3 Steepleton CourtHillsborough, NC 27278

Open and cheerful with an abundance of light in every room, this majestic yet comfy home - situated on a cul-de-sac street in the desirable Hardscrabble community - features 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, a gourmet kitchen, a large master suite with huge walk-in-closet and jacuzzi garden tub, a 2-story family room, formal dining and living rooms, a large breakfast room, spacious office and flex room. The striking entrance boasts a unique soaring 2-story stone fireplace flanked by clerestory windows on 3 sides and a lofty bridge overlooking both the foyer and family room. A curving stone patio with retaining wall and large garden provide the perfect outdoor space for entertaining or just enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings and view of the dense woods just behind the small backyard. Amenities in this walking and bicycling-friendly neighborhood include a community swimming pool, the ''Hardscrabble Hippos'' swim team in residence, 6 courts for tennis/ pickleball, a gorgeous clubhouse, a park with a soccer/ softball field and volleyball court, doggie waste stations, 60 raised garden beds for individual use, a fishing pond and fitness trails. Free fun events and activities for the whole family are scheduled year-round. Make your new home in the friendly, fun and active community of Hardscrabble!