4213 Arbutus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612

*House has 2800 square feet, brick, built 1967 on 3.3 acres hardwood forest, 2 creeks w bridges. The property’s woods are known to have been hunting ground of Native Americans, a Uwharrie-period spear point was found on it. *Creek-supplied irrigation system can run 10 sprinklers around house. *Blacktop looped driveway, faces SW ( quick snow melting), parking for several cars at house and separate garage. *Clearance around house for ~100 azaleas and innumerable other perennial plantings. *Much landscaping: brick and granite paths and steps; terraced areas for pool and vegetable garden; fruit trees, kiwi vines, blueberry bushes mostly for the enjoyment of birds, squirrels and deer. *Greenhouse with water and electricity connections. *Extra large, 2-car garage/workshop with (water&electr); annex for 4-wheeler; grilling shed; rainwater tank (275 gal cap). *“Studio” for teenaged musicians houses storage above, pool filter and changing cabin underneath; *Large pool with plenty of room around for play and sunning; new liner 2013, solar panel for shower *Huge upper story deck off kitchen, P-shaped, w large rounded expanse w storage room and roof overhang. *Spiral stairs and elevator go down to extensive concrete patio, rain-proof due to roofing under entire deck. *Strategically planted shade trees for deck. *House has gas heat, AC; extra attic insulation attic fan and many upgrades: all windows and glass doors are double pane; outside wood parts are Al-shielded 2012; new roof shingles 2012. *Split foyer, bright open-design kitchen din/liv room; hardwood and tile floors throughout except 2 d’stairs BRs. Two fireplaces (now gas). *5BRs in all, updated 3 full Bs (Corian lavatories); kitchen has solid cherry cabinets and granite countertops, updated appliances. *Spacious playroom downstairs w built-in shelves and cabinets, FP, Mexican floor tiles, 2 sliding glass doors, shaded by narrow upper part of deck; 2 BRs and 1B plus an unfinished storage room and a laundry room, as well as a storage closet under the steps.