into the entryway of heart of pine flooring with a view to the large FIELDSTONE FIREPLACE in the GREAT ROOM that is lined with a wall of windows & french doors opening to the deck. Drink your morning coffee while enjoying the birds. Custom wood trim has been added to all the doorways and throughout the home as well giving this home a classy yet comfortable feel. The great room has high 14 foot ceilings and is open to the renovated kitchen featuring floor to ceiling white oak solid wood cabinets, gleaming Silestone solid surface countertops with a large breakfast/serving bar, double ovens & extra large greenhouse window over the stainless sink, large butler pantry with extra sink & extra large walk in pantry, all wonderful custom features of this home plus a large dining room for entertaining & breakfast area off the kitchen also. Enjoy a good book by the fire next to another large stone fireplace in the cozy den with stained wood ceiling & half guest bath. The custom built oak staircase leads to custom bamboo floors & a vaulted ceiling in the MAGNIFICENT MASTER SUITE with ship lap ceilings, open windows and a third fireplace sitting area. A double vanity master bath dressing room with walk in tile shower, jacuzzi tub & large closets. Two large bedrooms with a shared tiled bath & vanity with a large laundry room with more cabinets are also upstairs. An Extra feature is the totally finished basement with Mexican red clay tile floors for easy upkeep, area for a wood stove to be set up and access to outside. Lots of storage closets also downstairs or wonderful area for media or recreational rooms or home office or just extra living space. THREE FIREPLACES! Explore the Shaking Rock hiking park close by or take a short 20 minute drive to the Watson Mill Riding Trails & shoals, plus explore HISTORIC LEXINGTON with antique stores & historic Church Street historical homes. Don't miss the chance to own your own PRIVATE RETREAT! Spectrum cable available for high speed internet.