4 BEDROOMS • 3 FULL BATHS • 2 FLEX SPACES • OVER 3,000 HEATED SQ FT • INCREDIBLE OUTDOOR LIVING! Tucked away on a BEAUTIFUL CUL-DE-SAC LOT in the highly sought-after CLEVELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT, this custom-built home offers the perfect combination of SPACE, CHARACTER, PRIVACY, and LOCATION. With a wooded backdrop, a creek nestled beyond the property, and no homes directly behind you, the backyard setting is truly one of this home's most desirable features. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the attention to detail beginning with the stunning FRONT DOOR featuring sidelights and transom windows that create a grand first impression. Inside, a welcoming FOYER opens to a FORMAL DINING ROOM enhanced with beautiful CUSTOM TRIM WORK and architectural details throughout. The spacious FAMILY ROOM is filled with warmth and character and showcases REAL 3/4-INCH HARDWOOD FLOORS, creating a timeless look that flows through the main living areas. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, offering GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, TILE BACKSPLASH, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, ample cabinetry, and generous prep space. The desirable SPLIT-BEDROOM DESIGN features THREE BEDROOMS ON THE MAIN LEVEL, including a spacious OWNER'S SUITE complete with a relaxing SOAKING TUB, LARGE WALK-IN SHOWER, and plenty of room for your king-sized furniture. Upstairs, you'll find a FOURTH BEDROOM, THIRD FULL BATHROOM, and TWO FLEX/BONUS SPACES with BEAUTIFUL BUILT-IN BOOKSHELVES—perfect for a HOME OFFICE, MEDIA ROOM, PLAYROOM, HOBBY ROOM, GYM, OR GUEST RETREAT. A WALK-IN ATTIC provides excellent storage. Step outside and discover what makes this property so special. The SCREENED PORCH, SUN DECK, and HOT TUB create the ultimate outdoor retreat overlooking a BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED BACKYARD. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee, hosting family gatherings, or unwinding after a long day, you'll love the PRIVACY, PEACEFUL VIEWS, and NATURAL BEAUTY that surround you. Conveniently located just minutes from UNC HEALTH JOHNSTON, shopping, dining, and major highways, this home offers an EASY COMMUTE TO SMITHFIELD, CLAYTON, AND RALEIGH while still providing the tranquility of a private cul-de-sac setting. If you've been searching for a home with CHARACTER, FLEXIBILITY, OUTDOOR LIVING, and a BACKYARD YOU CAN'T RECREATE, this one deserves a spot at the top of your list.