Welcome to the Heart of Redding! Set far back from historic Gallows Hill road, a graceful winding circle driveway leads to this exceptional Contemporized Country Colonial centered on 5 spectacular acres and bordered by acres of Redding's noted Land Trust w/ hiking trails leading to a serene waterfall. Nineteen years young, this open concept home features a Great Room with a soaring 14 foot vaulted beamed ceiling, random width select oak wood floors, a floor to ceiling wood burning Fireplace controlled by a computer chip which auto senses when firebox reaches a certain temp and then sends warm air into room. The oversized kitchen features top of the line cherry cabinets w granite counters, a breakfast bar/island w salad sink, a separate coffee station, 10 foot ceiling overlooking the great room accented w a plethora of 2 story Marvin windows (allow low UV rays) and the stunning wooded veiw. The pillared formal parlor features a gas FP, overlooks the light bright dining area which steps out to a stone patio surrounded by extensive pollinator gardens. The four bedrooms include a main level Primary Bedrm/Bath plus an Upper level PrimaryBedrm/Bath. 3 full Baths and two 1/2 Baths in all. There is much potential on the upper level with the unfinished walk-in 26' by 14' attic now used for storage. Unfinished W/O basement level features high ceilings & is presently used as a Home workshop. 400 Amp electric service with generator. An exceptional Redding setting borders Open Space