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Stunning, spacious home in Nob Hill
809 Joshua Clay Drive
This beautiul home in Nob Hill has over 3,000 square feel of living space AND an unfinished third floor space that could be converted to MORE living space if you need it! Four spacious bedrooms, bonus room, two full baths and one half bath, large greatroom, formal living room or office, formal dining room, a screened porch, deck and inviting rear patio with outside fireplace expand your living area outside – great for summer entertaining and upcoming fall nights.
This home has all the extras and custom details this beautiful house deserves – granite counter tops, hardwood floors, chair rails, crown molding and wainscoting, custom cabinetry and professional decor throughout. To see more photos of this home, visit 809joshuaclaydr.c21.com. This home is MLS # R96530 and is being offered at $288,600. Call Jane Snow at Century 21/The Combs Company – 813-1562 – for more information or to schedule a tour.
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Cheerful eat-in kitchen with plenty of windows.
The screened porch expands your entertaining area.
Outdoor fireplace will be great for cool fall evenings.
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Nash County Extension Master Gardener
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