Nestled on 1-acre lot in the secluded neighborhood of Valley Ridge is an entertainer's dream home offering comfort and serene living, all within an easy reach of HWY 40/42, shopping, dining, and entertainment. A welcoming entryway greets you with gleaming hardwood floors, a formal Living Room, and Dining Room. The grand 2-story Family Room boasts a brick surround wood-burning fireplace, perfectly centered between two sets of double doors that open to the covered deck. The Kitchen features abundant white cabinetry, a stylish tile backsplash, sleek SS appliances, and a built-in convection oven. The peninsula bar overlooks a gorgeous wall of windows in the Breakfast Nook providing breathtaking views of the alluring backyard greenery. The 1st-floor Primary Suite is complete with a WIC and en-suite bath featuring a soaring ceiling over the tile surround jacuzzi tub and spacious tiled shower featuring a rain shower head for a spa-like experience. Upstairs, you'll find 3 additional bedrooms, two full baths, plus a large Bonus Room accessible by a second staircase. Step outside to an entertainer's dream backyard, where a massive, covered deck extends from the Kitchen, Family Room, and Primary Suite. The in-ground saltwater pool with diving board, 5-person spa, and two pergolas, one with a fire pit, create the ultimate outdoor oasis. The beautifully landscaped yard is adorned with magnolia & japanese maple trees, roses, grapevines, and flowering bulbs. Additional features include a heated/air-conditioned two-car Garage, Shed with electricity, and an excellent location close to everything downtown Raleigh, Garner, Clayton, and Fuquay Varina have to offer.