Nestled on a cul-de-sac, this tranquil 1.5 story, 3 bedroom home offers privacy and the feeling of living in a state forest. Primary bedroom downstairs has custom bookcases. Two good-sized bedrooms upstairs with walk-in access to huge attic storage space. Numerous recent updates: New Pella windows, new paint interior and exterior, new carpet in bedrooms and new vapor barrier in crawl space (all in 2025). New roof with 50-year transferable warranty in 2020. New heat pump (2024); new water heater (2022); ranch. Large screen porch with skylights, and ceiling fan. Fencing with custom ramp and dog door from screen porch to fenced shaded enclosure (2023). Great room has hardwood floor, wood-burning stove, crown molding including a dining area with view to forested acreage behind home. Property has over 2.4 acres of hardwood trees with a walking path. Custom designed shed with a ramp and windows built in 2023. Unparalleled lot and location - 11 mi from downtown Raleigh, 1 mile from 540 access.