Welcome to Culpeper, one of American's top 10 small towns! The 2ND owner has meticulously maintained premier model home located in the Culpeper area near shopping and all the amenities you need. Walk, bike or easy driving distance to shopping or dining. Easy commute to Northern Virginia or Washington DC. as well as all points south. Conveniently located in the highly regarded North Ridge Community which is situated just outside of town limits but with the amenities of public water & sewer. This spacious Colonial home with 3 finished levels has an extravagant presence as you enter the cul-de-sac. Well sought after corner lot also features a fenced in back yard for your pets. This extraordinary home is on 0.66 acre and professionally landscaped with trees lining the neighboring properties of the side yard, allowing for privacy for you and your family. Imagine relaxing on your private back deck watching the birds and trees while having a nice grilled dinner. Outdoor living complete with fire pit!There is plenty of space and natural light in this 6,600 sq. ft. sanctuary with 5 generously-sized Bedrooms, plus a huge Living Room, an Office, a Den, and a formal dining room. Enter the 2-story Entry Foyer to experience the welcoming grand dual staircases, arch window, and outstretched hardwood floors. On your left you will find a formal Family Room which is great for reading, entertaining guests or sitting and watching the sunrise. Across the foyer on the main floor you will find a formal Dining Room with handsome chair rail and crown molding. All rooms on the main level have long, large windows and most are framed with professionally created, custom-made window treatments. When you pass through the Dining Room, you will see the back staircase (great for quick midnight snack trips); and be in awe of the expansive view of the Kitchen, Living Room and Breakfast Room. You will experience the open floor plan as you are invited into the Living Room complete with two story stone gas fireplace. The Living Room has plenty of space for family and friends in an open and spacious setting which is perfect for entertaining. The Kitchen boasts 9-foot ceilings, exquisite maple cabinets, and granite counters give an air of elegance. The Breakfast Room is open to the Kitchen; and has a double door leading to the deck. The gourmet Kitchen is to die for with granite counter tops, ceramic tile back-splashes, oversized dining island, extensive maple cabinets, built-in desk, abundant recessed lighting. and every top of the line stainless steel appliance you can imagine: gas cook top with downdraft, dishwasher, double microwaves, convection wall oven, French Door refrigerator, and more. Wait 'til you see the fabulous Mud Room/Laundry Room/Walk-in Pantry between the Kitchen & Garage! It has a sink/cabinet area for your laundry or household chores and a tile-floored, walk-in Pantry with shelving. Drive your car into the over-sized garage with insulated doors and unload your groceries right there into the Pantry! The 4 Bedrooms upstairs are incredibly large with plenty of closets; and there is a Jack-n-Jill Bathroom. Of course, the Master Bedroom with His and Hers walk-in closets is fit for a King and Queen! The Master Bedroom is HUGE complete with a seating area and a gas fireplace! Retreat into the tile-floored Master Bath with separate His and Hers vanities/cabinets and Granite counter tops. Take a quick shower in the beautifully tiled, over-sized separate shower with sliding glass door or relax in the Jacuzzi soaking tub. There is also a water closet in this luxurious Bathroom. At the top of the back stairs is two more bedrooms with Jack N Jill Bath. The guest room even has a full Bath!The Lower Level has a huge recreation room ready for your pool table and or movie/theater room. The walk-out Lower Level also has another oversized Bedroom with as a Full Bath and TV/sitting area.THREE large storage Rooms in the basement.