Gracious home situated on 8.743 acres of beautiful, private property just over one mile from the heart of Davidson and less than 1/3 mile from the Davidson College Nature Preserve. A wide, covered front porch welcomes you to this lovely home, set amid a beautiful lawn, mature trees & peaceful views. Home has 4137 heated square feet and wonderful outdoor areas. The main level features beautiful hardwood floors, crown molding and a gracious foyer with a curved staircase. The formal living and dining rooms provide elegant spaces for entertaining, while the spacious kitchen offers a large island, white cabinetry, gas range, abundant counter space and bar seating. The inviting family room features built-ins, a fireplace and windows on three sides overlooking the beautiful backyard. A large mudroom and laundry room offer a utility sink and ample storage. The main level also includes a sizeable recreation room that could serve as a home office, playroom, or additional gathering space. Upstairs features four bedrooms; the primary bedroom has a custom closet and ensuite bath with large walk-in shower. The original home was built in 1964. A major renovation was completed in 2003 which included: full upgrade of the upstairs; addition of a "Florida" family room off the rear of the home; addition of a covered front slate porch; addition of a back brick patio; and a small slate patio off the mudroom. In 2013 the former two-car garage was fully renovated into a recreation room. Enjoy over 1,000 sq. ft of outdoor living spaces with a large brick patio extending from the screened porch in addition to the covered, slate front porch. It is rare to find a property this close to downtown Davidson that offers acreage and favorable topography with a mix of trees and cleared land. The parcel can be divided into 3 total parcels. This is “by right” per the Town's Rural Zoning plan. The property would be a lovely site for a horse farm, multi-home estate, small farm or up to 3 custom homes on +/- 3 acre lots. The property must be walked to truly appreciate the magnitude of the surroundings.