Country estate in the heart of Hampstead. A rare find in the highly desired Hampstead area that is close to Topsail Island beaches, public boat launch and situated conveniently between Jacksonville and Wilmington. This lovely estate offers 4 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms and close to 3 acres that are efficiently set up to house not only an over 4500 square foot home but also a workshop complete with a central air unit and a barn with additional space upstairs for hay storage or barn office. As you enter the home you are in the formal foyer complete with light hickory floors throughout. The formal dining room boasts a built in buffet with plenty of storage for fine china, elegant coffered ceilings and a unique chandelier. Granite countertops highlight the abundant kitchen with a gas stove that is less than 2 yrs old Living room space is not a problem with tremendous built ins on one wall and high ceilings for an open airy feel. There is also a unique media/game room that is heated with a permanently installed wall unit heater and forced air conditioner. It is an EZE BREEZE all season room. In the media/game room there is a bar and full bathroom that leads out to the pool. Adjacent to the media room is the billiards room or use it as a sun room that connects off the master bedroom. The master bedroom is spacious and has been redone with darker hickory hardwood flooring, custom built in shelving in master closet, double shower head walk in shower and jetted soaking tub. The main floor includes 3 more guest rooms, each spacious in their own right, and 2 additional full bathrooms. The laundry room is also on the main floor. The crawlspace is encapsulated and the dehumidifier control is located in the main area near the back door. Outside you will find a workshop, measuring 24x48 hot and cold running water, shelving, cement floor and double doors for easy access with vehicles or equipment. The barn measures on the first floor 36x36 with 4 12x12 stalls, cement center isle, wash stall that is currently being used for hay storage and an abundant tack room that lead to the upstairs hay loft with dormers. The upstairs measures 36x28 and could be used for many different purposes. All of this surrounds the ample pastures with additional drainage added as basin drains to aid in keeping them dry, a sanded riding arena that could easily convert to a volleyball court, playground or horseshoe/cornhole pit. The potential for this property is endless. After a nice day at the beach, come home to the relaxing saltwater pool with it's own pool house storage that measures 12x14. Don't miss the chance to be close to all of the amenities that southeastern NC has to offer. Schedule your appointment today to see this fabulous estate.