3713 William J Cowan Wynd

Raleigh, NC 27612

Rare opportunity to own this one-owner custom-built home in prestigious, gated Olde Raleigh! Built by Lance Youngquist Construction and featuring a timeless William Poole-inspired design, this exceptional brick home offers approximately 5,800 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, a private office, expansive entertaining spaces, and a 3-car side-entry garage on one of the community's largest lots at 0.71 acres. A welcoming redwood rocking-chair front porch with ceiling fans overlooks manicured Zoysia grass, historic crepe myrtles from the original farm road, and beautiful landscaping with magnolias, hydrangeas, peonies, and azaleas. Inside, you'll find ceilings approaching 10 feet, extensive millwork, plantation shutters, substantial crown molding and baseboards, numerous arched doorways, mostly hardwood flooring throughout the home, and tiled flooring in the bathrooms and laundry room. The spacious main level features the primary suite and two additional bedrooms, each with generous walk-in closets and built-in shelving. The primary suite offers dual dressing closets and a luxurious bath. The family room showcases a soaring ceiling nearing 12 feet, custom walnut built-ins, a marble-surround fireplace, and a wall of windows and doors overlooking the expansive deck and private backyard, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island, abundant cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, and a sunny breakfast area. Relax or entertain on the expansive deck with a large Sunbrella retractable awning while enjoying seasonal views of one of Olde Raleigh's lakes. Blueberry and blackberry bushes provide fresh berries to enjoy right from your own backyard. A three-stop elevator provides convenient access to the basement, main level, and attic level. The daylight basement features ceilings approaching 10 feet, a spacious family and game room with a fireplace and hand-painted Italian tile surround, wet bar, private office, two additional bedrooms, two full baths, a large covered patio, and abundant unfinished storage, creating an ideal space for guests, recreation, hobbies, or multi-generational living. Additional highlights include a new roof (2025), two new water heaters (2025), Pella windows, central vacuum system, oversized parking area, approximately 1,138 square feet of attic expansion potential accessed by a permanent staircase, and approximately 1,398 square feet of unfinished basement storage space. Residents enjoy exceptional amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a clubhouse, and tennis courts. Conveniently located near Lenovo Center, Rex Hospital, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Downtown Raleigh, and major commuter routes including I-40 and the Beltline. Welcome home!

Listing courtesy of Wendy Jackson of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService



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