Country living and cozy

Over the river and through the woods -- that's the way to Grandma's house, but the home at 362 Quail Creek Drive in Jackson proves that you don't have to go that far to be at your country home.

This home is located in the rolling hills off Highway 25 between Gordonville and Jackson, in a new real estate development known as Quail Creek. It is as quiet as a country night, and breathtaking in its beauty at sunset. This brick and Dryvit 1 1/2 story home presents an elegant exterior with beautiful windows including a large arched window above the attractive entrance door. The home is framed with plenty of green space, sitting on a roomy 3.34 acre lot.

The entrance foyer features a 21-foot ceiling with crown molding, gleaming hardwood floors and a stately columned entrance into the dining room. Large windows provide plenty of natural light. On the opposite side of the foyer is a music room with French doors to attractively soundproof the room from the remainder of the house.

The formal living room has hardwood flooring, and as its centerpiece, a beautiful gas long fireplace with a rich cherry wood mantle and white marble tile as a hearth. Two large windows flank the fireplace.

Also on the main floor is the master bedroom. The master bath features stone-look tile floors, a large step-in shower with a built-in seat and relaxing shower massage.

The home's gourmet kitchen also includes hardwood flooring, beautiful cherry cabinets and a luscious jade green Italian granite countertop. All kitchen appliances are in modern jet black. A built-in communications desk and island with a triple stainless steel sink are two other very nice features. The eat-in kitchen area has a large window to the side and sliding patio doors that open to a large glassed-in porch.

An elegant oak and white staircase climbs to the home's upper floor.

The home's upper level offers some beautiful bedroom space, including two girls rooms decorated in a charming and sunny yellow with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom situated between them. Another bedroom is situated close by.

The finished basement includes a large game room with a handsome Tiffany-style double game room lighting fixture. A separate staircase from the downstairs leads to the garage above. A computer/office area and plenty of room for family entertainment is also included in the downstairs area. A sliding French-look door leads outside to the large patio.

With at least five bedrooms and four baths, this home can easily accommodate a growing family and pets. The yard has invisible pet fencing, and the home is in the Jackson School District.

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