1801 Mcdonald Lane

Welcome to 1801 McDonald Lane, a rare offering in Raleigh's Historic Hayes Barton. This location is unmatched—just steps from White Memorial Church, a short walk to Oberlin Magnet Middle School, Five Points, and The Village District, and only a minutes drive to North Hills, Downtown Raleigh, and RDU International Airport. The home offers the ease of one story living and the opportunity to ''age in place'' with main living areas, primary suite and 2 secondary bedrooms on the first floor and a guest suite/office on the second floor. Throughout the home oversized windows, hardwood floors and extensive moldings create bright, open spaces. The comprehensive 2020 ''to the studs'' renovation/expansion, ensures the new owner peace of mind with all new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, windows, appliances, landscaping, irrigation, whole house generator, tankless gas water heater, solid wood doors, integrated sound system and more. The living room features a wall of casement windows and a cast stone gas fireplace. The family room with vaulted ceiling, skylights and a wall of floor to ceiling glass doors flows into the expansive kitchen. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, a large pantry, Carrara marble countertops, and a huge custom black walnut island. You'll be drawn to the view of the rose garden from the large kitchen window. Appliances include a gas range, and cabinet integrated appliances. Each bedroom features a private bathroom. The spa-like primary bath features a freestanding tub, glass shower, dual vanities, water closet, and a large, custom walk-in closet. A spacious laundry room serves all bedrooms, a functional mudroom/drop zone includes a walk-in pantry/storage closet and connects to the side-entry two-car garage with additional ample driveway parking. Outdoor living is made complete with a walk out backyard featuring a covered bluestone porch just off of the family room with infrared heat, a designated cooking area with built-in gas grill, gas lit stone fire pit and a 13 foot antique mirror and stone patio as the garden focal point - the ideal backdrop complimenting the home's interior. The .35-acre corner lot is a private sanctuary with mature, whimsical landscaping, a Witherspoon Rose garden, and planting beds throughout the landscape filled with Japanese Maples, Hollies and Crepe Myrtles. Historic charm, modern comfort, and an enviable Raleigh location. 1801 McDonald Lane offers it all - the perfect combination of interior entertaining flow and an enchanting outdoor experience - whether it's for intimate evenings of casual dining and relaxation with family and friends or lively entertaining. Welcome Home!