Nestled in the rolling hills of Willis you will find this fabulous Texas gem on Opal Trail, just east of I-45. This stately one-story custom 3400 sq ft brick and stone home with 3-car garage is situated on a lushly landscaped and private corner 1.65 acre lot in Emerald Lakes offering unparalleled tranquility. This gated community offers a 30-acre community fishing lake, tennis/pickleball courts, a community pool, clubhouse, has available RV/Boat storage lot and is a short drive to Lake Conroe. Both spacious and welcoming, the home offers 3 generously-sized bedrooms and 3 additional rooms, one of which is ideal for a 4th bedroom or home office. The sprawling primary suite features an en suite bath with walk-in shower and two walk-in closets. Throughout the custom built home are elegant tile floors, stone accents on the fireplace and dark wood cabinets. The open gourmet kitchen boasts lighted kitchen cabinets, two pantries, a new oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer, and second Wolf convection/steam oven. Built just 8 years ago, other significant features include 10-12’ ceilings, dual AC, a 22 KW whole-house generator, a private water well for irrigation, 3 additional storage closets, a water softener system and reverse osmosis water filtration. The crowning jewel is this extraordinary private and lush fenced backyard with a tiered patio and pool surrounded by lush trees and a creek bottom. The covered patio, plumbed for an outdoor kitchen, offers shade from the Texas heat and a breathtaking view. This captivating community has easy access to I-45 and is only minutes away from Lake Conroe, Sam Houston National Forest as well as The Woodlands for fine dining and shopping at Market Street, Hughes Landing and The Woodlands Mall.