The gracious front porch welcomes you home to this Sheffield Manor gem! Enjoy a wooded oasis minutes from everything, yet with no city taxes. Custom touches throughout make this home special - plantation shutters, pocket doors, extensive built-ins and custom shelving, and hardwood floors in nearly every room (no carpet!) Formal living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining. The soaring family room features skylights, bookshelves and a cozy gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with Dacor gas cooktop, oven & microwave, marble & soapstone counters, and a butler's pantry with wine cooler. The generously sized first-floor primary suite boasts a beautifully updated spa bathroom, complete with premium tile, standalone tub, & dual vanities. The walk-in closet (as well as the laundry room & pantry) have been optimized with a fully adjustable custom shelving system. Take either the front or back staircases to discover three more bedrooms and two full baths upstairs, plus a sunny office, and a bonus room packed with built-ins for the perfect library, craft room or playroom. Relax on the screened porch overlooking your expansive backyard. Two car garage with additional storage and plenty of parking. Only minutes from all the premium shopping & dining North Raleigh has to offer, and ultra convenient to I-540 for an easy commute anywhere in the Triangle.