$540,000

An acre-plus retreat with a screened porch, fireside evenings and room to make yourself at home! Welcome to 206 Maplewood Drive, where established trees and seasonal flowering shrubs surround a four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with more than $50,000 in improvements. The outdoor spaces set this property apart. An expansive screened porch featuring Trex decking and a tongue-and-groove ceiling connects to an adjoining covered porch and additional grilling deck overlooking the private, park-like backyard. A meandering stream enhances the natural setting while a custom-built fire pit invites conversation long after dinner ends. From morning coffee to evenings under the stars, there's a place to enjoy every part of the day. A welcoming covered front porch leads to refreshed interiors featuring refinished hardwoods, all-new interior paint and carpeting, updated fixtures, hardware, lighting and all new ceiling fans. Just off the foyer, a sun-drenched front office/flex space features a dramatic bay window that frames serene, picturesque views of the wooded front yard. The formal dining room welcomes gatherings, while the family room features a gas-log fireplace, built-in cabinetry and French doors leading to the welcoming screened porch. In the kitchen, solid oak cabinetry, Corian countertops and a tile backsplash pair with a new dishwasher, updated faucet and convenient glass rinser. A second bay window fills the breakfast area with natural light and frames views of the outdoor entertaining space and private backyard beyond. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a custom accent wall, wall-mounted bedside lighting and an en-suite bath with an opportunity to add your own style. The fourth bedroom, currently used as a second office, showcases a custom board-and-batten accent wall. An adjoining bonus room, with its own stairway, offers flexible space for recreation, hobbies or relaxing. Additional improvements include new gutters and downspouts, insulated garage doors and openers, an updated electrical panel and an added water filtration/softener system. Enjoy convenient access to shopping and dining at Knightdale Marketplace East and West and the Shoppes at Knightdale, with favorites including Target, HomeGoods, T.J. Maxx and a variety of restaurants nearby. Knightdale Station Park offers outdoor recreation and community events, while convenient access to I-540 and US-64/I-87 connects you to downtown Raleigh's restaurants, entertainment and cultural attractions. Come home to 1.08 acres that feel like an escape!