This impeccably maintained, custom-built red brick retreat is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the timeless Cross Gate neighborhood. Offering a perfect blend of privacy, beauty, and lifestyle, the home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and exceptional craftsmanship throughout, including transom windows, crown molding, built-ins, and arched entryways. The main level boasts a primary bedroom suite with dual closets, a dedicated office, a formal dining room, and a family room with a gas log fireplace and custom built-ins. The heart of the home is the remodeled, chef-inspired kitchen, which features a massive center island, Jen Air double wall ovens, drawer microwave in island, dishwasher, and LG refrigerator, washer and dryer, butler’s pantry, and expansive prep space. The kitchen opens to a breakfast area overlooking nearly an acre of flat, beautifully manicured backyard. Outdoor living spaces include a classic southern rocking-chair front porch, a screened-in back porch with Trex decking, and a charming Trex patio perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, you will find a large bonus/game room, an unfinished walk-up attic, and four generously sized bedrooms, each with a flex nook and walk-in closet. Recent updates include new roof in 2019, new AC 2017, new furnace 2014, multiple new window replacement. The Cross Gate community offers fantastic amenities, including a lake for non-motorized boating, a pool, a playground, and courts for tennis, pickleball, basketball, and volleyball. The location provides excellent convenience, with close proximity to local shopping, RDU Airport, Research Triangle Park, and downtown