Escape to this 10-acre retreat in Apex, ideal for nature enthusiasts and equestrians! Beautifully preserved and cared for since its 1986 build, this home retains its original character, offering a solid foundation for your personal updates or to enjoy as is. This property features a spacious 4-bedroom home and a detached 3-car garage/workshop, all situated near the Friendship school area. Enjoy multiple green pastures, paddocks, and a serene pond perfect for kayaking and fishing for bass, crappie, and bream. It's an ideal setting for retreats, bonfires, camping, and entertaining. The second floor offers two primary suites separated for privacy, making it perfect for an in-law or teen suite, plus two additional generously sized bedrooms. The main level includes a parlor, a living room with gas logs and built-in bookshelves, a large family room with dual ceiling fans, and a formal dining room. The kitchen features granite countertops, a double oven convection, a third wall oven, two pantries, and a built-in organizational area. Outside, you'll find an oversized screened porch with ceiling fans and skylights, as well as a large grilling deck. The property also includes a 2-car attached garage with plenty of built-in shelving and a 3-car detached insulated garage with a mini-split system for year-round comfort, an adjoining office, and a water closet with a sink. Decking, retaining wall, graded/compacted area ready for your above ground pool (sellers previously enjoyed a 12X24 above ground pool on that space). About the farm: Shaded horse barn includes 3 stalls opening to the barn aisle and outfitted with galvanized hardware, each equipped with mounted, galvanized steel hay racks, grain pans and bucket hooks. There is a double stall that can be used for a birthing stall, hay storage, or farm equipment. The barn includes a floored tack room with ample cabinet and counter space. Water source at the barn allows for easy watering and washing. Each end of the barn has a run-in shelter with gates to close off barn aisle. The farm has an extra large dry (no grass) paddock, 4 fully fenced lush pastures of varying sizes allowing for different needs as well as 2 additional partially fenced green pastures. Behind the horse barn is a wonderfully shaded wooded area fully enclosed with no-climb fencing and a sweet little goat house. The 3 goats can convey (1 pygmy and 2 Norwegians). This well-maintained home offers timeless charm with many original features, perfect for those looking to personalize or enjoy a classic design. Amazing opportunity for a private abode in the heart of Apex!