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North Raleigh Split Bedroom Ranch

4428 Touchstone Forest, Rd., Raleigh NC 27612

Enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home w/ 2-car side-entry garage on .44 private wooded lot.

You’ll love the large family room w/ fireplace, impressive dining room w/double trey ceiling, cheery kitchen, sunny breakfast room and spacious secondary bedrooms.

The master retreat features a great walk-in closet, dual sink vanity, jetted tub, walk-in shower and separate water closet.

Landscaped Private Lot.  Well-Maintained.  Roof 2013 and HVAC 2014

Walk to shopping and dining:  Caribou Coffee, Harris Teeter, Bella Monica and Rudinos.

Minutes to Rex, Crabtree Valley Mall, NC Museum of Art, PNC Center, William B. Umstead State Park, and more.

Easy Access to I-40, 440, RTP, Downtown Raleigh, RDU Airport.

Excellent Schools: Stough, Daniels and Broughton.

NO HOA Dues!

Live, Work and Play in Downtown Raleigh Townhome

Striking 2-story, 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath ITB Georgetown Style Town Home in Exclusive Community of Governors Point Townhomes (Only 10 Townhomes in Community). Location, Location, Location! In the Heart of Downtown Raleigh.

Private 2-car parking pad.  Steps from Trendy Glenwood South Nightlife, Shopping and Dining.

Spacious Open Floor Plan with New Interior Paint Throughout, Gas Log Fireplace, Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances, South Facing Bay Window Breakfast Nook.  Wainscoting, Molding and Dazzling First Floor Hardwoods Installed in 2015.

Second Floor Boasts New Carpet, Laundry Room, Master En-Suite with Dual Vanity, Large Walk-In Closet; Second Bedroom En-Suite with Private Full Bath and Large Closet.

Third Floor Walk Up Attic for Storage.

Sellers Offering One-Year 2-10 Home Warranty for the Buyer.

Seasonal Home Maintenance

Just like your car, your home needs a regular tune-up to keep it running at its best. Use this checklist to organize your chores so you can minimize stress and enjoy each season.


Spring

As the winter weather fades away, spring is the perfect time to tackle outdoor maintenance. Be sure to check outdoor vents 
for debris, and clear gutters and downspouts. Also look for overgrown tree roots that could damage foundations, driveways, 
and walkways.

Other items in your spring to-do list should include:

  • Check the attic and basement for cracks that could have allowed water to seep in. (This is especially important after a wet winter.)
  • Remove furniture, and deep clean carpets and floors.
  • Clean ceiling fans, and give all rooms a thorough dusting.
  • Have the HVAC system serviced.

Summer

There may be no better time for outdoor maintenance than summer due to the consistently warmer weather and increased daylight. Take advantage of it to repair and re-stain decks; power wash the driveway, siding, decks, and windows; replace any loose or damaged shingles; trim tree branches and shrubs; and repair cracks in sidewalks, driveways, or steps.

You should also do these summer maintenance tasks:

  • Prepare the rain storage system to water the lawn in dry months.
  • Change the air filter in the HVAC system.
  • Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers.

Fall

The fall season is an important time for maintenance tasks. You want to get ready for the winter before it gets too cold, including storing patio or lawn furniture, and organizing your garage or storage shed. Get your chimney inspected and cleaned in preparation for the cold weather. And don’t forget to check for cracks around external doors and windows, and repair where necessary.

It’s also recommended that you:

  • Check dryer hoses, and change out filters and lint traps.
  • Flush your hot water heater by draining water completely to remove sediment.
  • Check outdoor vents for debris.
  • Have the HVAC system serviced.

Winter

The cold, dark winter months are the time to focus on important indoor maintenance. Caulk the sink, toilet, and bathtub, and reseal tile grout. Organize closets and drawers, and donate used or unwanted items. Also wipe down baseboards and doors, and touch up peeling paint where necessary.

In addition, winter is the time to:

  • Clean windows, and wipe down windowsills.
  • Change the air filter in the HVAC system.
  • Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers.
  • Activate the sump pump by dumping a bucket of water into the basin.

Be sure to bookmark this page, or download your own seasonal home maintenance schedule so you can refer back to the checklist at the start of each new season.

 PRINTABLE SEASONAL HOME MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Maintenance Free Luxury Living

182 Arabella Court in Cary NC 

Tryon Villas in Cary North Carolina Where Classic Styling Meets Modern Luxury Living !                

Walk to shopping & dining or stroll around the 11- acre lake. European inspired stone and brick exterior provides an old world charm to this exclusive luxury community.

Beautifully appointed maintenance free energy star luxury residence. Each of the 4 bedrooms is an en-suite.

Designer kitchen has granite, detailed custom cabinetry, range hood and tile backsplash. Family room features a stacked stone twilight fireplace that opens to a covered porch with remote controlled screen system.

The first floor guest bedroom with a full bath can double as a office/study.  Spacious master suite has master spa, oversize shower and expansive walk-in closet.

Entry into home (at front door and garage door into house) is a 36″ space and some other doors offer 36″ entry.

Lock and leave convenience is ideal for residents that travel or have vacation homes.

Home Safe Home

Home Safe Home …..  Home is a place you should feel safe and secure. Sometimes, we take it for granted and unfortunately, we do need to remain vigilant about things we do that could compromise our safety. Here are a few tips to consider:

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  • Everyone loves an inviting home including burglars. Make sure it looks occupied and is difficult to break in.
    • Always lock outside doors and windows even if you’re only gone for a brief time.
    • Lock gates and fences.
    • Leave lights on when you leave; consider timers to automatically control the lights.
    • Keep your garage door closed even when you’re home; don’t tempt thieves with what you have in your garage.
    • Suspend your mail and newspaper delivery when you’re out of town or get a neighbor to pick it up for you.
  • Posting that you’re out of town or away from home on social networks is like advertising your home is unprotected.
  • Equally dangerous could be allowing certain social network sites to track your location.
  • Don’t leave keys under doormats, in flowerpots or the plastic rocks; thieves know about those hiding places and even more than you can think.
  • Trim the shrubs from around your home; don’t give criminals a place to hide.
  • Use exterior motion detectors and yard lighting.
  • Have an alarm system and use it when you leave home and go to bed.
  • Put 3 ½” deck screws in door plates and door hinges.
  • Have good deadbolts on all exterior doors.
  • Exterior doors should be solid core.
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