204 E Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27605

This spacious three-story home, built in 1924, in highly desirable, historic Forest Park (Former Cameron Park) is located on on a quite, low-traffic one-way street on Green Park. It has terrific walkability - Wiley Elementary and St. Mary's School are around the corner, and Broughton High School, NCSU, Cameron Village, and downtown are within a short walk. Forest Park is a historic neighborhood, and one that is very welcoming with a long history of neighborhood gatherings - many of which occur in Green Park, such as the annual Halloween party Fourth of July Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt. Neighborhood-wide Holiday parties and Progressive Dinners also occur - providing a rich neighborhood atmosphere The first floor includes a large eat-in kitchen with newer, high end stainless appliances and a walk-in pantry. Custom cabinetry provides exceptional storage space, and custom lighting highlights the cherry finish and the hardwood floors. A desk with built-ins is the perfect spot for a home office, and a small 'butlers pantry' is an ideal spot for your espresso machine. The kitchen opens onto a sunny, fenced backyard. The brick patio is perfect for outdoor dining. Although the yard is compact, the Wiley Elementary school play ground is just around the corner, and Green Park serves is perfect for games, climbing trees and hanging out with friends. The bright living room has hardwoods and a gas log fireplace. Custom wood blinds - standard throughout the home - offer privacy yet allow plenty of natural light. The living room opens onto a screened porch offering beautiful views of the park. French doors on the other end of the room lead to a spacious dining room that is also connected to the kitchen. Also on the first floor is a sunny, quiet bedroom with a ceiling fan and hardwoods. There is a recently renovated full bath with a large cabinet, glass shower doors and new medicine cabinet. The second floor include two sunny bedrooms with large closets and a renovated full bathroom with a soaking tub, marble counter tops, glass shower doors, and a built in medicine cabinet original to the house. The master bedroom has a large walk in closet and a recently renovated full bathroom with custom tile work and a marble counter top. French doors in the master bedroom open to a full sized deck. A fourth bedroom (does not include a closet) can be an office, home gym, craft room or additional bedroom. Also on the second floor is a conveniently enclosed laundry "room" with cabinetry for detergent and a butcher block top for folding clothes. There is also a linen closet providing extra storage. The entire third floor has been converted to an amazing, sunlit space perfect as a kids playroom, a game room for teens, a home office or home gym. This room includes two window seats, custom lighting, a beautiful iron stair rail that coordinates with the dark flooring and light walls. A "snack" area with a mini fridge and a cabinet for storage offer convenience. Additional storage can be found behind the kneewalls that extend the length of the room. This room has a zoned HVAC system. The backyard is fully fenced with a patio area for outdoor dining. There is space for parking 1 vehicle in the shared driveway (street parking is available for other vehicles). Composting bins are available for tenants use. Two basement rooms, accessible from the outside, provide storage for bicycles, gardening equipment and more. The house is designed to be energy efficient - The downstairs HVAC system was replaced 4 years ago and the upstairs HVAC system less less than 2 years ago. All the windows have been recently replaced. All the appliances are energy star certified and less than 5 years old. The attic has recently been insulated. Compost bins help reduce household waste. The all brick exterior of the house has been recently painted, and the landscaping upgraded. Renter is responsible for all utilities and yard work Landlord will provide 2x yearly HVAC maintenance as well as other home maintenance such as cleaning gutters.