LOCATION MATTERS and this one checks all the boxes!! CUSTOM-BUILT RANCH offers the perfect combination of COMFORT, FUNCTIONALITY, and LOCATION in the desirable CLEVELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT. Nestled on a HARD-TO-FIND CUL-DE-SAC LOT that BACKS TO WOODED OPEN SPACE, this well-maintained home is a true standout. Featuring over 2,300 SQ FT of well-planned living space, the home offers a sought-after SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN with THREE BEDROOMS ON THE MAIN LEVEL—including a spacious FIRST-FLOOR OWNER'S SUITE complete with a WALK-IN CLOSET, DOUBLE VANITY, SOAKING TUB, and WALK-IN SHOWER. From the welcoming ENTRY FOYER to the FORMAL DINING ROOM and OPEN DINING AREA, the layout flows beautifully for both everyday living and entertaining. The GOURMET KITCHEN is equipped with GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, and ABUNDANT CABINET SPACE. Enjoy HARDWOOD FLOORS in the main living areas, detailed CROWN MOLDING, and CHAIR RAIL TRIM throughout. The LARGE FAMILY ROOM offers a COZY FIREPLACE as a central gathering space. Upstairs, you'll find TWO FLEX SPACES—perfect for a BONUS ROOM, HOME OFFICE, or even a FOURTH BEDROOM setup. Step outside to a PRIVATE BACKYARD OASIS with a SCREENED-IN PORCH and a THREE-LEVEL DECK, with the LOWER LEVEL WIRED FOR A HOT TUB—perfect for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Ideally located just minutes from I-40, NC-42, and the US-70 BYPASS, this home provides EASY COMMUTES to RALEIGH, SMITHFIELD, and GOLDSBORO. Shopping, dining, and healthcare are all less than 10 minutes away. This is a rare opportunity to own a QUALITY HOME with SPACE, FLEXIBILITY, and an UNBEATABLE LOCATION.