3203 White Oak Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

$2,875,000 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
4,184  sqft
Built in 1940

In the recently released film ''Here,'' director Robert Zemeckis invites us to experience a story from a surprising vantage point - a plot of land. Over generations and centuries, the people who inhabit this specific place (''here'') become authors and actors in its unfolding story, poignantly reminding us how our homes inextricably connect us to history and humanity. This heirloom property's history reads like a love story—six adoring families cherish a beautiful, pre-war colonial estate over the span of 85 years. After being passed the torch in 2018, the present owners embarked on several substantive improvement projects, the most transformational of which involved partnering with the talented John C. Sanders to reimagine the first floor. That project alone yielded a more effulgent interior, head-turning kitchen, cozy library, hidden owner's entry, and a bone-dry basement. As lovely and inviting as the home is, the piece de resistance is the two-acre property itself. Shielded by ancient hardwoods, the grounds are manicured just so, peppered with enchanting vistas at every turn—cobbled steps and grassy cloisters, a vine-wrapped trellis beckoning passage along stone pathways, open play spaces hemmed by tamed ivy and thick hedges, and a shaded patio tucked behind low masonry walls. And yet, there are two things the photography can't convey: its profound whisper-quietness, and the elation evoked by this special plot of land.©

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Other
Laundry:
In Hall, Upper Level
Basement:
Exterior Entry, Unfinished
Flooring:
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air, Dual, Window Unit(s), Zoned
Heating:
true, Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Fireplace:
Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Outside, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Fenced Yard, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Garage(s), Outbuilding, Workshop
Style:
Colonial
Pool:
In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Private
Parking:
Circular Driveway, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Off Street, On Street, Paver Block

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Shutters
General:
Brick, 2, Brick/Mortar

Location

Road/Access:
City Street
Originating MLS:
Triangle MLS
County:
Wake

Lot

Zoning:
R-2, 1705438392
Fencing:
Back Yard, Partial, Wrought Iron

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Triangle MLS

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

About Raleigh, NC

Housing

Number of Units
248,854
Median Home Value
$321,574
Median Rent
$1,051

44.34% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.49% are vacant.

Commute

Car
56.80%
Public Transportation
1.18%
Walk to Work
0.97%
Work from Home
40.19%
Other
0.65%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
563,472
Median Age
36.70
Median Household Size
2.62

Education

High School
15.13%
Associate’s Degree
7.48%
Bachelor’s Degree
33.41%
Graduate Degree
19.76%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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