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Hillsborough, NC 27278Immaculately maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the highly desirable Waterstone community of Hillsborough! From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire main level and staircase, along with thoughtful upgrades like crown molding, lighting and fresh paint on most walls. The main level features a private office with French doors and custom built-ins, perfect for working from home or a quiet retreat. The upgraded gourmet kitchen is a true centerpiece, offering granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and an oversized island with abundant storage and prep space. The spacious family room is designed for both comfort and entertaining with a cozy gas fireplace and additional built-ins with cabinets. Enjoy outdoor living year-round on the screened porch overlooking the private backyard and expansive patio--ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. Upstairs, you'll find an open loft area, convenient laundry room, and three generously sized secondary bedrooms, including one with an attached full bath perfect for guests or multigenerational living. The luxurious primary suite features dual walk-in closets and a spa-like ensuite bath complete with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate tiled shower. This move-in ready home combines space, style, and functionality in one of Hillsborough's most sought-after swimming pool neighborhoods!
$615,000
4 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.17 acres
2,843 square feet
$216 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Shake Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Fencing Back Yard
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.17
- Parking Features Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Patio And Porch Features Patio, Porch, Screened
- Pool Features Association
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,843
- Appliances Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Gas Log
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Heating Natural Gas, Zoned
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining L, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Rooms Total 11
- Window Features Double Pane Windows
- Association Amenities Pool
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds
- Association Y/N Yes
- Builder Name Ashton Woods Homes
- Community Features Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Features Back Yard, Landscaped
- Tax Annual Amount 7102.37
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2015
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2015
- NeighborhoodWaterstone
- CountyOrange
- AreaHillsborough
- Elementary SchoolOrange - New Hope Elementary
- Middle SchoolOrange - A L Stanback Middle
- High SchoolOrange - Cedar Ridge High
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