Room to roam, water to enjoy, and thoughtful updates throughout—525 Silent Acres offers a special setting on 8.46 acres across two parcels in Waynesville. This two-story, five-bedroom, three-bath home combines spacious living and entertaining areas with fenced and cross-fenced acreage, horse stalls, a chicken coop, established ATV trails, three scenic ponds, and creek access. A sunroom entry welcomes you into an oversized living room with an updated gas log fireplace and access to a spacious wraparound deck overlooking the ponds. The kitchen features a Viking six-burner gas range, double ovens, a GE Monogram refrigerator/freezer, reverse osmosis water system, and breakfast bar adjoining a light-filled dining area. The updated primary suite offers heated bathroom floors, renovated closets, private outdoor access, and a bath with a walk-in shower, heated floors, and a jetted tub. Two additional bedrooms on each level provide flexibility for guests, work, or hobbies. Entertaining continues with a billiard/game room and a well-equipped wet bar featuring a sink, wine cooler, ice maker, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Extensive improvements include a new roof in 2023, updated upstairs flooring, new game room carpet, interior and exterior paint, kitchen and primary bedroom windows, a remodeled guest bathroom, and updated tile in the Jack-and-Jill bath. Outside, English flagstone front steps, an updated patio roof, exterior lighting, gated driveway access, 30amp RV receptacle in garage and horse fencing enhance the property. Enjoy fishing in the ponds, with an added aerator in the largest pond, or explore the acreage along the established trails. A detached two-car garage with an electric vehicle charger, fiber internet, a generator transfer switch, and a 500-gallon propane tank add everyday convenience. The septic system was pumped in 2024. With room for horses, gardening, recreation, and gathering, this property offers space to make your mountain lifestyle your own. Location is 35 minutes to Asheville (airport), 30 minutes to Cherokee Casino, and 20 minutes to the Ski Lodge.