Experience the charm of this distinctive split-level home on over 5 private acres, a serene retreat the seller has cherished for decades. Decorative plaster ceilings add timeless character throughout. The main level features new LVP flooring and includes a living room, dining area, kitchen, and spacious great room perfect for entertaining or cozy evenings. The kitchen showcases original wood cabinetry with room to create your dream space. Multiple heat sources provide year-round comfort including a pellet stove in the living area, a wood-burning insert in the basement, and a true fireplace in the great room. Upstairs, carpeted bedrooms offer flexible spaces for family, guests, or a home office, with both the primary and secondary bedrooms opening onto the deck for morning coffee or sunset views. The partial basement adds versatility with a second kitchen, a bath in progress plumbed for a shower or tub, potential for a second living area, and over 1,000 square feet of stand-up storage. Step outside to a private country oasis surrounded by tall hardwoods with five porches and patios including a screened-in back porch and a large front porch with a swing, three picnic areas, two fire pits, a classic outhouse, 25,000 square feet of tillable garden space, and muscadine vines ready for picking or homemade jelly. A two-level outbuilding provides space for a workshop, studio, or creative projects while a smaller walk-in building offers additional storage. This home is a private retreat, a garden paradise, and a place to gather, create, and enjoy rural living. Bring your horses or embrace the rural lifestyle while remaining conveniently close to grocery stores and modern amenities. A recorded easement along the far left side of the property provides access for a neighboring parcel.