1 ABEL DRIVE Never has “honey stop the car” had more merit than at 1 Abel Drive! Price Improvement so your buyer can be in before the new year! This stunning Parade of Homes Winner/Builder’s Model has every bell and whistle desired and has been lovingly cared for by its current and only owners. Built by Bill Barnes Homes and detached garage by Charles Beach, it is superbly located near Abel Lake and all its amenities, I-95, hospital, restaurants, shopping and more. Downtown Fredericksburg is a short drive with all its antiques, history, museums and restaurants and be sure to enjoy nearby Augustine Golf Club! The fabulously private subdivision is a gem. Enjoy all the privacy of your professionally landscaped and meticulously cared for 4.63 acres that includes extensive mature plantings. The house has a two car attached garage off your circular driveway. RV fan? A dedicated, HOA approved parking spot awaits for your RV and trailer! Car enthusiast? The oversized 28x28 conditioned 2 car detached garage is sure to please! The upper level loft/attic of the 2-car garage affords more storage and craft space than you can imagine. Finish this space as an apartment and It could even be great for income producing rental space. But when you enter the inside of this home, you will see the over $260K in upgrades that have been bestowed upon every room. As a matter of fact the list is so long, we have included a two page list in the document section of the listing! All discerning chefs wants new Energy Star stainless steel appliances, beautiful cherry cabinetry, granite counters, and eat-in space! This kitchen has all that but also boasts a Bosch double oven, Bosch dishwasher and Whirlpool refrigerator which is only one year old. Entertaining knows no limits in this home! Whether formal dining or kitchen eating, or formal living room or incredible great room is your preference, you will find them all here. The décor shows intense attention to detail and a talent for the impeccable! One room which is likely to become your most favorite is the very large sunroom which oversees the privacy of the yard as well as year-round stunning landscaping. A great place to entertain or simply sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Upstairs you will find a true owner’s retreat! The enormous main bedroom has walk-in closets that will address all seasons of your wardrobe! And a sitting area completes the room. You will love the luxurious main bath with soaking tub and an all new remodeled look sure to please which was just completed in 2022! Three other bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper level. Whether home office or space for guests, you can make this level exactly what you want! One of the greatest things in life is home ownership and pride in our dwellings. This house affords all that and allows you to know that you are in a home that has everything in place for many happy years there to include but not limited to: new widows, new appliances, dual zone HVAC, generator, added insulation, encapsulated crawl space, gutter guards, new Anderson windows with new trim wrap, recently remodeled kitchen/baths, newer hot water heater, water treatment system, and 50 year roof. Wateredge Estates is a Firewise Community. The HOA gets a grant from the Forestry Department to help each neighbor remove fallen trees and limbs from their property. We have two piles of fallen limbs in the edge of the woods that will be chipped and removed at no cost to the homeowner. Our HOA does this twice a year. It is a wonderful benefit and a worry free way to enjoy the beautify of tree lined yards! Visit this home soon. It is a rare gem and will provide you with a lifetime of fantastic memories. Walk in, fall in love, call it home!