Welcome to a rare Alpharetta retreat. This beautifully renovated saltbox-style home in the sought-after Windward community sits on a private, wooded .81-acre cul-de-sac lot. Brick pavers line the driveway, and a stone path leads to a gorgeous, lush, private backyard and wrap-around deck. Sip your morning coffee among the trees or entertain outdoors in a setting that feels worlds away yet is close to everything. This new listing is priced $100, 000 below appraised value! Inside, rich hickory hardwoods and warm maple flooring grace the home. Three brick masonry wood-burning fireplaces add timeless character and inviting places to gather, and antique light fixtures bring distinctive charm and a touch of history to every room. Plantation shutters and barn doors add classic style and custom details. The main level is designed for both gracious entertaining and everyday living. A large formal dining room sets the stage for holiday gatherings, while a spacious living room and a cozy family room with wood beams and a brick masonry wood-burning fireplace provide room for everyone. An office with built-in bookcases and crown molding makes working from home a pleasure. The chef's kitchen features a granite-topped island, a Viking gas cooktop, custom cabinetry, a double oven, and a tile backsplash. It opens to the eating area and the keeping room anchored by its own brick masonry fireplace. The laundry room features ample cabinetry and a sink. The updated primary suite is a luxurious retreat featuring a large sitting room, a spa-like bath with heated tile floors, separate dual granite vanities, a claw tub for relaxing soaks, a large frameless shower with a seat and two separate closets. Every window in the home has been replaced (excluding the attic area) with Andersen windows (over $100, 000 in just window upgrades), adding comfort and efficiency. The finished terrace level is ideal for entertaining, multigenerational living, or hosting guests. It is a destination of its own, with decorative tin ceilings and brick wall accents adding vintage charm and texture. It features a second large family room with built-in bookcases and another brick masonry fireplace, a billiard room, a large built-in wine cooler, a gym and a second renovated kitchen. This kitchen showcases leathered granite countertops, an island with plenty of seating, a farmhouse sink, a vegetable sink, a convection oven, an ice maker, a beverage drawer, custom cabinetry with soft-close drawers and glass-front cabinets, including a custom built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator. The terrace level provides another room that can be used as a bedroom and features a full bath with an all-tile, frameless shower and a built-in seat. No detail is spared. There are Kohler sinks and toilets, upgrades fixtures, a tankless water heater provides endless hot water and the garage floor has an epoxy finish, and built in storage racks. With 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths, this home offers generous space for family, guests, and flexible living. Minutes from Windward's amenities, top-rated schools, downtown Alpharetta, Avalon and Halcyon shopping and dining, and GA-400. Living in Windward is a true resort-style lifestyle. Residents have access to the community's private lake of roughly 200 acres, perfect for boating, sailing, and fishing, along with neighborhood parks, playgrounds, dog parks, picnic areas, a sports park, and miles of walking trails. Optional memberships offer swim, tennis, and pickleball amenities, a marina, and golf at the Golf Club of Georgia. Ask how to receive up to $7500 toward closing costs or interest rate buy down when using, preferred lender, Matt Kuglin with Onward Home Mortgage.