Beautiful home with a backyard oasis, spacious interiors, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan! A welcoming foyer featuring a unique water feature creates a memorable first impression, while warm hardwood floors extend throughout the main level and second-floor hallway. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite counters, crowned cabinetry, a tile backsplash, bar seating, recessed lighting, and a pantry, along with a quaint breakfast nook featuring charming built-in bench seating. The impressive two-story family room centers around a gas fireplace and features double doors that open into the sunroom, creating a wonderful flow for everyday living and entertaining. Filled with natural light, the sunroom features a vaulted ceiling with skylights and a wood-burning fireplace for year-round enjoyment. The dining room is equally inviting with a tray ceiling accented by crown molding and walls wrapped in wainscoting. A private office with double French doors, a coffered ceiling, ceiling fan with light, and a closet offers excellent flexibility for working from home or additional living space. A convenient drop zone near the garage entry and a powder room for guests complete the main living areas. The main-floor owner's suite provides a relaxing retreat with a tray ceiling and crown molding, private access to the sunroom, and two walk-in closets. The en-suite bath features a double vanity, jetted tub, tiled shower, and private water closet. The nearby laundry room includes upper cabinets for additional storage and offers the added convenience of direct access to the owner's bath. Upstairs, the hallway features a Juliette balcony overlooking the two-story family room. Two generously sized secondary bedrooms share a hall bath, while the spacious bonus room provides an ideal setting for entertaining with a wet bar, built-in bookcases, and French doors leading to a separate flex space. Outdoor living is a true highlight of this property, situated on a generous 1.55-acre lot with peaceful wooded views. A welcoming front porch, stone patio, deck with an above-ground pool, shed, and fenced backyard provide plenty of opportunities to relax, entertain, and enjoy the private setting. An attached garage adds everyday convenience. Nestled in the picturesque Forest Oaks neighborhood, enjoy beautiful tree-lined streets, wooded lots, rolling hills, a charming Little Free Library, and a neighborhood trail leading to Middle Creek. The home is also conveniently located near Reedy Creek Golf Course, McGee Crossroads, and downtown Smithfield, with easy access to I-40. Downtown Raleigh is less than 30 minutes away, RDU International Airport is approximately 40 minutes away, and Duke Health Center and UNC Health Johnston-Clayton are approximately 15 minutes away. Everyday shopping is also convenient, with Lowe's Foods, Publix, and Food Lion within approximately 10-20 minutes. This beautiful home offers an exceptional combination of space, privacy, outdoor living, and convenient access to Triangle-area destinations.
