COME HOME to this absolutely BREATHTAKING, PRIVATE 5.43-acre wooded estate off of the coveted Thompson Mill Road, nestled in the heart of Buford! This RARE opportunity to own a large parcel of land, just minutes from shopping and entertainment, is something you wonCOt want to miss. As you drive down the long, WOODED DRIVE you are surrounded by PEACEFUL SERENITY, including your own PRIVATE POND stocked with largemouth bass, as well as a backyard framed by a beautiful TREE LINED CREEK. This SPACIOUS FARMHOUSE-style estate home offers GORGEOUS views of the pond and yard from the authentic Southern FRONT PORCH. Step into the OPEN FOYER, boasting wide plank rustic HARDWOOD FLOORS. The SPACIOUS DINING ROOM boasts GORGEOUS views and plenty of room for ENTERTAINING. Opposite you will find an office or formal sitting room. Pass on through to the fireside family room, which offers plenty of NATURAL LIGHT and an additional office area. The OPEN CONCEPT white kitchen features an island, a built-in desk and loads of cabinets, and a door leading to the back deck, perfect for grilling out with friends and family. The conveniently located laundry room features a BACK STAIRCASE and entrance to the garage. Retreat to the second floor via a beautiful hardwood staircase or ELEVATOR to the EXPANSIVE, freshly painted owner suite with LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET and separate HIS closet. All additional bedrooms are well-sized for FLEXIBILITY and VERSATILITY, and each has its own access to GENEROUSLY SIZED private bathrooms, ready to renovate. The terrace level offers a large entertainment/family room with a fireplace, a potential kitchen and wet bar area, a gym/hobby room or storage, and a bedroom with a full bath! ENTERTAIN on the COVERED TERRACE PATIO overlooking the BEAUTIFUL WOODED SERENE acreage while listening to the FLOWING CREEK. NEWER gutters and energy-efficient windows were installed in 2011. Take a stroll down the wooded path to the beautiful creek. PLUS Co youCOre 20 minutes from Lake Lanier, 35 minutes from Atlanta, and 15 minutes from DOWNTOWN BUFORD and all it has to offer! This ONE-OF-A-KIND property can be yours Co and wonCOt last!