Exquisite custom-built residence nestled on a .85 acre lot in leafy Tilton Valley, boasting about 6,500 sf of quietly elegant space and 5 bedrooms 4 full and 1 half bath. With exceptional indoor and outdoor amenities, to include extensive hardscape, breathtaking twilight lighting, a stone-fringed koi pond highlighted by a serene waterfall, this home beckons you to quiet moments and tranquility. Gleaming golden oak hardwood ushers you into the grand two-story entrance foyer and continues through the main level. Deep crown moldings and impressive chair rail trim distinguish the formal living and dining rooms. The stunning two-story family room with a breathtaking floor to ceiling natural fieldstone fireplace anchors the main level and will accommodate large gatherings comfortably. It is wide open to both the kitchen and the sunroom. Imagine a kitchen designed for culinary excellence--- an expansive and luxurious space boasting elegant granite countertops and a suite of appliances to assist your culinary endeavors. They include a sleek glass cooktop with a down-draft vent, two large wall ovens for ambitious meals, a dishwasher and spacious side-by-side refrigerator. Abundant, solid oak cabinetry ensures effortless organization, featuring pantry cabinets and a practical built-in desk. Expansive countertops offer comfortable bar seating , perfect for casual dining or those parties where everyone gathers in the kitchen. The large breakfast room opens to the screened porch for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The sunroom is delightful and offers a quiet sunlit space to read or relax... or use it as a second home office, idyllically overlooking the natural beauty of your professionally landscaped garden. A large home office is thoughtfully situated away from the hubbub of daily life, featuring beautiful built-ins and sconce lighting and crown molding and chair rail trim. The upper level presents 4 generous bedrooms and 3 full baths, including a true Owner's Retreat. Highlights include a dramatic tray ceiling and 2 enormous walk-in closets. The spacious sitting room beckons you to relax by the wall of sunny windows overlooking the trees. The Owner's Bath is truly a spa-inspired retreat, where you can soak your troubles away in the oversize two-person Jacuzzi tub, complete with aeration jets, set in a beautifully tiled surround. The double bowl vanity enjoys stunning quartz countertops and upgraded fixtures. Completing the oasis is a large walk-in shower showcasing elegant designer tile work, and a private water closet. The upper level is completed by 3 ancillary bedrooms, 2 sharing a buddy bath, and one enjoying its own private bath ensuite. The walkout lower level offers a wealth of flexible space bathed in natural light, thanks to its numerous full-sized windows. The enormous rec room easily accommodates a wide-screen TV and/or game tables and includes an immersive surround sound system. For guests, a comfortable 5th bedroom with full bath and closet offers an excellent private suite. Two large storage closets, one cedar-lined, and an unfinished storage room complete the space. The deep tree-lined yard beautifully blurs the line between indoor and outdoor serenity. Imagine starting your day with coffee on the screened porch and ending it with an evening meal on the private patio, listening to the waterfall by the pond, under the shade of the majestic oak tree. As evening approaches, subtle landscape lighting lends a glow to your surroundings. All this, but close to everything! Updates: 2025 - interior freshly painted; 2025 new water heater;2023 exterior painted; 2023 windows and exterior doors replaced (warranty conveys); 2018 waterfall and koi pond; 2017 installed major landscaping, paver walkway and patio in rear, LED landscape lighting on house and grounds; 2015-siding replaced with Hardie Plank;2013 main level HVAC; 2012 upper level HVAC; 2005 roof replaced with 50 year-rated Duraslate roof. Oakton HS.