Discover a rare opportunity to enjoy country living on 28.18 private acres in Southern Chesapeake! This distinctive property combines a spacious, updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with approximately 18 acres of farmland, wooded recreational areas, and exceptional space for hobbies, equipment, and outdoor living. Located in Chesapeake's sought-after Hickory area, the 3,714 sq ft home offers light-filled living spaces, thoughtful updates, and a butler's pantry with granite countertop, cabinetry, and extra storage. TWO primary suites, one on each floor, offer privacy and flexibility. The refreshed first-floor suite features updated flooring, paint, lighting, and hardware. Upstairs, the spa-inspired primary bath impresses with an oversized wet room, rainfall shower, body jets, two-person soaking tub, porcelain tile and marble mosaic. All 3.5 bathrooms have been updated! Outside, unwind on the nearly wraparound porch or entertain on the 20x40 composite deck with an outdoor granite countertop setup. Enjoy a fire pit, playground, fruit trees, grapevines, deer and turkey hunting, and private shooting and archery areas. A detached 4-car garage offers room for vehicles and equipment, while the 20x30 workshop includes concrete flooring, lighting, and its own electrical panel. Improvements include 33 solar panels, a Level 2 EV charger, electrical upgrades, crawlspace encapsulation, updated HVAC, and a private well. Rare acreage, recreation, and an extensively improved home, all in Hickory! Up to $20,000 in seller assistance toward eligible buyer closing costs and/or interest-rate buydown may be considered, subject to mutually acceptable terms and lender approval. See Feature & Upgrade Sheet for more details. Some listing photos have been virtually staged using AI.