A GOVERNORS FOREST GEM. Well-sited on a large corner lot in the upscale neighborhood, this 4 bedroom Craftsman style home is indeed a gem of understated elegance & charm. Step through stately oak front doors into the center of activity with an open floor plan that combines a spacious family room for relaxing with a well-appointed kitchen & generous dining area, all flowing together, illuminated by light from a panoply of windows that display tree-top vistas of the woodlands beyond. The family room is anchored by an offset stucco wall featuring a high quality gas fireplace. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, Corian counters, stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, butler's pantry & walk-in pantry! The 1st floor primary suite, with its elegant ensuite bath, is off the kitchen area, providing a private retreat. Two additional bedrooms in a separate wing share a bath. Other spaces on this floor include a den, mudroom, niche office & a small deck off the kitchen, which is perfect for grilling. Ten foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and tasteful moldings throughout the main floor, add elegance and charm. Solar panels on the back roof ensure low electric bills, currently averaging less than $50. monthly Just off the family room is a spacious screened porch with the woodland views of a mountain retreat. Replete with EZE Breeze shades, this outdoor living space provides 3 seasons of comfortable use. The second floor living space includes the 4th bedroom, a full bath, workout room, and a generous bonus room. Completing this floor is access to a huge attic of unlimited possibilities for storage or expansion. A new HVAC has just been installed on this floor. The property is beautifully landscaped, tastefully executed by a master gardener, who surrounded the home with a plethora of blooming trees, shrubs, and flowers to provide explosions of color - a peaceful retreat, nestled in the natural world. For off-site activities, the Home Owners Association offers amenities that include a swimming pool, tennis & pickle ball courts, & a playground for the younger set. Conveniently located to all places in the Research Triangle including UNC, Duke, RDU and Jordan Lake, this property has the location, style, and amenities of a true gem!