Residential Land with Home for Sale in Raleigh, North Carolina

Step through the front door of this special home and immediately be captivated by the view across the stunning foyer and step-down family room and out to the terrace, lawn and pool and endless views of the woods beyond. This spectacular estate lot backs up to the Corps of Engineer buffer and Falls Lake, providing the perfect setting for the superbly designed and maintained residence. Filled with light throughout the day, this elegant yet comfortable residence features quality craftsmanship and timeless design distinguishing it from the ordinary. The sellers pulled out all the stops in preparing the home for its' new owners. Recently completed improvements include a renovated kitchen with Wood Mode cabinetry, custom-made island and accent cabinets with antiqued glass doors, generous storage, plentiful workspace, gas range and built in refrigerator, bar area with custom sink and additional below counter refrigeration, all anchored by warm hardwood floors. Don't miss the charming Dutch-door located near the back stairs. In the renovated first floor primary suite you'll note a distinctive painted brick wall, new hardwood floors, large sitting area and the stunning new master bath? It's a wow, with large separate vanities featuring brushed gold fixtures and new lighting, a long freestanding soaking tub, new shower- note the Walker-Zanger tile, and water closet. It too has new hardwood floors. Two renovated baths upstairs are equally splendid and spacious with carefully selected appointments. New hardwoods grace the large landing and upstairs hallways, and the laundry room has been renovated with new appliances, sink and counterspace, hanging storage, and built in ironing board; this room is completed with a large walk in cedar closet. Exquisite landscaping compliments the home on all sides, with numerous brick terraces, a heated 40-foot pool, specimen plants and a charming courtyard. The views from every window are stunning and completely private. Innumerable species of birds have been spotted in the gardens, and the sounds of nature are the only sounds you'll hear. There is a neighborhood access trail to the Falls Lake buffer connecting to the lake trails and the lake dam. Spectacular views are found in abundance at 1117 Silver Oaks and in the surrounding area. The sellers' ardent commitment to quality combined with their exquisite taste make this a very special home achieving that hard to achieve marriage of understated, comfortable luxury and timeless design. It is unarguably a fantastic buy.