508 Cole Street

Raleigh, NC 27605

Originally built in 1925, the Frederick McIntyre House is a beautifully restored and expanded brick Craftsman bungalow located in Raleigh's historic Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood. Renovated in 2017 by Ken Neuhoff, the home seamlessly blends historic architectural character with modern functionality and timeless design. Set within one of Raleigh's most beloved front porch communities, the home offers a rare combination of charm, walkability, and livability. Downtown Raleigh, the Village District, Five Points, parks, restaurants, and shopping are all just moments away. The home offers five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, including a flexible fifth bedroom ideal as a playroom, bonus space, or guest retreat. Historic details including original glass doorknobs, preserved hardware, and the original coal-burning fireplace blend seamlessly with expansive modern living spaces designed for everyday family life and entertaining. Filled with natural light, the open kitchen and oversized family room feature Monogram appliances, abundant storage, a gas fireplace, and seamless connection to the screened porch with skylights and integrated sound system, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living year-round. Additional highlights include a finished walkout basement with bedroom and full bath, renovated bathrooms, designer wallpaper, custom millwork, Visual Comfort lighting, plantation shutters throughout, whole-home security system, irrigation system, professionally designed landscaping, and a thoughtfully leveled backyard with multiple outdoor living and entertaining spaces rarely found in historic ITB homes. Behind the home's historic charm, extensive improvements completed during the 2017 renovation include updated HVAC systems, substantial roof replacement, updated windows, water heater replacement, professionally waterproofed basement systems, and outdoor hardscaping. Rarely does a historic Raleigh home offer this level of historic charm and modern comfort in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods. Showings to begin Saturday, May 30th at 9am.

Listing courtesy of Jackie Johnson of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService



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