Welcome to this beautiful, stately brick home in the prestigious Highland Forest community. Greeted by sidewalks & mature trees surrounding the area, this home offers serenity you deserve! Inside discover spacious 9-foot ceilings throughout the ground floor, enhancing the grandeur of this home. The bright, wide foyer leads you to formal living & dining rooms, setting the stage for elegant gatherings. The large central family room is a true centerpiece, featuring a real brick wood burning fireplace. French doors on either side of the windowed wall open to a huge wood deck, seamlessly connecting indoor & outdoor living spaces. The great room flows into a large, open kitchen complete w/ breakfast area, perfect for entertaining. Custom-built solid oak cabinets highlight the kitchen & continue throughout the home. The main-level primary suite includes French doors leading to the deck & an 8x13 primary bath with a double vanity, garden tub, shower, & oversized WIC. Upstairs, 3 generously sized bedrooms each feature large WIC. A Jack & Jill bath connects 2 guest rooms. Full bath serves the 4th guest room. A large bonus room upstairs is versatile & ideal for a guest room, office, rec room, or gym. Just 3 steps up from the bonus room, the hallway overlooks the kitchen & great room, adding to the home's open & airy feel. Enjoy NC evenings on the 8x40 covered front porch or relax on the large, shaded wood back deck. The property has a freestanding workshop, a programmable irrigation system, French drains, 2 water heaters (1 upstairs), & high-efficiency HVAC heat pump for the main floor. This remarkable property has 2 upstairs storage rooms (11x24 & 7x10). Don't miss the chance to call this your home, where functionality & comfort await you in every corner. Located near military bases, JCC, mall, & dining. You will find everything you need within reach. NO HOA OR CITY TAXES!!