Move-in ready, extensively and beautifully updated, and thoroughly maintained Bedford former model home. An exceptional home and lifestyle for a family that seeks space and comfort in a rare 6-bedrooms and 4.5 baths with pool along a tree-lined street in one of Raleigh's most desirable communities. A grand front porch is outfitted with columns, stamped concrete, and a solid wood front door. Beautifully maintained and polished hardwood covers the entire first floor. A large dining room with wainscoting and a spacious office sit on either side of the entry foyer. The family room is straight ahead with built-in cabinetry, a gas and forced air fireplace, built-in cabinetry and shelves, and huge windows with a view to the low-maintenance pool and exquisite travertine pool deck. The entire first level has hardwood flooring, arched doorways, and elaborate crown molding and trim. Behind the 8-person dining room is a cook's kitchen with refinished cabinetry, new quartz countertop, farmer's sink, amazing six-burner range top, and pot filler. A drop zone and breakfast nook is to the rear left of the kitchen island with dining bar. To the rear right is a sun room that doubles as a casual dining space. A large screened porch transitions family and guests from the sun room and leads to an expansive travertine patio that surrounds a new, cozy, heated pool (natural gas) and upper level yard. Facing south, the rear yard and pool are bathed in sun from morning to evening. Large trees provide the choice for shade over the cool pool water. Roses, canna, and other colorful flowers decorate the scene. Reach the second floor hardwood hallway from a front or rear staircase. The large owner's suite boasts a walk-in closet, and a faux coffered ceiling. The owner's bath is gorgeously remodeled with marble-style tile, river-rock accents, a huge jacuzzi tub, and a separate shower. Two refinished vanities provide private space for a couple with ample countertop and drawer space and a large linen closet. Also on the second floor are three other bedrooms and two full bathrooms. To the rear is a huge bonus room that has served well as a home theater wired for surround sound and children's gathering space. New carpet adorns all the bedrooms and bonus room. The laundry room with utility sink completes the second floor. The washer and dryer convey with the home. Through a decorative glass door reach the completely finished and spacious third floor with two large bedrooms and a full bathroom. Teens adore the privacy and abundant closets. Three new and recently replaced HVAC systems with WiFi smart home thermostats keep the home economically comfortable year-round. Two natural gas water heaters were replaced by the current owners and deliver constant hot water. The roof was replaced in 2017. The exterior trim were completely inspected, repaired, and painted in 2025.