North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, USA

Discover timeless elegance in this immaculately maintained Wakefield stunner: the St. James model *in* coveted St. James! This spectacular 4300 sq foot 3 garage red brick executive home boasts 5 bedrooms, including a first floor guest bedroom with its own patio entrance, adjacent to a full bath. The two-story foyer gives way to a sociable sitting room, followed by the dining room, and then an open concept kitchen and living room. The latter is an expansive space, with striking built-ins, a working gas fireplace, and a beautiful mantel, and leads to the butler's pantry on one side, and a first floor laundry and garage on the other side. The gourmet chef's kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, granite counters, a large kitchen island, and two sinks, with updated lighting, including an eye-catching custom drop-down ceiling over the kitchen island, blending style and functionality, and a breakfast nook sweetly situated next to a wall of windows. Upstairs, you'll find plush carpeting, with a large loft, three secondary bedrooms (with two full baths), and a palatial primary with a spacious bathroom which features a variety of updates, including a tiled floor, soaking tub, standing shower, and a heated towel rail. The backyard is a tranquil retreat, and features a screened-in porch with a fireplace and stone chimney, and decks on both sides, one covered (and with a ceiling fan!), a perfect spot to sit and watch the rain. Extensive hardscaping—a paving stone path throughout, a patio, and a stone fireplace--and mature trees provide a lovely combination of beauty and privacy. There's even a Charleston-style covered balcony upstairs that overlooks the yard, off the primary! This home offers so many exquisite and practical details: gleaming hardwoods, transom windows, wainscoting, Wi-Fi-enabled light switches and irrigation, a humidity setting on the HVAC, etc, and the owners have been incredibly attentive to its maintenance: HVACs and irrigation system serviced twice a year, a termite bond, windows re-caulked and regularly washed, etc. The list of updates and upgrades is too numerous to mention here, but do see the full list in the documents. Come and see this magnificent home today, located near the Wakefield Country Club, which offers a variety of activities, including a renowned golf course, tennis courts, and aquatics.