Private tranquility surrounds this luxurious 4 bedroom 3 bath custom home brilliantly crafted by Christian Olmstead in 2023. This 2.5 acre quiet escape sits in the Trailwood Conservation District abutting state owned land with no city taxes; minutes to NC State, the new Dorothea Dix Park, the NC Farmers market and all that downtown Raleigh has to offer. A short stroll out your back door leads to trails surrounding Lake Raleigh spanning 75 acres of crystalline waters and known as Centennial Campus' best kept secret. For additional hiking and biking these continue on to the Walnut Creek Greenway (15 miles) allowing you to immerse yourself in the quiet natural wonders and recreation this unique location can provide. This 1.5 story home offers mostly one level living with the primary suite on the first floor as well a second guest bedroom with full bathroom currently used as an office. Adorned with Brazilian Teak Cumaru flooring, 3-way gas fireplace, designer bathroom tile, upscale lighting and Dolomite countertops the distinctive features of this home will bring you a sigh of relief from the mundane. Upstairs find two gracious bedrooms, a full bathroom and a loft for extra entertainment space. Thoughtfully designed to minimize environmental impact this home features charming Windsor Pinnacle casement windows in cinnamon which provide low emissivity glass for more sustainable living. Beyond the floor plan, the high functionality of this home is emphasized by the spacious garage tall enough for lifts, an essential mudroom with custom-built shelving and large laundry room. The garage is also pre-plumbed for a dog wash and pre-wired with 220 volt wiring if needed for an electric vehicle. No city taxes and no HOA. Indulge in restful moments on the screened in porch, relax at the fire pit or enjoy the various gardening opportunities with the intoxicating sounds of the birds and smell of the trellised star Jasmine that surrounds the home. These woods are calling you...Welcome Home.