Custom-built brick home on 3 acres of mature shade trees in the desirable Branchwood community in Lenoir County, located between Kinston and LaGrange, with easy access to US-70 and the Kinston Transpark! End-of-the-road shaded privacy welcomes you to this classic brick cape home. The 1st floor owner's suite with adjacent office space gives way to the formal dining room, classic kitchen space with breakfast nook and the luxurious living room under a sky-high ceiling highlighted with a true brick fireplace with gas logs to warm you on colder days. The enormous 3-bay garage will store all of your toys, or provide ample space for all of your projects. The kitchen door opens to a peaceful covered porch overlooking the expansive backyard to view the bountiful natural beauty and wildlife. While the septic system was designed for 3 bedrooms, you will have a variety of bedroom choices upstairs with 3 large, but cozy rooms featuring traditional built-in bookcases surrounding the window seats. The enormous finished bonus room over the garage, complete with a 2nd kitchen, full bath and WIC is accessed by a separate private stairway direct to the garage. This home has an abundance of life and love for its new owners. The windows have been replaced and updated and the roof is believed to be 10 years old. Call today to schedule your own private viewing of this special place and see if it feels like YOUR place! No city taxes or HOA fees on this home!