RARE opportunity in the heart of Cary! Nestled on nearly 1 acre, this exceptional property offers a private, resort-style outdoor retreat unlike anything else--complete with a 45x30 basketball court (large enough for a regulation pickleball court!), expansive patio with stunning stone fireplace (2025), large composite back deck and screened porch decking (both added in 2022)...an entertainer's dream and everyday escape. Fully fenced backyard creates a true outdoor oasis. Inside, flexibility meets function with 4 bedrooms + bonus + office (can easily live like a 5-bedroom + office). Thoughtfully updated with a stunning primary bath renovation completed April 2026, a hall bath renovation in 2018, fresh paint throughout, and hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Brand new (2026) hardwoods on the main level, with upstairs hardwoods installed in 2015 and recently refreshed (carpet only on the third floor). Plantation shutters add timeless charm. Located less than 1 mile from Waverly Place, in a beautiful, established neighborhood with expansive homesites and NO HOA. Enjoy the rare combination of city water/sewer PLUS a private well for irrigation--efficiency meets convenience. Homes like this--with land, location, and lifestyle--are incredibly hard to find.