Welcome to this beautiful ranch home in the desirable Golden Pond community, offering neighborhood amenities including a playground, picnic shelter, ballfield, and scenic pond. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features over 1,400 square feet and a 2-car front-entry garage. Enjoy the private, fenced backyard from the large screened porch, complete with a stone patio fire pit area and wood privacy fencing. Inside, the living room offers tile flooring and a brick fireplace with a raised hearth and gas logs. French doors lead to a spacious kitchen and dining area featuring Granite countertops, a pantry closet, abundant cabinet space, and all of the kitchen appliances will stay. The primary suite boasts a cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet, and private bath with a soaking tub, separate shower, and tile flooring. Wood plantation blinds throughout on most of the windows. Conveniently located just 17 miles to North Raleigh and I-540, 21 miles to downtown Durham and Duke, and 24 miles to Research Triangle Park, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and community amenities. *Some pics are virtually staged.