5229 Loblolly Lane

Red brick, a covered front porch, and a big shade tree out front set a cheerful tone for this 1967 ranch on a level 0.38-acre lot off Tallant Road. Everything lives on one floor, and the layout puts every room to good use. The living room centers on an electric fireplace framed in white-painted brick, with hardwood floors, crown molding, and a wide picture window that pulls in the front lawn and plenty of daylight. A pass-through counter opens straight into the kitchen, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. The kitchen is warm and hardworking: honey-toned cabinetry, granite counters, open corner shelves, and a window over the sink. A breakfast nook sits right alongside, with a glass door out to the back deck. Morning coffee just found its spot! Across the home, a separate dining room runs more than 20 feet, with space for a full-size table plus a desk or reading corner. The primary suite sits on its own side of the house with a private bath, and the laundry room is close by. On the opposite end, three more bedrooms share the hall with 2 additional baths, each bedroom with a ceiling fan and a mix of hardwood and luxury vinyl floors. Attic and basement storage both add room for the seasonal things. Out front, the covered porch with its black iron railing is an easy place to say hello to the neighbors. Out back, the wood deck stretches along the back of the home and overlooks a chain-link fenced backyard edged by trees. A covered patio, a 1-car attached carport, and a wide paved driveway round it out, and the brick exterior and gutters keep upkeep easy. Collegedale and Apison Pike are close by for errands and everyday drives.