Beautiful custom South Durham home in Wellington Forest with finished walkout basement, five bedrooms, and four full baths. An oasis of privacy and fun, with exceptional convenience to everything you want. Enjoy the stunning two-story wall of windows in the family room framing mature trees and landscaping, while front windows overlook the landscaped community pond. Pool and play area are just around the corner, and Southpoint Mall is easily walkable or bikeable. The main-floor bedroom has private access to a full bath with walk-in shower designed for accessibility. The fully finished walkout basement features a home theater with integrated technology, a game room with convertible pool/game table, moveable bar, full bath, and kitchenette stub-ins - ready for an in-law suite or apartment. Upstairs, the large primary suite is a true retreat with abundant natural light, serene views, a generous walk-in closet with built-ins, and a spa-like bath. Three additional bedrooms along an open bridge walkway offer unique features like a window seat overlooking the pond, blackboard half-wall, and built-in display shelving. Take advantage of the open kitchen with stainless appliances, pantry and breakfast nook that opens to the deck. Entertain in the beautiful separate dining room. And, the versatile office/den/music room with French doors offers privacy for whatever function serves your lifestyle. A two-story deck overlooks the fully fenced backyard featuring lovely mature trees and landscaping, a main-level platform wired for a spa tub and a large patio that extends from the walkout basement. Special features include the covered front porch entrance, an oversized garage with hanging storage and Simplisafe security system. Check the provided survey from 2016 to view the public sewer easement (maintained by the city) and creeks beyond the fence and contained in the open space/lot to the right of the home. Everything you want in one exceptional South Durham home.