Move-in ready and fabulous in desirable Carolina Preserve, Cary's Premier 55+ Active Lifestyle Community! Located on a premium and private lot, it's one of the few homes with wooded views and a basement! The first floor, which boasts an open floor plan, is perfect for entertaining and has everything you need for everyday living, including laundry room w/sink & folding table, sunroom w/electric easy-open shades, dedicated office w/built-ins & space for 2, a guest suite and a luxurious primary suite complete w/walk-in Kohler whirlpool tub, linen closet, double-sink vanity, walk-in shower, closet w/built in shelving system & separate water closet. The chef's kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counters, pantry w/upgraded shelving, eat-at bar w/seating for 3, gas cooking, & abundant counter and cabinet space. For those needing even more space, there's a basement! The over 1400 square feet of finished space includes a large bedroom & bath as well as other areas that could be used for a media room, pool table or game room, craft/hobby room, library, home gym, collection display or as conditioned storage. There's also a large unfinished area for additional storage. Other features & updates include: roof 2021, HVACs 2023, new garage door w/windows, fenced backyard w/low-maintenance artificial turf (''Forever Lawn''), epoxied pebble walkway & front porch, roller shades in the screened porch, new lighting, renovated 1st floor guest bath, plantation shutters & 2 inch blinds, fresh paint, Pella storm door & sidelight w/built in blinds for privacy. Enjoy leisurely morning coffee on the screened porch while soaking in the peaceful views of nature (there's an HOA buffer and additional wooded buffer behind the fenced backyard.) Host friends and family for an afternoon of BBQ & fun on the deck, plumbed with a gas line, just waiting for your grill. This beautiful home is in close proximity to Bradford Hall. Residents enjoy access to this 34,000 square-foot clubhouse that serves as the hub for all community social events, fitness classes & sports activities in the community. Features include a fitness center w/ cardiovascular machines & weight training equipment, indoor & outdoor pools, pickleball, tennis and bocce courts. The clubhouse also has a ballroom, demonstration kitchen, hobby & craft studios, library & pottery room. Engaging in the community is easy by joining one of the many creative & interest-based clubs. The neighborhood features miles of walking trails and is close to the American Tobacco Trail. Visit https://carolinapreserve.com/future-residents/ to learn all about living in this desirable community. Refrigerator, washer & dryer convey.