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Extraordinary Estate: Enjoy your horses on a property five minutes from the city limits

By Cindy Hodnett
HomePlace Writer

There aren't too many places where you can keep horses on the grounds of your private residence, go for a ride in the morning and then be at your favorite local coffee shop in less than 10 minutes. However, at 2340 Hilltop Court, future owners will be able to transform more than seven acres of fenced, cleared and wooded property into their own private wonderland, and a bonus is the easy commute to the nearby restaurants, shopping and stores of Robinhood Road.

"We're a half-mile out of the city limits," said the current homeowner. "It's rural, yet close to everything."

Adjacent to property bordering Jefferson Elementary School, 2340 Hilltop Court is a custom home constructed in 1987 by well-known Triad builder Garland Adams. Part of a 50-acre region that incorporates only three other homes, 2340 Hilltop Court includes partial ownership of a 1.5-acre lake, and the homeowner says that the natural scenery is one of the property's most notable features.

"The owners love the fact that this property has all the open space, woods and seclusion, but is about two minutes from town," said Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate's Jeff Norris. "They also love that there are deer, turkeys and other wildlife, and that you can have horses or any other pet you may want, and say that they enjoy sitting on the front porch on a clear winter night and looking at the stars."

Extensive exterior fencing provides a ready-made natural riding arena for equestrians. In addition, the home's screened porch and large deck overlook the woods, and function as comfortable and spacious outdoor living space.

Inside, 2340 Hilltop Court showcases the type of flexible space desired by homebuyers in all price ranges. Although amply sized for a large family, the rooms inside 2340 Hilltop Court have a welcoming, cozy feel that is surprising for a 4,800-square-foot home, and the flow of the main living areas is ideal for casual and large-scale entertaining.

"You can enjoy peace and quiet here, or fill up the house with people when you want to entertain," the homeowner said. "This is a house made to be lived in."

The downsizing homeowners of 2340 Hilltop Court added that the home has "tons of storage space" and is great for "someone who likes being outside, but still wants city convenience." Three bedrooms and two baths anchor the private living space on the second level, and a master suite, living room, den, kitchen and dining room comprise the main level. The fifth bedroom joins an exercise room and playroom in the basement, and additional unfinished square footage offers expansion possibilities.

"This beautiful, one-owner custom home offers in-town convenience with county taxes," Norris said. "It is secluded, but convenient to everything."

This extraordinary estate at 2340 Hilltop Court lists for $750,000 and will be open today from 2 to 4 p.m. To see the home, take Robinhood Road West past Jefferson Elementary; turn right on Fleetwood Circle and then right on Hilltop Court; continue to 2340 Hilltop Court on the left. For more information, call Jeff Norris of Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate at 336-462-4696.