12220 Upper Creek Way
Raleigh, NC 27614

At a glance, this home is tucked back in the highly-coveted Gates at Ethan's Glen and boasts 5 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL BATHS, 2 HALF BATHS, 5,522 SF and sits on a 1.55 acre lot. It has a FINISHED 3rd FLOOR entertainment & game retreat, a 3-car garage, & the cul-de-sac street sees very little traffic. This home requires much more than a glance to appreciate the fullness of its beauty & personality. A closer look reveals the super-important details that make this home a must-see. This CUSTOM-BUILT HOME is ideally situated on a wooded lot that delivers visual gifts throughout all four seasons. The BACKYARD FENCING has 3 access gates, which allows for further yard exploration. The IRRIGATION SYSTEM helps to maintain the lushness in the thoughtfully-landscaped areas, while the natural areas are beautifully maintained by nature. The interior of the home is teeming with character and drama. You enter through 8' MAHOGANY DOUBLE DOORS with arched top and Flemish glass, permitting privacy and light. 10 ft ceilings downstairs. The art-enthusiast homeowners commissioned renowned local artist Victor Knight to create ''Candy Skull'' on the dining room walls. The dining room also has a gorgeous coffered ceiling. Beautiful 3 1/4'' WHITE OAK HARDWOODS grace most of the downstairs. The kitchen boasts a generously-sized island with white granite, Thermador and Bosch appliances, walk-in pantry and a butler's pantry. The living room has a gas-log fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves. The MAIN LEVEL also includes a guest bedroom (currently used as an office) & full bathroom. The SCREENED PORCH w/ FIREPLACE is the perfect location to watch football (wired for TV) and enjoy the gorgeous autumn colors. A custom built-in drop zone for coats & gear is located at the door to the garage. The 2ND FLOOR has 9 ft ceilings and hosts the PRIMARY SUITE with LUXURY BATHROOM AND 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS w/ CUSTOM SHELVING. There are also two bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and a spacious third bedroom with a built-in desk nook. The sitting room has a lot of natural light and is currently used as a large office. Lots of closet space and walk-in storage. The stairs and the 2nd floor hallway are hardwoods. The 3RD FLOOR with its 9 ft ceilings has been thoughtfully finished for entertainment: WET BAR w/ BUILT-IN ICE MAKER, REFRIGERATOR, BUILT-IN BENCH SEATING with under seat storage and custom bench cushions. LARGE HALF BATHROOM. Large windows at the rear of the home offer another vantage point to the gorgeous outdoor view. 3RD FLOOR FURNITURE & GAMES WILL CONVEY WITH A REASONABLE OFFER. ADDITIONAL MUST-KNOW DETAILS: Windows are Jeld-Wen double hung windows. Tankless water heater. Trimmed-out security system and roughed-in central vacuum lines, neither of which have ever been used. Sealed, walk-in crawl space. 3 HVAC systems. Whole home water filtration system and water softener. Night lighting on all staircases. Uplighting on the exterior of the house, landscaping, and in the woods. Welcoming neighborhood with an active HOA that hosts year-round community events and has a pool & playground. Conveniently located to 540, RDU, RTP. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity!

• Offered at: $1,465,000

• Square Feet: 5522

• Bedrooms: 5

• Bathrooms: 4 full, 3 half

• Builder: Robuck Design Build, LLC