8228Castlestone Drive

RE/MAX Executive Realty7752 Gateway Lane ~ Concord, NC

www.leighsells.com704-979-7034 ~ 866-440-7136

Features --• Built 2007

• 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus powder room

• +/- 4800 sf heated living area

• In-ground irrigation

• 3-car garage, side-load

• Full brick exterior

• 2-tier deck

• Crawl space foundation

• City water, septic tank

• Third floor bonus/playroom with walk-out attic storage

or why you’ll love this home!

• Hardwood foyer

• Large formal rooms flankingfoyer

• Neutral interior

• Plantation shutters

• Main level office with Frenchdoors

Welcome Home!

Gourmet Kitchen• Kitchen features hardwoodfloor, upgraded appliancepackage with smooth cooktop,wall ovens, microwave

• Huge island! Imagine theopportunities for baking andentertaining

• Bright morning roomoverlooking rear yard

• Spacious master suite on upper level

• Master bath with ceramic tile floor

• Dual vanity

• Large soaking tub and shower with 2 heads and bench

Master Suite

Secondary Bedrooms• Bedroom 2 with private bath

• Bedroom 3 shares a jack ‘njill bath with bonus room

• Bonus room could beexercise room, media orplayroom

• Multi-level deckoverlooking level, woodedyard

• Finished third floor withbilliard space (pool tableconveys!)

• Walk-out attic storage offof third floor bonus

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Other Features

History of Charlotte, North CarolinaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and the seat ofMecklenburg County. In 2009, Charlotte's population was estimated to be 716,874,making it the 19th largest city in the United States. A resident of Charlotte isreferred to as a Charlottean.

Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte (as well as the county containing it) is namedin honor of the German Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg, who had becomequeen consort of British King George III the year before the city's founding.

A second nickname derives from later in the 18th century. During the AmericanRevolutionary War, British commander General Cornwallis occupied the city but wasdriven out soon afterwards by hostile residents, prompting him to write thatCharlotte was "a hornet's nest of rebellion," leading to another city nickname: TheHornet's Nest.

In 2009, the Charlotte metropolitan area had anestimated population of 1,725,759. The Charlottemetropolitan area is part of a wider thirteen-countylabor market region or combined statistical area thathas an estimated population (as of 2007) of 2,277,074.In 2008, Charlotte was chosen the "Best Place to Livein America" by relocate-america.com in its annualranking, based on factors including employmentopportunities, crime rates, and housing affordability.It was also named #8 of the 100 "Best Places to Liveand Launch" by CNNMoney.com - cities picked fortheir vibrant lifestyles and opportunities for newbusinesses.

Out and About in Charlotte & MecklenburgCounty…NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTEROpen in summer 2006, the Whitewater Park sits on more than 300 acres of woodlands along the Catawba River foruse as a rafting, canoeing, and kayaking sports and training center. The USNWC hosts World Cup competitions,Olympic Trials and international Olympic athletes working and training at the center. The center features a multiplechannel artificial river, more than 11 miles of trails for mountain biking, running, and hiking, indoor and outdoorclimbing facilities, and a ropes course. For more information, visit www.usnwc.org.

CAROLINA HISTORIC AVIATION COMMISSION AIR MUSEUMAir Museum and aircraft restoration facility. Call for hours and prices. For more information, visitwww.carolinasaviation.org.

CAROLINA RENAISSANCE FESTIVALThe Carolinas’ annual Renaissance Festival is rapidly becoming a popular regional attraction and tradition. Thousandsof visitors drive to the charming forest and meadows, just north of Charlotte, that have been transformed into anelaborate 16th century village celebrating the adventure, pagentry and romance of the Renaissance era. You can minglewith royalty, townspeople, equestrians and artisans; enjoy endless entertainment, tasty and savory foods, rides andgames. From the lowliest of peasants to King Henry himself, along with lovely maidens, and gamesmen, all bring tolife the ambience of a Renaissance village at play. The Festival performs for seven weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)October through November.

CHARLOTTE HISTORIC TROLLEY MUSEUMFeatures photos, exhibits and trolley rides. Game day transportation begins two hours before and ends one hour aftergame time. Call for hours and prices. For more information, visit www.charlottetrolley.com.

CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORYThe Charlotte Museum of History offers audience-focused programs and exhibits, based on the people, buildings,stories and objects spanning the region’s history, while providing a historic context for understanding how conditionsand decisions of the past impact the region today and shape its future. For more information, visitwww.charlottemuseum.org.

DISCOVERY PLACEOne of the top hands-on science museums in the nation Discovery Place provides ever-changing entertaining facilitiesof a variety of experiences in science. Call for hours and prices. For more information, visit www.discoveryplace.org.

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTSFounded by Rick Hendrick over two decades ago Hendrick Motorsports has fielded some of the most famous namesin NASCAR in its Chevrolets. For more information, visit www.hendrickmotorsports.com.

JEFF GORDON RACING SCHOOLDrive an authentic Nextel Cup car on the same super speedways the pros race on. You can drive actual race drivenNextel Cup cars, driven by NASCAR favorites including 4-time NASCAR Champion Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr.,Michael Waltrip, Matt Kenseth and others. This is as close as you’ll ever get to driving in the Nextel Cup series. Formore information, visit www.jeffgordonracingschool.com.

LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTHCharlotte’s only regional history museum focusing on the New South period. An interactive museum currentlyfeaturing changing and traveling exhibits that offer a real and poignant view of Charlotte’s past. People of all ages willfind the hands-on history educational and entertaining. It is the only museum in the country concentrating exclusivelyon New South history. For more information, visit www.museumofthenewsouth.org.

MINT MUSEUM OF ART - RANDOLPHNorth Carolina’s first art museum with American and European paintings, pre-Columbian art, regional crafts, historiccostumes, African art, golf coins minted in Charlotte and one of Americas outstanding collections of pottery andporcelain. One of the premiere fine arts museums of the Southeast. For more information, visit www.mintmuseum.org.

MINT MUSEUM - UPTOWNOctober 1st marks a transformative moment for The Mint Museum. The debut of the new Mint Museum Uptown –one year prior to the institution’s 75th anniversary – will bring together the Mint Museum of Art and the Mint Museumof Craft + Design under one roof, double the permanent collection on view, and hone the institution’s ability to attractand organize major traveling exhibitions.. For more information, visit www.mintmuseum.org.

MINT MUSEUM - UPTOWNthe bechtler museum of modern art is dedicated to the celebration and analysis of the strongest aspects of mid-century... .. For more information, visit www.beckler.org.

PARAMOUNT’S CAROWINDS WATER AND THEME PARKThe Carolinas’ premier 100-acre water and theme park has more than 100 attractions for all ages including thrillingrides, like TOP GUN: The Jet Coaster; musical revues and shows; Zoom Zone children’s area; Water Works water park;concerts and special events; and year-round campground. Park operates from early spring to early fall. Water Worksoperates through the summer months. For more information, visit www.carowinds.com.

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