Located in the heart of Covington, just minutes from everything, this unexpected Arthur Middleton designed gem is built on 2.5 private acres w/ mature landscaping & a picturesque pond fed by an artesian well. This home has been the heart of the same family since it was built 38 years ago and is now ready for another family. She stands just as proud as ever! An entertainer's dream; with the fabulous dining room opening to the covered side porch, a cooks delight kitchen & a screened porch. The entire exterior of the home is finished with cypress siding, including the soffits. Inside, the home features custom millwork throughout. Finish carpenters hand crafted the custom woodwork of sinker cypress for the windows & window jams, doors & door jams, the transoms above the doors, the fireplace mantels, the vaulted dining room ceiling, the bar cabinets, the stair rail and the bedroom shutters. Custom kitchen cabinets were made with highland cypress, as were the living room cabinets. Heart pine floors are found in the living room and dining room as well as the second floor bedroom & study. Antique Chicago brick has been used extensively throughout the home. This polished brick can be found in the kitchen, TV room, living room, & entrance hall. Outside the home you will find the brick has been used for the entrance walkway, for various patios, the pool area & the entrance gate pillars. Additionally, the brick has been used to construct the 50ft. dual faced fireplace located in the living room & family room. Lastly, the home boasts 30ft. vaulted ceilings throughout 70% of the home for all areas excluding the bedrooms. The second floor primary suite ceiling is 18 ft. The vaulted ceilings in both the living room & the family room are fir. The floors in two downstairs bedrooms are Canadian white pine. The extensive patio area surrounding the pool has also been laid with Old Chicago brick. The swimming pool has its own security fencing. A standing seam metal roof is a bonus!