Don't miss this rare opportunity in one of Madison County's most private gated communities, Panther Creek, where estate lots start at 5 acres and privacy is the standard. This 5-bedroom (or 4-bedroom plus dedicated office), 3-full-bath home sits on 6+/- mostly wooded acres with lake frontage, near the end of a peaceful dead-end street. Long private concrete driveway, abundant wildlife, and a fire pit seating area by the waterfront complete this outdoor paradise. Properties like this rarely come available, and when they do, they do not last. Inside, an antique brick archway welcomes you from the foyer and sets the tone for a home full of custom character. The spacious open living area with kitchen and breakfast room sits under soaring 12-foot ceilings that continue through the foyer, with 11-foot ceilings in the dining room, an 11-foot tray ceiling in the master bedroom, and 10-foot ceilings throughout the additional bedrooms. Windows across the back fill the living space with natural light, with views across the back lawn to the lake beyond the trees. The living room centers on a wood-burning brick fireplace with rustic wood mantel flanked by custom built-ins, and the kitchen features two large islands, a farmhouse sink, 5-burner gas cooktop, double wall oven, and a huge walk-in pantry. The interior has been extensively updated in the last six months: new quartz countertops in the kitchen and coffee bar area, new backsplashes, refinished antique pine wood floors, and fresh paint in the kitchen, living room, dining room, breakfast area, mudroom, laundry room, coffee bar, and pantry including cabinets and trim. The master suite offers a tub, separate tiled shower, dual vanities with plenty of countertop space and storage, and a large walk-in closet. One of the bathrooms is a Jack-and-Jill that features two separate vanity areas, each with its own walk-in closet with custom built-ins, joined by a shared toilet/shower. A dedicated laundry room with sink and cabinetry plus a built-in mudroom drop zone keep everyday life organized. The exterior received a complete refresh within the last several years: repainted, wood columns refinished and stained, and new tongue and groove porch ceilings front and back. A brand-new back patio was added last fall, and the front flowerbeds were relandscaped in recent years. The roof was replaced in the summer of 2020 with architectural shingles carrying a 10-year transferable non-prorated warranty. The whole home Kohler 20kW natural gas standby generator with automatic transfer switch installed in 2020 ensures peace of mind during power outages. The 3-ton HVAC unit was replaced in 2021 and both garage doors and motors were replaced the same year. Nearly every system in this home is modern and app controlled: dual smart thermostats, network connected generator monitoring, 7-zone irrigation with new Wi-Fi controller covering the front and back lawns and beds, Wi-Fi garage door controls, and permanent under-eave LED lighting across the front of the home programmable for any holiday display - no more hanging and taking down lights every year! In the garage, a Tesla Universal charger on a dedicated 60-amp circuit provides up to 11.5kW charging to any EV plus a separate NEMA 14-50 outlet nearby for a welder or second EV on a dedicated separate 50-amp circuit. C-Spire fiber internet with a Wi-Fi 7 router that stays with the home. Two natural gas tankless water heaters and dual water manifolds with independent control to every fixture. Bear Creek Water and Delta/Centerpoint natural gas service, NO CMU. Spacious attached two-car garage with storage room. Located in the fantastic Mannsdale and Germantown school zone. Quick access to I-55 - just 2 minutes away, bypassing Gluckstadt Road traffic entirely. Country feel with the convenience of all the local amenities just minutes away in Gluckstadt and the city of Madison!