Stylish townhome in the Lakeside - Five Oaks community with a bright, open floor plan. This unit boasts an ideal ''roommate'' floor plan with a bedroom and bathroom on main floor, then 2nd floor = bedroom with an ensuite private bathroom, plus an open loft ''lounge'' with a large closet; Wood floors throughout both levels, updated windows, updated lighting and Zero carpet! Enjoy the cozy deck off the downstairs bedroom, opening to the large backyard. A level lot hemmed by the 6' privacy fence offers plenty of space to garden, entertain and play! A wood-burning fireplace, 1st floor smooth ceilings, 1st floor laundry, two exterior storage closets, a front porch, dedicated double parking pad and back patio, all round out the features offered by this home. Equal distance to UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University, you will have easy access to I-40, shopping, restaurants, and a quick commute to RDU International Airport. Tucked away on 36 acres of quiet forest, the Lakeside community includes wonderful amenities galore: clubhouse, pool, pickleball courts, tennis courts, fitness center, playground with a full basketball court, dog park, lake fishing, green space, and hiking trails.