Exceptional Opportunity! Discover the potential in this charming one-level ranch-style home, ideally nestled within the scenic watershed area of North Raleigh. This rare find offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking to personalize a home and create a stunning transitional or contemporary retreat. Priced to reflect the need for updates, it's the perfect canvas for your vision. This is an ''as-is'' sale. Set on a lot that backs to a peaceful, community-owned common area, the home enjoys serene, unobstructed views that offer both a sense of open space and an exceptional private forest view. Recent exterior upgrades include a brand-new deck and the siding surrounding the deck replaced with new cement fiber board and wood batten strips. Additional repairs have been made to deteriorated exterior trim and lap siding around the house exterior. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with a bay window and one of two fireplaces—creating a warm, welcoming space. The adjacent dining room boasts a dramatic tray ceiling, perfect for hosting special occasions. The generously sized island kitchen is filled with potential and opens to a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the picturesque backyard. A new French door enhances the flow to the deck, perfect for outdoor gatherings. The cabinets include pull-out shelves in all lower cabinets, a pantry, and extra closet space. Off the kitchen, the cozy family room features a masonry fireplace flanked by windows and a vaulted ceiling that adds architectural interest. Another set of new French doors connects this space to the deck, blending indoor and outdoor living. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a large closet and a vaulted en-suite bath bathed in natural light from a skylight. Enjoy a whirlpool tub, separate shower, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms offer ample space, each with wood-shelved closets. Living in Hawthorne means enjoying a wealth of community amenities, including tennis courts, wooded parks, a playground, a gazebo, a picturesque covered bridge, and a pool with cabana—enhancing the best of North Raleigh living.