Privacy abounds at your new 5 bedroom, 3688 heated sq foot rare to market, Custom Country Estate in Brooksville, FL. Tucked away in the back of the 9.9 acre estate. First time to the market, the owners have thoroughly enjoyed their home, entertaining guests from all over the world over the years. Very inviting and warm home that they hope the next owners will enjoy with their family and friends. Driving down the winding tree covered drive, you will fall in love with Brooksville's nature. At the end of the drive, feast your eyes on this 2 story homestead, showcasing gingerbread trim and shake accents, with its 46 ft appealing front porch. Bring your swing, because, you're going to need it for relaxing while you are listening to the birds and watching the deer & turkey roam the property. Entering the home through double doors, notice immediately all the details in the 2 story foyer with abundant natural light. 10 Ft ceilings downstairs & 9' ceilings up. You will notice the 13x20 dining area and butler's pantry opening to a 15x14 grand kitchen any chef would be thrilled with. If you need kitchen storage, you will have all you need with the 20 upper cabinets & even more below plus large prep island. You'll be able to set up a huge event in this room with no crowding. A pantry room has you covered for all your pantry storage. This kitchen is a perfect place for home canning, baking goods, and so much more. Gas stovetop. Stainless convection Double wall ovens, & refrigerator, and tons of drawers for pots and pans. Large breakfast nook overlooks backyard. Downstairs includes grand 19x17 family room with 28' ceilings, hardwood floors & 4 French doors opening out to the 48x11 screened back porch. 2nd Bedroom & large walk in closet on front of home is perfect for guests or in laws. Tub shower bath just outside room is also a guest bath. Laundry room with extra storage cabinets. Mud Room has large closet. Room for a freezer too. Safe room for when you need it. 3rd bedroom doubles as a beautiful office w/ with closet views of the outdoors are fantastic here. Hard to work with all the beauty outside. At the E end of downstairs is the 19x18 primary suite like is a retreat of its own, featuring a 9x12 screened porch, two walk in closets, luxurious bath with large walk in shower along w/ 2 separate vanity cabinets. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a family room create a private suite like area perfect for guests or family. Enjoy the hardwood floors with bay window on the front 23x16 family room! Large garden tub & shower bath serves Bedroom 4 & 5 upstairs. Bedroom 4 with its private 11x10 screened balcony for enjoying the wooded views making a lovely guest suite. Bedroom 5 is 19x15. Down the hall is one of the best storage features you can ask for with HVAC inside. Perfect place for holiday decorations and more. Interior of home has been painted recently. Water filtration system & 120 gallon buried LP tank included. Gutters were replaced recently. Space to add a private pool if you choose. Surrounded by local farms and rolling countryside, this estate offers the perfect balance of peaceful rural living and timeless elegance. Whether you're dreaming of family gatherings, running a home based cottage business, or simply enjoying nature's beauty, this is the home where those dreams come to life. Ask for the Features list for more details.