16 acres. +/-, a stocked pond, beautiful home, and a 1200 sq ft Morton shop. This one has it all. Tucked away down a long, winding gravel driveway, this 16.5 acre property delivers the kind of total privacy that's nearly impossible to find these days, along with options most buyers only dream about. Relax on your covered front porch which welcomes you inside to a bright, open floor plan. The family room steals the show with soaring cathedral ceilings and a huge cathedral window made for watching wildlife right from the couch. It flows effortlessly into the dining area and a clean, simply designed kitchen that still offers plenty of storage. Down the hallway you'll find a convenient powder room and a large laundry room with its own door out to the back deck. The main-floor second bedroom connects seamlessly to both the primary suite and the laundry room and includes sliding glass doors to the outside, making it a great fit for a nursery or home office. Upstairs, a loft overlooks the main living space and leads to a private third bedroom with its own full bath. Outside truly feels like a private retreat where you will find a fully stocked fishing pond, a hot tub (with brand new cover), fenced back yard and a massive 1200 sq ft Morton building, perfect for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone who needs serious space to store equipment, boats, or toys. The 1200 sq ft detached Morton garage/workshop is built to last, with a fully insulated roof, 50-year warranty, concrete floor, cold running water, a large fan for summer, and a wood stove to keep things cozy all winter. Properties this private, versatile, and move-in ready don't come around often. With an easy 45-minute commute to Charlotte, groceries just 10 minutes away, and retail stores less than 15 minutes out, this Maiden, NC acreage property with a shop, pond, and extra buildable land is the one you've been waiting for. Recently surveyed allowing the possibility for 2 separate 2 acre tracts perfect for a family compound this is one you don’t want to miss.