GRACIOUS LIVING AT ITS FINEST! Settle into this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3 bath home located in the desirable 55 plus adult community of CULP ARBOR, where HOA dues cover exterior maintenance & landscaping, leaving time to pursue other activities, perhaps at the pool or clubhouse. Entering the spacious foyer, an open & expansive floor plan allows maximum use of the interior space & flows from living room to dining room to kitchen, all with a view of and access to, the enclosed patio & its lovely garden. In the living room, built-in bookcases flank the fireplace & glorious light streams from large windows. The kitchen, with its oversized center island , handsome granite counters, stainless appliances, forms the heart of the public spaces. The primary bedroom offers an adjacent sunroom/sitting area with a view of the patio garden- the perfect place to work or read a book and enjoy the garden. The adjoining bath provides a dual vanity & large walk-in shower. Additional rooms on the main level include a guest room with a conveniently located full bath & an office or study, nestled off the home's center. Elegant features such as coffered ceiling, arched doorways and crown moldings abound throughout this level. Upstairs there is an enormous bonus room with a built-in entertainment cabinet, a perfect desk alcove, & space for multiple activities. A cozy bedroom and full bath make an attractive retreat for visiting family & friends. The 2 car garage also provides generous space for storage. Minutes from Chapel Hill & Durham , UNC & Duke, with easy access to I-40, Trader Joe's, & Southpoint Mall, this lovely home combines the convenience of location with the ease of living.