7353 Newport Ave, Raleigh, NC 27613

This Modern and Spacious custom built home by Lawrence Homes features an open floor plan on the main level, large rooms, wide hallways and 9+ foot ceilings. It has been lovingly maintained and features beautiful millwork, rich moldings and custom built-ins in almost every room. The spacious living room features a stone fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves and a music nook set off by gorgeous arches with crown molding. The fabulous screened porch overlooking the landscaped yard can be accessed through French doors from either the living room or the large, private study, perfect for remote work or homeschooling. The Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Countertops features pull-out spice racks and built-in shelving for easy access to recipe lists or culinary guides, built-in counter-depth French door style refrigerator-freezer combo, pantry, convection oven, and a gas cooktop with a telescoping downdraft vent at an Large Center Island for easy entertaining and family gatherings. The main floor guest bedroom features oversized doorways and a low-entry shower to accommodate wheelchair users or others who do not require standard access. The basement has separate areas for media, games, storage and a fully functional artist studio with full plumbing and electrical for multimedia and pottery. The bathroom features a custom ceramic tile mural created in the artist studio depicting the ''Tree of Life'' The covered patio and beautifully landscaped garden are accessed through French doors directly from the media area or the artist studio to enjoy the shady evergreen areas and the many perennial plants selected for 12 months of blooms for your vases. Upstairs is the spacious owner's suite with a whirlpool tub, separate vanities and a spacious walk-in closet with custom shoe cubbies and sock/lingerie drawers. Three additional bedrooms upstairs each have built-in bookshelves and custom closets. There is a walk- up attic on the fourth floor that offers plenty of storage space and may be able to be expanded in the future, as all mechanical systems and vents are already under the eaves. This Executive Home is located about 15 minutes from the RDU airport and about 20 minutes from RTP and downtown Raleigh and in one of North Raleigh's most desirable school districts(Leesville Road). It was designed with green living and low maintenance in mind, with special features such as a tankless water heater, 22 active producing solar panels on the roof, low maintenance Hardie Plank siding, gutter guards on all gutters and downspouts, and a supplementary power input port in the garage to connect a generator to the house's electrical panels if needed. Short walk to Beautiful Lake Lynn and Raleigh Greenway. HOA fee includes Common Area Maintenance and Street Lights.