An exquisite custom home on a beautiful 52 acre estate with a 4 stall barn and secluded 2 bedroom lake cabin located next to small private lake. This home is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only minutes from Hickory, NC convienences such as shopping, airport, hospital, etc. This property is located in an area of Alexander County that is a favorite of horse enthusiats. Alexander County has low taxes and rural atmosphere but borders Lake Hickory and the city of Hickory, NC which is in higher taxed Catawba County. The home is built to last with premium materials and construction methods. Home features hand made brick exterior and interior detail like solid wood doors and extensive molding that make this home reminiscent of colonial times. Home features such unusual rooms as a solid Black Walnut library where all the walls, bookcases and moldings are made from furniture grades Black Walnut and a kitchen with custom cabinatry, coffered ceilings, and travertine stone floor. The home has been continually updated with a new beautiful kitchen, heat and air systems, and much more. The home alone could not be duplicated today at the asking price of this estate. The main home is centrally located on the property giving beautiful views and quiet seclusion. The property is approximately 1/2 in fields and 1/2 in woods. Barn and rustic lake cabin is located behind main home and wonderfully private. Bald Eagles have been seen flying over lake and the property is home to deer, turkey, and other wildlife.