1007 Nichols Drive, Raleigh

Raleigh’s best-kept secret, one block from the Village District (formerly Cameron Village). From the street it looks like its neighbors. Step inside to find a hidden 4,531 sq ft estate, the private residence of Mr. York, who began building Cameron Village in 1949 and made this home his own. Your escape starts on the 16 x 7 covered front porch, where the busy day falls away. Inside, a grand staircase and new flooring greet you in the foyer, and a private elevator carries you quietly upstairs. Refinished hardwoods run throughout the sweeping open living spaces. Then the surprises begin. A sunroom with its own entrance is a private retreat, and above it a rooftop terrace waits for slow mornings and starlit evenings. A 21.2 x 7 covered second-floor balcony overlooks the front grounds. The home at a glance: 5 bedrooms · 2 or 3 primary suites (one on the main floor) · 2 bedrooms with sitting rooms · 17 closets, 7 walk-in (one a hidden-room-sized 6.6 x 14.7) · private elevator · rooftop terrace · 4 assigned parking spaces. See photos for floor plan. The 1st Floor Primary Suite: A Private Wing This is a secluded retreat on the main level. It has 5 closets, including two renovated walk-ins (6.8 x 8 and 8 x 11.8) big enough to get lost in. Palatial 19.5 x 11.7 spa bath has a soaking tub with its own TV that stays, a generous walk-in shower and dual sinks. Tucked just beyond is an attached sitting room with a TV that stays. The 2nd Floor Primary Suite: The Terrace Hideaway Built-in shelving and cabinets frame the suite, the TV stays, and French doors open onto the rooftop terrace. Private hall to the ensuite bath passes 3 walk-in closets, 2 more closets and a nook for slipping on your shoes. Bath has 2 vanity sinks, a makeup station and a separate room with an oversized renovated shower and commode. Kitchen: Built for Gathering Cabinets seem to go on forever, with pull-out drawers in every lower cabinet. Two pantries were renovated in 2023. Features include a stainless steel wall oven and microwave, 2 refrigerators, a copper hood, a showpiece pot rack, 2 roomy sinks, stone countertops, an island and a bar for 5 or more. Laundry room has a built-in ironing board and a hidden pantry under the stairs, with the powder room just beyond. Living Spaces: Room to Breathe The 21.3 x 20.3 living room centers on a gas fireplace with built-in shelving, and the TV and soundbar stay. Dining room opens to the living room and kitchen. Off the dining room, the sunroom has plantation blinds, a TV that stays and its own entrance. It’s an ideal private office or quiet escape a world away from the rest of the home. The 2nd Floor Bedroom Suite: A Secret Third Primary The front bedroom has a sitting room with built-in shelving, a walk-in closet and an attached bath that has a vanity room plus a separate room with a spacious renovated shower and commode. A second bedroom shares the bath and opens to the rooftop terrace. Together they can become a third primary suite with a bedroom, bath and lounge or office. The 5th Bedroom: The Library Built-in bookcases make it a ready library, study, office or nursery. A Rare Incentive With an acceptable offer, the seller is providing 4 years of HOA dues at the current rate to apply toward any expenses the buyer chooses. Location: Hidden in Plain Sight Secluded, yet steps from everything. Village District dining, bars, shopping and grocery are one block away. Broughton High School’s campus is also one block away, and Raleigh Charter High School is under half a mile. Approximate drive times: Glenwood South 4 min · NC State & William Peace University 6 min · NC Museum of Natural Sciences 6 min · Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh 8 min · RDU Airport 17 min · RTP 18 min. Some secrets have to be discovered in person. Every visitor leaves amazed by this hidden estate. Schedule your private showing and see for yourself