Set in established Country Retreat neighborhood, this well-maintained, all-brick 3BR/2BA home offers generous rooms, an easy open layout and downtown Morganton just a few minutes away. Open kitchen, dining and living areas come together in a bright space with great natural light. Kitchen and dining areas are spacious, with plenty of room to cook, gather and spread out. Relaxed and comfortable, the living room has real presence with soaring vaulted ceilings, a brick fireplace and French doors opening to a cozy deck in the private backyard. Primary bedroom is impressively spacious, with a large walk-in closet and plenty of room beyond the king-sized basics. Roomy ensuite bath features a double vanity and charming stained-glass window that adds just the right amount of character. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete the main living area. Main-level laundry room offers excellent space for extra storage and workspace and is conveniently located near garage entry. Large, clean and incredibly useful basement has served as an excellent workshop, with plenty of room left for storage, hobbies and projects. Attached two-car garage includes shelving and a storage closet. No HOA dues!