3415 Banyan Way, Waxhaw, NC 28173

EMBRACE A CAROLINA LIFESTYLE ON YOUR OWN SOUTHERN EQUESTRIAN ESTATEAward winning William Poole and the owner, whom is an interior decorator worked together to create a Southern Living Style home that is functional for a farm lifestyle and yet elegant and comfortable. Outdoor living spaces are as pleasing as the indoor and can be enjoyed while watching the horses in the pastures. The hardwoods which the house is nestled beneath, offer privacy and shade during warm summer days. 5.7 acres provide you room to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways. It is evident much thought was given to creating a modern farm house environment utilizing only quality craftsmanship and materials. 4,600 square feet is the ideal size home and perfectly suited to four bedrooms and generous living spaces. Welcome through wide wood front door with transom and sidelights. The hand laid imported French tile in the foyer is not only practical and durable, but attractive. Just off the foyer, is both a study/formal living room and dining room. Quality trim work includes chair railings, governor paneling, crown molding, tongue and groove accent walls and built-in cabinets and display shelves throughout the home. Heart of Pine wide plank floors on the main floor are accented with Knotty Pine Cabinets, reclaimed barn wood ceiling beams and a brick fireplace creating a warm and rich environment. Lighting includes both recessed lights and hand picked high end light fixtures, including antique wall sconces. Walls of floor to ceiling windows allow the natural light in and provide views of the board fenced pastures, pond and barn.The kitchen is a chefs delight with a gas range, pot filler, farmhouse sink, stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator and custom antique glazed cabinets. Cabinetry include an appliance cabinet with pull-outs, display shelves and mantle over the stove. Antiqued marble counter tops are both attractive and practical. Visit with the chef while tasting appetizers at the breakfast bar or sitting in front of the fireplace in the adjoining living room. Casual meals can be enjoyed in the breakfast room or the back porch which is accessed from a Dutch door off the breakfast room. The main floor master suite is bright and sunny naturally. Wake up in the morning and watch the horses grazing in the pastures or duck swimming in the pond. A large master bath offers two marble top custom vanities, make-up vanity, tile surrounded whirlpool garden tub and an oversize tile walk-in shower with multiple sprayers and bench. Display your favorite books and hard won trophies on the bookshelves that line the second floor landing. Guests can enjoy one of three guest bedrooms, two of which have great walk-in closets. One has its own private bath and a second guest bath is shared by the other two. Set up your exercise equipment in the bonus room and enjoy movies and games in the family room. A back staircase is there just in case you need to run down to the kitchen for popcorn and a soda.While you will enjoy every minute you are in the house, there is much to entice you to the outdoors. Gather with friends and family around the outdoor fire pit and roast marshmallows. Your horses and farm animals will also enjoy the life of luxury in their pastures or state-of-the-art four stall barn. Stalls have stall mats, ceiling fans, Dutch doors to the outside overhang and automatic waterers. A concrete aislway and equipment garage help to keep the barn clean. There is both a tack room with utility sink and a feed room. Hay can be store in the walk-up hay loft. If you need to keep your horse off the grass, the dry lot around the barn is ideal. Whether a trail rider or you show your horse, you will be happy with the arena and access to trails. All of this is in a well- established neighborhood with popular schools and quick and easy access to shopping, dining and city life.