Although it can be seen in the distance; stately traditional home, white pasture fencing, barn, large hay field and wooded area in the background; it can only be appreciated at the end of the drive. Turn into 2344 Amity Hill Road, Statesville, NC, through the entrance bordered with brick columns and follow the tree-lined concrete drive to the end. First impressions are of a Bluegrass farm and one would fully expect to see a direct descendant of Secretariat frolicking in the large pasture in front of the home. Words like serene, ordered and comfortable spring to mind. The property has 10 acres including home with pool, barn and pastures, and another 20 acres are available if so desired. More than half the additional acreage is a large hay field bounded by two streams. The home is situated on a rise at the beginning of the woods; mature landscaping provides privacy and the rear of the home has several enormous hardwoods. Follow the walk leading from the drive to the column lined rocking chair front porch; clearly a place to enjoy cool, lazy evenings. Enter the home and from the foyer experience the open floor plan. Stairs to the second floor set at an angle provide open sightlines to the 2-story great room and beyond to the pool, dining room and kitchen. Hardwood floors grace the foyer, great room and dining room. The focal point of the 2-story great room is the floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace with hearth and flanked on each side by two large windows providing views to the pool. This room is open to a second level catwalk/landing loft area. Moving to the kitchen from the great room is a transition from the hardwood flooring to tile but the open, airy atmosphere continues. A spacious breakfast nook offers more views of the pool and the back of the home. The spacious, efficient kitchen offers a center aisle with GE Profile glass cooktop, two pantries, corner sink, granite countertops and tile backsplash. The appliances are new and feature a side-by-side refrigerator and built-in wall oven. Connecting the kitchen to the garage is a large hallway that also provides access to the covered patio (23 x 11) and oversized laundry/hobby room, designed with utility sink, broom closet, cabinets and a work bench. Above the spacious 2-car garage is a bonus room. This space is truly a bonus with easy access to the kitchen, separate HVAC system, half-bath, and located to reduce noise distraction. It is an ideal space for a work-out facility, kids play room or a space for older kids to hang out. Situated on the opposite side of the home, a guest bedroom with full bath is located next to the main level master. The master opens to a private patio through French doors and includes a bath with dual granite vanities, make-up vanity and a large tiled frameless shower. Two guest bedrooms and a full bath located upstairs are joined by an open catwalk with private sitting/reading space.

Indoor/outdoor living is facilitated with the covered patio adjoining the pool deck, and the mature landscaping in the back provides a private and enjoyable setting for the pool. For your animal(s) the property has two large fenced pastures with 3-board and electric fencing. Care of your animal friends and maintenance of the farm is centered in the well-designed and functional barn. Concrete floor, four stalls with drains, large center aisle, tack room, wash stall and a 12 covered space for storage on each side of the barn provides ample space for the care of your animals and property.

As you drive by, the views of 2344 Amity Hill Road are eye-catching and inviting, but this home and property can only truly be appreciated at the end of the drive. Can be purchased as 10 acres at $555,000 or 30 acres at $650,000