1. North Carolina
2. Raleigh
3. 117 Hillcrest Road

117 Hillcrest Road, Raleigh, NC 27605

• 5 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 5,964 sqft

Property Description

It was 1721, and Johann Sebastian Bach was writing quietly in the German court of Kothen -- not for kings, but for the pure joy of invention.At Kothen, he composed the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 -- a piece that begins in formality, breaks into daring freedom, and returns with light-footed grace.This home moves the same way: anchored in tradition, bursting into life, and resolving in jubilant harmony.The original 1916 home stands with quiet authority: richly detailed, beautifully proportioned, and inviting in its depth and character. Across a glass-lined passage, the modern addition rises -- warm and luminous, answering the original structure with a voice of its own.Outside, the home balances permanence and progress: a slate roof crowns the historic structure, while solar panels drape across the flat roof of the modern addition. A driveway threads from Hillcrest to the rear alley, and behind the house, a private, level backyard forms a beautiful backdrop.Inside, six decorative fireplaces anchor rooms with warmth and texture, while museum-quality gallery lighting reveals the character and craft that unify both the historic and modern spaces. The new kitchen serves as the living heart of the home -- opening to a casual dining area, a family room, and the open sweep of the backyard beyond. Below, a fully realized lower level offers spaces for retreat, movement, and gathering -- a wine cellar, a sauna, a gym, a media room, and a guest suite -- all finished to the same high standard that defines the rest of the home.A home rooted in history -- and alive to its future.(c)

Listing Status:

Active

Listing Office:

Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood : 919-719-2900

Listing Agent:

Van Fletcher : 919-449-7535

MLS ID:

10094088

Interior

• General: AtticBookcasesBuilt-in FeaturesChandelierCrown MoldingDouble VanityEntrance FoyerEat-in KitchenGranite CountersHigh CeilingsKitchen IslandMultiple Master SuitesOtherRecessed LightingShower OnlySoaking TubSeparate ShowerSmart ThermostatTrack LightingWater Closet(s)Walk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: Built-In RangeDryerDishwasherDisposalGas RangeIce MakerMicrowaveRefrigeratorRange HoodStainless Steel Appliance(s)Water HeaterWasher
• Laundry: Laundry RoomUpper Level
• Flooring: CarpetHardwoodMarbleTile
• A/C: Central AirDualZoned
• Heating: Forced AirZoned

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This listing courtesy of Van Fletcher, Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood