Potential buyers who want a distinctive home where style and flair meet will want to take a tour of the more than one-acre property at 8450 Cypress Trail in Waynesville.

Listed with Better Homes and Gardens Big Hill for $499,900, this five-bedroom, two-story home has a great room with two-story ceilings, custom windows, built-in bookcases, corner entertainment center and a ceiling fan.

The custom-finished, wood cabinetry, a center island, a pantry, granite countertops, contemporary lighting and hardwood flooring are among the highlights of the eat-in kitchen.

A breakfast nook and a hearth room with a built-in planning desk are nearby, as well as a laundry and a single door that opens into the oversized, three-car garage with its side-entry doors.

The home’s formal dining room sits off the foyer to the right. Crown molding, a combination of hardwood flooring and wall-to-wall carpeting, arched doorways and pillars all define this space.

Left off the foyer is a first-floor study with French doors, wall-to-wall carpeting and a wall of bookcases.

The first-floor main bedroom suite provides a spacious sleeping area with wall-to-wall carpeting and a bay window.

A walk-in closet and an attached bathroom with ceramic-tile flooring, a whirlpool tub, dual vanities and a separate shower adjoin the room.

Another upgrade is the curved, wood staircase that leads to the balcony and more living space.

On the second floor is a second main bedroom suite, along with two additional bedrooms and another full bath. A hall closet offers ideal storage space for linens, clothing and other seasonal items.

The home has a rear patio and private backyard that are perfect for family life or entertaining.

The home also has a finished lower level that includes a kitchenette, a family room with a second gas fireplace, a dining area, a fifth bedroom and a full bath. An unfinished section allows for extra storage space.