3829 Falls River Ave, Raleigh, NC 27614

Introducing " The Crown Jewel of Bedford". This is a very special home with that " WOW Factor" as it is Bedford Builder's Group's first Model Home and former Parade Home. Five top builders used this home as a canvas to showcase their own best work. The finished product: a home laden with extraordinary upgrades inside and out, not seen in any of the competition! Because this home served as the community's model for its first four years, it has much less wear and tear than other homes built at the same time or later. It is a Home of Many Possibilities: -Huge common areas for as much conviviality as you'd like -Spacious private areas for as much privacy as you need -From its days as the model home's office, the big, airy garage with insulated doors has a handicapped bath, commercial heating and air unit, plenty of natural light, separate entrance, all of which invites easy conversion back to office space for a home business -3rd floor boasts finished bonus, wet bar, projection TV and full bath that could serve as a man- cave, guest residence , or a "launching pad" for your young adult. Or just use it as we have, as a party room, complete with pool table and knock hockey- the perfect venue for your Super Bowl or Final Four Party! -Large downstairs bedroom adjacent to kitchen has its own full bath, ideal for family member desiring to age in place...or for guests Special Features: -Extra high ceilings: 10 ft plus down and 9 ft on above floors which add airy elegance. -Whole house surround sound -Central Vacuum -Brand new, top of the line HVACS and 3 zone system -1st floor hardwoods ( red oak) -Security System and entry intercom -Generator for back-up power -Open floor plan: large living flows into kitchen and porch -3 porches extend living area; main porch is wrap-around -Large rooms with tons of storage space and lots of double closets -Top of the line light fixtures including multiple chandeliers -Custom blinds and professionally designed window treatments a la " Architectural Digest" throughout -Beautiful transoms and heavy crown moldings ( look up in downstairs powder room!) -All bathrooms tiled ( Who else can say that?!) -Gorgeous, expansive master bedroom with second gas fireplace that spills out to private tree top veranda- your own private "tree house" for breakfast coffee or evening cocktails -Custom walk in closet with velvet lined jewelry drawers -Spacious, spa-like bath replete with gorgeous cabinetry, ample storage, cathedral ceiling with a Lenox chandelier, whirlpool tub and seated shower -Kitchen boasts granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, gas stove, convection oven, cherry cabinets, center island with seating and storage, imported Italian tile backslash -Fully fenced and gated, shaded, private backyard oasis has fishpond, waterfall and enclosed hot tub for star-gazing -Extensive brickwork on multiple porches, backyard brick patio with built in gas grill -Beautiful landscaping: more than double and finer plantings than any builder's spec home -In-ground Hunter irrigation system -" Beyond" professionally cleaned: a NURSE lives here! What we love about this house: -Friendly, walkable neighborhood. ( It IS a Wonderful Life!) -Ideal location: easy walk to pool, clubhouse, playground, tennis courts, Greenway nature trails, stores and two top -rated child care facilities. -Top rated schools, including Brand New Elementary - Close to I- 540 and that will get you anywhere Why are we selling? As a Nurse Practitioner devoted to Rural Healthcare, the " lady of the manor" would like to relocate closer to the community she serves and trade her current commuting time for more hours of service to a much in- need population. " Live your dreams NOW, and spend THIS Christmas in the Belle of Bedford!