Sprawling, updated single-story rancher offering approximately 2,534 sq. ft. of living space on a huge .29-acre+/- corner lot! A large gated courtyard with fountain and Japanese-inspired, low-maintenance landscaping creates a welcoming entry. Spacious formal living and dining rooms feature maple wood flooring, recessed and chandelier lighting. The beautifully updated kitchen boasts slab quartz countertops, white cabinetry with glass display doors, full decorative tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, recessed and pendant lighting, butler’s pantry and a hammered copper sink. The adjoining family room features a brick gas fireplace with raised hearth and built-in shelving, lighted ceiling fan and slider to the backyard. Oversized primary suite offers wainscoting, gas fireplace, lighted ceiling fan and a huge walk-in closet with an extensive organizer system and convenient full-size laundry. The primary bath features a freestanding soaking tub and large separate stall shower with bench seating. Big secondary bedrooms with cherry wood flooring. Step outside to your own private retreat with a freeform in ground pebble tech pool with a colored pentair pool light on a timer for evening ambiance, extensive decking, lush mature landscaping and a tranquil waterfall cascading into a pond. Meandering steps lead to a secret garden hideaway with raised garden beds and multiple sitting areas. A trellis-covered deck with BBQ island, sink and refrigerator creates the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. Extensive improvements include a new roof (2026), HVAC and ductwork (2019), whole-house generator (2018), dual-pane windows, updated kitchen, outdoor kitchen and tropical deck (2019), custom window coverings and shutters over three sliders (2020) & new interior paint (2026). The home also features a Bowers & Wilkins in-ceiling stereo system in the living room and a 5-speaker surround sound system with 85" 4K TV in the family room (2019), plus more. Owned home solar (2017) and pool solar (2021) provides the added benefit of energy efficiency and helps offset electricity costs. Fantastic Clayton location close to schools, hiking trails, restaurants and charming Downtown Clayton!