230 Sutherland Drive, Franklinton, NC 27525

A brand-new, wonderfully spacious and comfortable 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath home with upscale touches and thoughtful conveniences.

The sophisticated exterior features a classic brick facade and Hardie-brand, low-maintenance, fiber-cement siding. Around back, family and friends will gather on the spacious covered porch with a view to abundant, mature trees.

A first-floor owner's suite features privacy and a view of the heavily wooded backyard with a large bath, ample and shareable walk-in-closet, and sumptuous free-standing tub plus walk-in shower. Few homes in this price range offer the luxury of this owner's suite.

Also on the main floor are a study / office full of daylight, a family room with fireplace that flows into a dining space and that is open to a kitchen that boasts a large quartz island, soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry with a space-saving barn door, laundry room, and sliding door access to a covered porch.

On the second floor, four bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide living space that makes this house a welcoming home for children and guests. The large ''unfinished storage'' shown on the floor plan is finished in this build and still offers additional attic storage. A wide linen closet and finished storage room add to the livability of this floor plan.

Nine-foot ceilings on the first floor make this home feel even larger than the already generous square footage. Spray foam insulation on all exterior walls and roof will make heating and cooling this home will be delightfully inexpensive.

HOA dues for this home include use of the community clubhouse, fitness room, playground, and enormous swimming pool.