Dreams really do come true! Once in a great while, a property comes along that is so special that you just can't stop thinking about it. 3316 Whittingham Drive is that property. Amidst all of the vibrant Apex/New Hill/Western Wake County activity exists an oasis. Tucked away in a boutique neighborhood of just eight homes on large homesites, this home has everything you are looking for. The property is very private. There is a cleared and landscaped area around the home and another open area the size of a soccer field for play and pets. The rest of the acreage is wooded with a nice mix of mature hardwoods trees and pines. The wrap-around front porch includes a gazebo where you can dine al fresco enjoying the temperate North Carolina weather. At the back of the home, you'll find a large deck with built-in swim spa and a 10'x24' covered porch. There is a garden area with raised beds. Grow vegetables or your own supply of fresh flowers. In addition to the 3,000+ square foot home with its 2-car attached garage, there is a 24'x36', detached 3- or 4-car tandem garage with a 14'x36' unfinished space above with a fixed staircase. Do you enjoy woodworking or collecting vintage cars? Own a boat, kayaks, or bikes? This building will suit all your hobby and storage needs. The inside spaces of this home are equally amazing. It is custom built and features an open floorplan. The dining room is delineated by beautifully-crafted arched openings with rounded corners. The family room is large and features a cozy fireplace set in a wall of windows. The kitchen has a farm-house feel. It is open to a large breakfast area which has an architecturally-interesting diagonal wall and a door overlooking the gazebo. Both the dining room and the less formal breakfast room have space for large tables. There is a moveable island made with the same cabinets and granite counter top as the kitchen. It can be used in the kitchen as work space, or the breakfast room or the dining room as a sideboard. The kitchen is a chef's delight with loads of cabinets and counter space and a pantry. There is a butler pantry with built-in wine rack in the upper cabinet and a wine refrigerator in the lower. The range has a gas cooktop. The home has everything you need and more. There is a convenient home office on the main floor. The primary suite is also on the main level. It features a luxurious bath, walk-in closet, and a window seat overlooking the verdant backyard. The primary bath has tile floor, a large corner tub and a separate shower with three shower heads: regular, rain-style, and wand-style. A powder room and a large laundry room complete the main level. The laundry room can also serve as a mud room with separate entrance to the side porch. There are two separate second floor spaces. One is accessed from the hall between the kitchen and attached garage. It is a large open bonus room space great for a second home office, home gym, game or TV room, playroom. The second upstairs area is accessed via an open-rail staircase in the family room. There you will find two generously-sized bedrooms with walk-in closets, a ''flex'' room with brand new skylight, a full bath, a linen closed, and walk-in attic space. The home has a 3-bedroom septic permit, but a total of six bed/bonus/flex/office rooms that can be used in a variety of ways. The home lives large, yet feels cozy and intimate. It is a great home for entertaining, and also for quiet time with family. Western Wake County is on of the fastest-growing and most desirable regions of the country. This home is less than 3 minute's drive to the intersection of NC540 and US1. From there, it is an easy commute to major employers in the region. RDU International Airport is less than 20 miles. Jordan Lake and Harris Lake are each about 10 miles. Charming downtown Apex is about 5 miles, as is Beaver Creek Shopping Center. NOTE: Some assigned base schools may have enrollment caps. Contact your assigned base school with questions.