Privacy

With so much natural light, and such big beautiful windows, you may think there would be an issue with privacy. On the contrary!! The house sits at least 6 feet above the street, and there is a 6 foot privacy fence. That means the only way to peek over the fence is if you are 12 feet tall!

Still concerned?

The professionally landscaped yard contains carefully selected plants and trees to screen the house from the neighbors without blocking natural light or feeling overwhelming. The attention to detail is astounding, and it is the only way to provide such great privacy without sacrificing beauty.

Home Technology

The high technology and low maintenance continues with energy star windows and appliances. The tankless water heater is an amenity that no home owner will ever want to be without. (No more cold showers, even when everyone is using the water)

There are also two HVAC systems that run on a multi-zone system. With ceiling fans in every single room combined with intelligent air conditioning this home provides great natural air flow and energy efficiency.

From the homeowners....the kitchen

"Our gourmet kitchen was designed for maximum efficiency and style. Notice the oven hood’s arch and the little spice cabinet next to the range. The cabinets were hand-made by a local artisan with cherry wood and stained mahogany. We love the easy to clean smooth surface cooktop, but if you would like gas cooking, no problem...we can switch it out. And we really liked the way the butcher block counters looked with the design, but if you cannot live without granite, let us know, we want you to be completely satisfied with your new home."

-Laavanya and Lea

The Solarium

The Solarium is designed for maximum flexibility. It is beautifully situated for use as a Media Room, Library, Arts and Crafts Room, or so much more. Great place to clearly think through important decisions because of the fresh light and relaxing view of the back yard. If you work from home, your productivity just went through the roof. Or simply a perfect place to sit and meditate....

ITB?

Thanks to Raleigh.com for providing a few thoughts on the "ITB" area of Raleigh...one of the most desirable places to live. For those of you unfamiliar with Bellevue Road (where this home is located) it is smack dab in the middle of ITB and close to North Hills...It's like a one-two knockout punch!

This is a remarkable contemporary home. AND it's in an established neighborhood that is close to some of the hottest spots in the area. Truly a rare combination. There are no other homes like it.

"Victorian mansions and majestic oak trees line Raleigh's graceful boulevards, and North Carolina's capitol has been called "a city within a park." Saved from destruction during the Civil War by a well-timed surrender, Raleigh's preserved history and vibrant technology industry make it a place where the Old South and New South effortlessly intersect. Along with neighbors Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors The Triangle, a region of 1.5 million known for its excellent universities, mild climate and high tech industrial sector."

They go on to describe "Olde Raleigh" and "ITB"

"Raleighites define their neighborhoods using the shorthand of "ITB" (Inside The Beltway), a reference to Interstate 440, which sweeps around the Raleigh metropolitan area in a broad circle. Though some consider Old Raleigh coterminous with all parts of the city that are ITB, the interstate serves more to divide the city from the suburbs than to delineate the truly "old" neighborhoods. Neighborhoods in Old Raleigh, like Glenwood South and Fayetteville, cluster near the State Capitol Building in the middle of town. These neighborhoods have benefited from the influx of youth and money to downtown and former warehouse districts, emblematic of a nationwide trend toward reversing the post-'50s "white flight" phenomenon."

Just the Facts

This chart shows the top 20 appreciating subdivisions in Wake County (based on the last 13 months). Does it get any better? This home is located amongst some of the best neighborhoods in the Triangle! Be sure to check out the TARR report for the most current stats on local real estate.

All the world's a stage

Some call this a "bonus room" and some call if a "loft" but after a recent open house we have also learned from two cute little girls that it makes an excellent ballerina performance area. This is the only room on the second floor and there are tons of possibilities...use your imagination...