LIGHT-FILLED, END-UNIT townhome that checks every box and then quietly exceeds expectations. Located in HIGHLY DESIRABLE The Retreat at Renaissance in DOWNTOWN WAKE FOREST, this over-24-foot-wide home lives like a single-family, delivering a huge open floor plan designed for effortless hosting and everyday comfort. The CHEF'S KITCHEN anchors the space with all STAINLESS STEEL appliances including a gas range and built-in wall oven & microwave. WOOD FLOORS throughout (no carpet anywhere), while GENEROUS STORAGE abounds, including a fantastic primary walk-in closet, two large main level closets, two pantries, a coat closet, overhead shelving in the one-car garage, and a large third-floor closet. All 3 bedrooms are on the 2nd level, one of which boasts a MURPHY BED for room use flexibility. The 3rd floor is currently used as an office and can also serve as a secondary family room. DUAL-ZONED HVAC system for balanced comfort on 1st two levels. Third floor is serviced by a brand-new mini-split system. SURROUND SOUND speakers and wiring are already in place, just connect your receiver. Step outside and choose your mood: SCREENED PORCH, PATIO, or a third-floor ROOFTOP TERRACE with wooded views. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN energy, yet tucked into a calm, green backdrop. Parking is a non-issue with GARAGE, DRIVEWAY, and STREET PARKING. EASY WALK to restaurants, local breweries, coffee shops, the public library, pop-up farmers markets, and year-round community events. Also a SHORT DRIVE to Wegmans, O2 Fitness, and several new quick service restaurants. Light, bright, LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING and strategically located, beautifully executed, and ready to host the next chapter.