Meticulously maintained Clarkston home situated on 4.94 acres and backing directly to 1,286-acre Independence Oaks County Park. This truly special property offers an exceptional combination of quality craftsmanship, thoughtful updates, privacy, and beautiful natural surroundings. A 300-foot asphalt driveway creates an impressive approach from Hadley Road, leading to a spacious parking pad before transitioning to concrete near the 2.5-car garage. Custom brick pavers welcome you to the front entry. The updated kitchen features beautifully refaced soft-close cabinetry with new interior hardware, abundant cabinet and counter space, and a center island. The adjoining dining area provides a comfortable setting for everyday meals and entertaining. The kitchen doorwall leads to a wonderful outdoor living area with a 18' x 12' side deck and custom cedar pergola and also wraps around to the front 5' x 30' covered porch. A custom lighted archway opens to the living room, where a large picture window fills the space with natural light. Majic replacement windows (except x3) and shingles/Roofmaxx in 2024. The main level also features a beautifully updated powder room with a new stone countertop, convenient first-floor laundry, and a custom grand staircase leading to the second level. The spacious primary bedroom suite offers dual access to the full bath, complete with a skylight, along with additional living space created by a long hallway leading to extra-large double closets. The thoughtful layout provides both comfort and an abundance of storage. The full daylight walk-out basement provides additional space and offers easy access to the beautiful surrounding property. Surrounded by nature and directly adjacent to an extraordinary county park, this is a rare opportunity to own a spacious Clarkston property with privacy, beautiful outdoor living spaces, quality updates, and an unmatched setting. No HOA.