Nestled perfectly on a nearly one acre private wooded cul-de-sac lot in the Gated community of Allegheny, this home offers a practical floor plan and an abundance of unique finishes and architecture. Custom designed and custom built in 2006, this home uses a Hardi plank exterior accented with just the right combination of stone and cedar accents. The windows alone are something to appreciate - top of the line Marvin brand aluminum clad low E windows with Simulated Divided Light (SDL) grids. Among other special features are a stained hardwood front door; wide foyer & gallery with arched entryways; rounded drywall corners; custom wall niches to display artistic pieces or family heirlooms; a built-in safe to store priceless items; and an 18x15 walk-in attic storage space which could be finished for a bonus room. Beyond the walk-in attic space, the home also has additional attic storage as well as an 8x10 concrete floored crawlspace storage with locked entry door, ideal for outdoor equipment. Not to mention an oversized 3-car garage! The diniing room with its coffered ceiling and wainscoating offer an ideal setting for fine dining. The kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, wine storage, granite countertops, a spacious pantry, decoratiive tiled backsplash, a breakfast bar and a stainless steel appliance package inccluding the refrigerator. The Family/Great Room is the heart of the home offering a resting place for gathering and entertainment. The floor to ceiling stacked stone FP is complemented by a custom built-in entertainment unit not to mention majestically high windows to capture sunrises & sunsets. Gleaming hardwoods in pristine condition grace most of the main level. Plush carpet can be found in the bedrooms and upstairs. Durable ceramic tile can be found in all bathrooms & laundry room. The master suite is an owner's retreat with plush carpet, amazing windows and a treyed ceiling. The shower is fully tiled with body sprays and is centered between his & her vanities. Large walk-in Also on the main level is a spacious office/study with custom built-ins and a large window to take in the rear landscape. Spacious laundry room with sink and cabinetry and a powder room with custom vanity round out the main level. The upstairs affors a large loft area, three spacious secondary bedrooms - one with its own private bath and the other with a Jack N Jill bath layout. And don't forget that walk-in attic space that could be used for seasonal storage OR finished for a bonus/rec room! Outdoor living is at its best at this home with a large wrap-around screened porch, off set grilling deck and a view that rivals most any mountain-like view in the Upstate! You will truly feel as though you are in another part of the country.