This luxurious home is ready for immediate occupancy and located at the gateway to Raleigh in the new Exchange at 401 community. This prime location puts you within minutes of downtown Raleigh, the new I-540 connector, Cary, I-40, local parks, retail... , restaurants and more! Arrive in your private driveway and a 2 car garage as well as a covered front porch welcomes you inside where you're greeted by an expansive, open-concept floorplan that works perfectly for today's lifestyle. Tall, 9' ceilings allow natural light to accentuate the home's lovely interior; including the beautiful luxury plank flooring that graces the entire main level. That's right, no carpet downstairs! The first floor living space is anchored around an amazing kitchen featuring a suite of sleek stainless-steel appliances (including a gas oven), modern gray Craftsman-style cabinetry, a pantry, thick granite counters and an impressive island with pendant lighting and a breakfast bar that works perfectly for casual meals. The adjacent dining area seamlessly intereconnects the family room with the kitchen and also provides direct access to a screened-in porch and a patio; these spaces offer the perfect setting for enjoying outdoor living in comfort. The family room is extraordinarily spacious and is designed in a manner that makes furniture placement a breeze. You'll surely appreciate the cozy corner fireplace and double windows overlooking the backyard. The first floor also includes a sought-after separate home office with glass French doors and double windows. Before heading upstairs, be sure that you don't miss the attached garage with direct interior access; never again will you have to unload groceries in the rain! On the second level you'll be greeted by an extraordinary loft space as well as all three bedrooms and a conveniently-located laundry room with washer and dryer provided for resident's use. The sprawling primary bedroom boasts double windows, a tray ceiling with crown molding, a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom complete with tiled flooring, dual undermount sinks on an elevated and elongated quartz-topped vanity as well as a water closet, a linen closet and a tiled, walk-in shower with a bench, shampoo shelf and a glass enclosure. Bedrooms #2 and #3 are both generously proportioned with ample closet space and lovely natural light. They both enjoy easy access to a full hall bathroom; also with a quartz-topped, dual sink vanity as well as a tub/shower. The loft space spans almost the entire width of the top floor and could be enjoyed in a multitude of different manners; you've finally found that extra living space you've been searching for! Read More