Welcome home to this unique custom "Gracious Farmhouse" designed by architect Donald A. Gardner. The exterior of this meticulously maintained home boasts an expansive Travertine patio and beautiful hardscapes in both front and back yards, tiered gardens, mature landscaping, slate and stone walkways, on 3 acres of total seclusion! There are so many unique features to this 5 bedroom and 4 full bathroom home. Relax on the expansive front porch with main and side entrances to the house. The farmhouse kitchen has granite counters, large island, Shaws farm sink, 5-burner propane gas stove, double wall ovens and spacious eating area. The elegant dining room has a bay window that looks onto the front porch and pocket door to kitchen. The inviting family room boasts a gas fireplace with an antique Victorian mantel surrounded by built-ins. Walk outside through the french doors to the gorgeous patio where you can relax and entertain family and friends. A main level primary bedroom suite has a walk-in closet, luxury bath with soaking tub, separate large shower (2019), and double sinks. The living room with glass french doors can also be a home office. Come inside from the 3-car garage and find another full bathroom and a huge pantry/laundry area next to the kitchen. Take the main or back staircase to the upper level, which has 4 generous size bedrooms and a bonus room with a gas fireplace and antique mantel that currently shows as a bedroom or could be a studio, craft room or school room. Two additional full bathrooms are on the second floor, along with a private office with oak built-ins. Curl up with a book on the window seat in front of the oval window in the hallway. Escape to the lower level where there is room for a pool table in the game room with an electric fireplace and antique mantel, built-ins and a wall of closets for storage. The wainscoting walls and tin ceiling make this a warm and friendly place to play or entertain. Walk out to the side yard and a beautiful grotto garden area. There is also a huge storage room with plenty of shelving. And if there is a power outage you won't need to worry as the house is connected to a Generac generator. Everywhere you turn there is something unique and beautiful to delight your senses! The home is close to shopping, I-95 and less than 5 miles to the VRE. The property is also located minutes from Crow's Nest Natural Preserve with miles of hiking trails and kayak launch. Walk to Aquia Landing Park which is less than 1 mile from the home and relax on the beach, kayak or go fishing in the river. Welcome to a home you will fall in love with!