5712 Kirkwood Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612

Welcome to this stunning custom-built home in Raleigh. The former Parade Home, crafted by renowned Triangle luxury homebuilder Gray Line Builders, is thoughtfully designed for comfortable living as well as entertaining. Upon entering through the double, glass-inlayed front doors, you are greeted by a spacious, heavily trimmed foyer that opens to an elegant dining room, accented by wood columns, tray ceiling, and plantation shutters that continue through the entire home. The soaring 10 and 12-foot ceilings throughout the first floor invite you into the heart of the home—the expansive open kitchen and sophisticated living room. For the culinary enthusiasts, the gorgeous kitchen is a dream with stainless steel appliances and vent hood, gas stove, abundant storage, granite countertops, and island. Don't miss the generous butler's pantry. The kitchen flows into the living room, which is offset by a 12-foot coffered ceiling and gas fireplace flanked by custom cabinets and back-lit shelving. Beyond the living room is a private hallway leading to the serene primary suite. Frosted double doors open to a luxurious tile bathroom, featuring dual vanities, garden tub with separate shower, and water closet. The expansive primary closet is outfitted with custom shelving. On the far side of the first floor, a separate private hall off the kitchen leads to a guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom, which can serve as a sizeable home office. A cozy screen porch is a peaceful oasis tucked between the downstairs suites and living room. It has Sonos-ready speakers and opens onto a tiered deck that offers multiple outdoor entertainment options, grilling space, and integrated landscape lighting. The home's second floor features two more bedrooms, each with an ensuite full bathroom, a massive playroom/movie room, and a landing with built-in bookshelves. The upstairs has ample storage, including extra closets, two attic spaces, and a storage room that can double as a craft room. This gorgeous home is exceptionally appointed with so many beautiful details, including heavy moldings and millwork, rich site-finished hardwoods that carry throughout the entire first floor, and custom carpet upstairs. The fenced backyard is bordered by mature, professionally installed landscaping and evergreens for privacy. Recent updates include tankless water heater (2024), oven and microwave (2024), epoxy floor in garage (2024), dishwasher (2023), and full interior painting (2023). The convenient location is not to be overlooked as the home is poised just minutes from restaurants, shopping at North Hills and Crabtree Valley Mall, I-440 and I-540, RTP, and RDU.