117 Hillcrest Road
Raleigh, NC 27605It was 1721, and Johann Sebastian Bach was writing quietly in the German court of Köthen — not for kings, but for the pure joy of invention. At Köthen, 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.©
$3,200,000
5 bedrooms
4 full, 2 half bathrooms
0.24 acres
5,964 square feet
$537 per square foot
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1916
- NeighborhoodForest Park
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Wiley
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin
- High SchoolWake - Broughton
Listing courtesy of Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood. © 2024 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Spray Foam Insulation, Brick, Metal Siding, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Private Yard
- Fencing Back Yard, Wood
- Lot Size Acres 0.24
- Parking Features Gravel, Driveway, Electric Gate, Alley Access
- Patio And Porch Features Patio, Front Porch, Side Porch, Covered
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,569
- Appliances Disposal, Built-In Range, Gas Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Ice Maker
- Basement Finished, Sump Pump, Interior Entry, French Drain, Full, Heated
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,395
- Cooling Zoned, Central Air, Dual
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet, Marble
- Heating Zoned, Central, Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Second Primary Bedroom, Recessed Lighting, Shower Only, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Smart Thermostat, Walk-In Shower, Soaking Tub, Track Lighting, Granite Counters, Keeping Room, Water Closet, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Chandelier, Kitchen Island, Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Rooms Total 17
- Window Features Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Lot Features Back Yard, Hardwood Trees, City Lot, Landscaped, Interior Lot, Front Yard
- Tax Annual Amount 14656
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1916
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