1212 Tacketts Pond DriveRaleigh, NC 27614Price: $869,000

Two bedrooms with private baths on the MAIN floor, including the primary suite. 3,278 square feet. .80 acres. Fresh paint and brand-new carpet. A huge bonus room. Whole-house generator and storage goes far beyond the usual coat closet and attic ladder. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath North Raleigh home in Ethan's Glen has a floor plan that simply works. The MAIN FLOOR primary suite features direct deck access, a walk-in closet, soaking tub, separate shower, separate vanities and water closet. Even better, the second main-level bedroom has its own full bath and walk-in closet-ideal for long-term guests or extended family. The dedicated home office can flex as a living room with built-ins, a bay window and gas-log fireplace, while the formal dining room adds a tray ceiling. The soaring two-story family room centers around a stacked-stone gas-log fireplace and opens directly to the kitchen and breakfast area. Granite countertops, custom cabinetry, gas cooktop, built-in wall oven and microwave, wine storage and TWO pantry areas deliver plenty of workspace and storage. The main-level laundry adds cabinetry, counter space and a utility sink. Upstairs: two more bedrooms, a full bath, huge bonus room, multiple walk-in closets and a WALK-IN ATTIC. No ladder. No crawling over boxes. Open the door and walk in. Outside, the home sits well back from the street on a .80-acre corner lot with mature hardwoods, established landscaping and a wooded backyard. A vaulted screened porch opens to an open-air deck, while the attached side-entry two-car garage adds everyday function. Ethan's Glen offers an established North Raleigh setting with a community clubhouse and swimming pool. Two bedrooms down. Two up. Home office. Bonus room. The main heat source for the home is natural gas. An electric heat pump serves as a heat source for the 2nd floor. Serious storage. Generator. Two-car garage. Screened porch. .80 acres. Some houses live well. Some photograph well. This home does both. Schedule your showing today.