8042 N Nc Highway 58Castalia, NC 27816Price: $1,195,000

Custom home with the BEST privacy on 17.8 acres, just 45 minutes east of Raleigh/Hwy 440 and easy access to Hwy 540. High end features and quality construction throughout the home plus beautiful landscaping, a pond, fenced pastures and run-in barns ... bring your horses or just enjoy the serenity of country life. The home has a total of 3700 sq ft under roof, including the 2577 heated sq ft of the home, the spacious front porch and the garage. The stunning covered front porch, 47'x12.6', overlooks the pond and pastures, with over 650 sq ft of entertaining space for sitting, dining and enjoying the comforting wood-burning fireplace. The ceilings in the home are a minimum of 10', the floors are solid red-oak hardwood plus high grade marble and granite is in the kitchen and all bathrooms. There are custom cabinets, crown and base molding throughout the house, plus a gas fireplace with custom mantel and surround in the living room. The Den/Sitting Room features a wall fireplace and is a great spot to relax after dinner. There is a full bath for each of the 3 bedrooms plus a powder room, a gourmet kitchen with 'top of the line' appliances with recessed lighting and chandeliers. The large pantry and walk-in closets for each bedroom provide abundant storage. The views from the home are the BEST ... the pond, five fenced pastures and 3 barns with run-in stalls. There is abundant space for hay, feed and equipment. Bring your horses or other farm animals or just enjoy the privacy of this beautiful property. The stunning home and 17.82 acres are the BEST ... enjoy day-to-day living on a beautiful farm in a beautiful area of North Carolina!!