Serenity meets Proximity ~ Well-appointed stately home, tucked away on almost two-thirds of an acre in Raleigh's desirable Glen Laurel neighborhood. The rocking chair front porch offers unique and grand views of Nature's palette in any season. Welcoming, two-story marble foyer and grand staircase. Hardwoods throughout the first floor; all new carpet (2nd floor); Bountiful spaces = 4 bedrooms (dual primary bedroom suites, one on each floor), 3 full baths, 2 half-baths, a loft, a living room, a family room, a dining room, the large kitchen with a breakfast nook, the laundry room (1st level), and a bonus room. The kitchen is characterized by a large center island, fully tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, Bosch 5-burner gas cooktop, double ovens, and recently refaced kitchen cabinets. The 2nd floor bonus wing adds living-style functionality with over 465 sq ft of room space, an adjacent half-bath and triple walk-in closets, 2 adjacent unfinished attics, and a separate stairway off the garage entrance. The casual living room opens to the ''French Quarter'' courtyard featuring curated foliage, a brick patio, hardwired landscape lighting and a water fountain. The mature landscaping boasts years of intentional plantings, including a dedicated hydrangea garden, various Japanese maples, Ancient mountain laurel, azaleas, dogwoods, Hosta, roses, Star Anise spice bush, and more. Rear lot landscaping provides natural privacy and is subtly fenced. Upgraded Plantation shutter window treatments throughout; Fully renovated 1st floor primary bathroom & partially renovated remaining bathrooms; Upgraded lighting; 2022 roof; New gas water heater; Side entry 2-car garage features separate workshop + storage (7 ft x 13 ft each). NO HOA; Google fiber available. IDEAL LOCATION > Convenient to NC's Raleigh Capitol building, Amazon Distribution and Fulfillment centers, and RDU Airport; Less than 4 miles to NC State University campus, Carter Finley Stadium, PNC Arena and Meredith College. Less than 3 miles to UNC Rex Hospital. Centrally located to Hwy 70, 50, US-1 and the 440 Beltline. Approximately 400 yards to Crabtree Creek Trails leading to Oak Park Greenway. Back on the market, no fault to seller. Buyer made offer sight-unseen and decided after contract that it didn't work for their needs.