3220 Brennan Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613

Coffee on the wraparound porch, deer cutting quietly across the back edge of the yard, and a backyard that actually gives you room to live.nnnThis 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with 3,149 square feet on 0.75 acres leans into that upscale country cottage feel without sacrificing function. Double front doors open to hard pine floors, crown molding, and a living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with decorative beams overhead. It's warm and real.nnnThe layout avoids the usual ''one big box.'' You get a true mix: a large family room, a separate dining or flex room, and an oversized breakfast/keeping room off the kitchen that's big enough to keep people there. The kitchen works hard--GE Profile induction range, Whirlpool Gold refrigerator, quartz counters, two pantries (one with pull-out drawers and dedicated appliance storage), multiple drawer banks, and cabinet access from all sides. Everything has a place.nnnTucked near the side entry, a main-level office stays connected without sitting in the middle of everything--functional, quiet, and easy to use daily. Upstairs, all four bedrooms are positioned together, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet with built-in shelving and a remodeled bath featuring a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, marble counter, and upgraded tile finishes. Storage doesn't disappear after that--walk-in closet in a secondary bedroom, built-ins throughout, a large linen closet, and a deep coat closet near the foyer.nnnThen there's the wildcard: a dri