511 Morning Dale RoadMatthews, NC 28105Price: $500,000

This inviting brick ranch in Sardis Forest offers updated interiors, plenty of outdoor living space, and a separate studio-all on a beautiful wooded .47-acre corner lot. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features 1,693 square feet with separate living and dining rooms and a comfortable family room with a wood-burning brick fireplace. Open to the family room, the refreshed kitchen includes white cabinetry, stainless appliances, a subway tile backsplash, a butcher block island, and new flooring. Nicely refurbished bathrooms, new carpet in the bedrooms, and a spacious mudroom/laundry with built-in cubbies round out the interior. The large screened porch and adjoining deck with a built-in hot tub extend the living space outdoors, with room for dining, gathering, or simply enjoying the wooded setting. The fully fenced backyard includes a detached 246-square-foot studio-ideal for a home office, exercise room, or art studio-plus a separate storage shed. Major updates include the roof in 2019, HVAC in 2022, and tankless water heater in 2023. Enjoy an established neighborhood setting with convenient access to downtown Matthews, shopping, dining, and nearby McAlpine Creek Greenway.