Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home designed with comfort & functionality in mind. The main level offers an open concept that effortlessly flows. The formal dining space can host your dinner parties or be repurposed as a home office. Unwind in the spacious living room that opens to the kitchen a breakfast nook! The kitchen truly shines with a large island, granite countertops, and a walk-in pantry. A adjacent breakfast nook with ambient natural light is perfect for casual dining. Enjoy your wooded backyard from the screened-in porch or adjoining deck that is ideal for grilling! Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers room to relax with a separate sitting area. The en-suite bath is complemented by a stand up shower, garden tub and his-and-hers walk-in closets. Two additional guest bedrooms and a versatile loft area that provides additional space for a home office, hobbies, or flex living. Storage is abundant throughout, with a generously sized garage, an easily accessible attic, and a crawl space offering impressive extra storage capacity. Smart home upgrades include thermostats, a keypad entry, and a doorbell camera. Located in a picturesque neighborhood with sidewalks, community pool and playground! Just 5 min to shopping, dining, and groceries & under 15 minutes to Downtown Raleigh! Previous buyers got cold feet. Inspection report is available.