WHITE OAK ROAD 20,283 Sq Ft | 1.84 acres
Overview This tranquil and secluded estate is nestled on almost two lush acres arises above one of the most beautiful streets in the Triangle with access by a drive that weaves through picturesque, scenic views and is a location only minutes of area amenities in the heart of Raleigh. Architecturally, custom designed by Richard Hall of Richard Hall Designs and David Davenport, AIA, and built in 2001, this spacious and captivating home streams with natural light through oversized windows and doors with stunning view of surrounding grounds and gardens. Sublime elegance graces the 20,000+ sq. ft. of incomparable splendor with 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths, and 5-car garage. The oversized front door with leaded glass and spectacular foyer welcomes with 4" Tropical Cumaru hardwood floors and leads one on an enchanting journey in a well-appointed interior encompassing the very detailed essence of the home - soaring ceilings, intricate use of woods and stone, magnificent finishes and appointments, superb of craftsmanship, state-of-the art comforts and luxury throughout. Shown by advance appointment only.
Interior Home Features Foyer - Grand entry foyer with leaded insulated glass windows and 4" Tropical Cumaru hardwood floors sets the tone of elegance from the moment you enter the front door. Dining Room - Entertaining is a delight in this elegant formal dining room! Tropical Cumaru hardwood floor extends throughout the main floor and brilliantly revealed here. Control the ambiance with Lutron lighting system. Extensive moldings include 11" baseboards and heavy detailed crown are particular standouts here. Kitchen - Chefs dream kitchen with every amenity possible: Seaweed Green Indian granite countertops, custom finished cabinets, island with dual double sinks, dishwashers and disposals, one on each side. Kitchen also features pot filler faucet over gas cooktop, Sub-Zero freezer and refrigerator as well as a Subzero fridge/freezer combo, range hood, trash compactor, warming oven, microwave, double convection ovens, and a reverse osmosis filtration drinking water system. Living room - Celebrate family occasions in this breathtaking formal living room. One of three gas fireplaces is the centerpiece of this elaborately finished room. Great Room boasts a soaring vaulted hickory ceiling, built-in walnut bookcases and television cabinet, and limestone fireplace which extends to the peak of the vault.
Library - One of the most beautiful and unique rooms you'll ever see, this oval-shaped library is hand-crafted with exquisite curved cherry bookcases and a hidden electric door which opens to the north bedroom. Master bedroom area - Elegant and spacious master bedroom opens to screened porch and private office as well as master bath featuring polished limestone walls and heated floors with tumbled marble insets, his & her vanities and toilets, whirlpool bath, heated floors and towel bar, and cherry dressing room with a built-in safe. Wine Cellar - Reflective of true enthusiasts, a 685-bottle wine cellar welcome one with curving stone staircase and stone arches over each sections of wine racks made from California wine barrels, and a room with a view second to none! Spa and Exercise room - Spa with Finlandia dry sauna, large Stea mist brand steam bath shower with hand shower and rain head shower finished with tumbled marble and two granite built-in bench seats. Bonus Rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors - Bonus room on second floor includes a sink and builtin pine cabinets. Bonus room on third floor is finished complete except for flooring and has full stairs for access leading to that level.
Additional Home Features Rooms and Bathrooms
Other interior:
• Six Bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms and walk-in closets
•F ormal powder room has marble floor and countertop
• Two large offices with custom built-in desks and bookshelves
•L eaded insulated windows in foyer and library
• Seven full baths four half baths
• Paneled elevator services three floors
Security system • Full security system with camera and monitoring system
• Unfinished media room on basement level •T hree fireplaces with gas supply and ash chutes from second floor. • Underfloor heating in all basement rooms
• " Car Tell" alarm at both ends of driveway to notify of visitors
•L utron programmable lighting system for whole house.
• Motion-sensitive outdoor flood lights which coordinate with camera locations.
•C asa brand music system installed by Audio Advice throughout first two floors and outside.
Exterior Home Features Garage/Shop - Large heated workroom/shop area with storage cabinets and counters. Garage for five cars, custom crafted solid wood doors and automatic door openers. Gardens and landscaping - Many trees, perennials and flowering shrubs designed by Chip Callaway, Callaway and Associates, Greensboro, for year-round interest and privacy. Includes extensive RainBird 24-zone irrigation system including drip-in beds. Round 10' diameter Haddonstone Koi pond with fountain.
Driveway and terraces - Exterior terraces paved with bluestone, with matching stone in first floor gallery hall, basement hall and master screen porch. Poured cement driveway with entrances on Toxey Drive and White Oak Road. Exterior finishes include true stucco and manufactured stone. Upper terrace with hand-forged iron railing. Two automatically recoiling water hoses in hidden cabinets on upper and lower terraces. Built-in Viking Professional natural gas grill and separate charcoal grill
S PECK UNDERWOOD Broker / REALTOR®
919–782–6641 office 919–601–4040 mobile Speck.Underwood@BHHSYSU.com 3700 Computer Drive, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27609
www.whiteoakroad.com
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