FARMHOUSE of your dreams on 55+ ACRES with a PRIVATE LAKE! Located just outside ATHENS in Madison County, you have finally found your little PIECE OF PARADISE! The rocking chair front porch welcomes you. As you enter, you immediately feel at home with OPEN CONCEPT living. This home was custom built, so there are too many UPGRADES to mention. The kitchen will WOW you with custom cabinets, a beautiful quartz island with extra storage, high end stainless appliances, subway tile backsplash, porcelain farmhouse sink, gas stove/oven, upgraded lighting and a pot filler faucet. The family room has tons of natural light, wood flooring throughout the main, recessed lighting and features a soaring custom beadboard ceiling with wooden beams. The floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace is stunning with a wood mantle and is ready to warm you on those cold winter nights! Just off the kitchen is a butler's pantry with tons of storage and a large laundry room with a utility sink. The Master Bedroom includes a high ceiling featuring beautiful chandelier lighting, a sliding farmhouse door and a large walk-in closet with custom shelving. The Master Bath has a dual vanity with beautiful cabinetry with a quartz countertop and a large subway tiled shower including a rain shower head. Also on the main level is an extra bedroom and an additional updated full bath. A black iron stair rail leads you to the secondary level of the home. You will love the dual-purpose BONUS/3rd bedroom which includes an office area, extra living space, a half bath and guest room. The exterior of the home features a LARGE SUNROOM perfect for entertaining or drinking your morning coffee. Just off the sunroom is a nice deck for grilling out. The basement of the home includes unfinished space, currently utilized as a WORKSHOP. Multiple parcels which surround the private lake are included in the acreage for the sale of this property. It's time to buy your dream home! This won't last long!