Sunny and bright with a year round garden , this well-maintained modern ranch home has lovely upgrades and offers easy, low-maintenance living in Encore at Briar Chapel-one of the Triangle's premier 55+ communities in northern Chatham County. Encore features its own private clubhouse, pool, social groups, and activities, creating an inviting neighborhood designed for an active, connected lifestyle.     Thoughtfully designed for comfortable Aging in Place, this home offers everything you need conveniently on one level. The private owner's suite features a spacious bath with dual vanity, oversized tiled walk-in shower, generous walk-in closet, and convenient entry area with built-ins and adjacent laundry room. At the heart of the home, the beautifully appointed kitchen is ideal for entertaining, with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, gas range, built in microwave, pantry with built in shelving, and an impressive 10-foot island with seating. From the inviting entry you'll find features that enhance the light and volume including 10 foot ceilings and 8 foot doorways; plantation shutters add timeless style throughout.  A dedicated study with French doors and transom windows offers flexibility as a home office or den. An inviting guest bedroom and full bath complete this well-designed floor plan.    Enjoy the outdoors year-round from the screened porch, or step into the beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard, where a peaceful view of trees and green space provides a wonderful setting to watch wildlife and birds and enjoy a colorful, seasonally changing array of flowers and plantings. With yard maintenance included and refrigerator, washer, and dryer conveyance, this home is absolutely move-in ready.    Beyond the home, Briar Chapel's resort-style living is surrounded by 900+ acres of preserved open space, approximately 30 miles of trails, 20 parks, a fitness centers at both Briar Chapel and Encore clubhouses, pickleball, tennis and bocce courts, an amphitheater, dog parks, community gardens, and nearby restaurants. It is clear to see why it is one of the Triangle's most award-winning communities.    Conveniently located this home is just 8 minutes to Restaurants and commercial areas at The Veranda , 9 minutes to grocery shopping, a quick drive to UNC Chapel Hill, 15 minutes to Jordan Lake, 19 minutes to UNC Hospitals, and 33 minutes to RDU Airport.