One-Story Living! Welcome home to the Cottages of Murphys Ridge where comfort meets great function and style! The Birch Plan stands out with the Master bedroom suite in the front of then home for great privacy. The large covered back porch is tucked into the home providing a shaded retreat to enjoy your oversized backyard. Choose your own cabinet color, flooring, wall paint, countertops, and fixtures to make this stunning new construction truly your own. Enjoy peaceful country living on 1+ acre with a very simple and basic HOA for to maintain the neighborhood ponds. Located just north of Durham off of I-85, with an easy commute into Downtown Durham, Duke University and RTP. This thoughtfully designed home features 9' ceilings, granite countertops, and carpet-free luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The kitchen boasts 42'' upper cabinets with crown molding, soft-close door cabinetry, designer lighting, and a clean, functional layout. You'll love the smooth finish walls and ceilings, comfort-height toilets, and tile-floored walk-in shower in the spacious master suite, complete with a double vanity and large walk-in closet. Enjoy the outdoors on your rocking chair front porch or relax on the covered rear porch, both perfect for taking in the peaceful surroundings. The oversized XL garage features an 18' wide door for easy parking and extra storage. Additional highlights include 5'' seamless gutters, architectural shingles, high-performance vinyl windows, LED lighting throughout, a programmable thermostat, and ceiling fans in the master and rear porch. This open-concept home offers modern comfort with a timeless touch - all on a large, private lot with space to breathe. Don't miss this rare opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds: quiet country living with city convenience just minutes away! Home is under construction now w/ an estimated finish date of early 2026. You will love calling Murphys Ridge HOME!