LOCATION & LOW INVENTORY in the heart of the popular SPRING VALLEY LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD of Whispering Pines make this 3BR/2BA Mid Century Modern rambler something special! Located on an elevated lot on the corner of Birdie Drive & Short Road, with circular driveway access to each, you are just two parcels back from the lake & all it has to offer. Walk or golf cart around the corner to community access for kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, boating & picnicking. Embrace the active outdoor lifestyle & the level, paved roads ideal for dog walking, jogging & biking.Designed by the original Owner/Architect, the home exudes the charm of another era with vaulted wood ceilings, beams, brick walls & floors, open space with abundant light & a tranquil courtyard garden at the double-door entry. Split plan with a spacious L-shaped living/dining area plus a kitchen/den combination with peninsula bar seating, fireplace & screened porch. 3 zoned HVAC systems & 2 HW heaters for efficiency. Two 200 amp services to the home workshop area in the 2 car attached garage will appeal to home hobbyists/woodworkers. New septic system 2010. Pet-free, smoke-free, odor-free home. Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club acquired the Country Club of Whispering Pines & its 2 Ellis Maples designed courses in mid-2025 to manage significant improvements. Memberships are available, but not required. In addition to the vibrant Whispering Pines village, which hosts live music and holiday events, you will enjoy convenient access to Moore Regional Airport, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst golf, Southern Pines horse country, shopping & dining. 1 hour to Raleigh, RTP International Airport & Research Triangle Park. Convenient commute to Fort Bragg/Fayetteville.