Rising above a quiet setting in Clarkston's coveted Deerwood subdivision, this classic colonial crowns a wooded, rolling lot that backs to roughly 15 acres of HOA common area & woods: fish the pond in summer, skate it in winter, sled & explore right out the back door, with none of the upkeep. Remodeled top to bottom by its longtime owners. Hickory hardwood floors flow through the main level from foyer to living room to the dining room's sunlit bay window. The show-stopping kitchen features crisp floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, granite counters, tile backsplash, double ovens & gas cooktop, an expansive center island & peninsula seating, & a breakfast nook w/ built-in window bench. The kitchen & dining areas open to the inviting family room, where a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, custom built-ins, radiant-heated slate floors and a 12' doorwall create seamless indoor-outdoor living. A nickel gap mudroom, first-floor laundry, and a chic powder room w/ wainscoting complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite is a private sanctuary w/ a spacious bedroom, separate sitting room or office, walk-in closet & a brand new, fully remodeled ensuite bath. Three more generous bedrooms share an elegant hall bath w/ white oak double vanity, porcelain tub, custom tile work & board & batten detail. The finished walkout lower level adds living & storage space plus French doors to the yard. Outside, an expansive brick paver patio invites alfresco dining and evenings by the fire pit. A flagstone path winds past dramatic tiered boulder walls and stone steps, all illuminated at night, to a level, private lawn framed by privacy trees and woods. Mechanicals updated over the years, including Andersen 400 Series windows throughout, & an oversized concrete drive provide true peace of mind. Minutes from downtown Clarkston, I-75, Deer Lake and award-winning Clarkston Schools, including assigned Independence Elementary. Nothing left to do but unpack your bags! IDRBNG