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542 Walnut Street

Cary, NC 27511
  • $935,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 6 Days
  • ID#: 10184401
New On Site 6 Days Ago
UPDATED: 37 min ago
$935,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • 0.43
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,844
    SQFT
  • $329
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
2017
County:
Area:

School Information

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Middle School:
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Description

Perfectly positioned just moments from the charm of downtown Cary and the vibrant dining, shopping and entertainment of Fenton, 542 Walnut Street is a beautifully crafted custom home that blends timeless architecture with sophisticated modern living. This home offers the ideal blend of elegance, comfort and convenience. Inside, natural hardwood floors flow throughout the home, with custom millwork, and wainscoting creating a warm and timeless aesthetic. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a spacious 3rd floor bonus room, offering exceptional flexibility for a media room, home office, fitness space, playroom, or sixth bedroom. A main-level guest suite with adjacent full bath provides ideal versatility for visitors, multigenerational living, or a private office. At the heart of the home, is an impressive gourmet kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Anchored by a professional-grade 36" BlueStar range complemented by a sleek high-efficiency hood, premium stainless steel appliances, beautiful quartz countertops, and a generous workspace, this chef's kitchen is as functional as it is stunning. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living areas where the inviting family room serves as the centerpiece of the home, highlighted by a cozy fireplace, custom built-in bookcases, and expansive windows that bring the beauty of the surrounding landscape indoors. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a spa-inspired ensuite bath and an expansive walk-in closet. Well-proportioned secondary bedrooms, a conveniently located laundry room, and a versatile bonus room complete the upper level, offering spaces that adapt beautifully to modern lifestyles. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis. Relax in the hot tub, gather around the fire pit beneath the stars, or enjoy quiet evenings on the patio overlooking the beautifully landscaped, fenced yard. Surrounded by mature trees for exceptional privacy, the expansive homesite also includes a cohesively appealing 8x12 shed for added storage. Conveniently located near RTP, RDU Airport, and major commuter routes, this property also offers easy access to public transit. Ideally located within walking distance to downtown Cary and Fenton and just around the corner from Harris Teeter, restaurants, Cary Swim Club and Cary High School. * No HOA fees*.

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542 Walnut Street Cary, NC 27511

  • Price: $935,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 6 Days
  • Updated: 37 min ago
  • ID#: 10184401
5
Beds
4
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.43
Acres
2,844
SQFT
$329
$/SQFT
2017
Built
Neighborhood:
Not In A Subdivision
County:
Wake
Area:
Cary
Elementary School:
Wake - Cary Elementary
Middle School:
Wake - East Cary Middle
High School:
Wake - Cary High
Property Description
Perfectly positioned just moments from the charm of downtown Cary and the vibrant dining, shopping and entertainment of Fenton, 542 Walnut Street is a beautifully crafted custom home that blends timeless architecture with sophisticated modern living. This home offers the ideal blend of elegance, comfort and convenience. Inside, natural hardwood floors flow throughout the home, with custom millwork, and wainscoting creating a warm and timeless aesthetic. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a spacious 3rd floor bonus room, offering exceptional flexibility for a media room, home office, fitness space, playroom, or sixth bedroom. A main-level guest suite with adjacent full bath provides ideal versatility for visitors, multigenerational living, or a private office. At the heart of the home, is an impressive gourmet kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Anchored by a professional-grade 36" BlueStar range complemented by a sleek high-efficiency hood, premium stainless steel appliances, beautiful quartz countertops, and a generous workspace, this chef's kitchen is as functional as it is stunning. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living areas where the inviting family room serves as the centerpiece of the home, highlighted by a cozy fireplace, custom built-in bookcases, and expansive windows that bring the beauty of the surrounding landscape indoors. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a spa-inspired ensuite bath and an expansive walk-in closet. Well-proportioned secondary bedrooms, a conveniently located laundry room, and a versatile bonus room complete the upper level, offering spaces that adapt beautifully to modern lifestyles. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis. Relax in the hot tub, gather around the fire pit beneath the stars, or enjoy quiet evenings on the patio overlooking the beautifully landscaped, fenced yard. Surrounded by mature trees for exceptional privacy, the expansive homesite also includes a cohesively appealing 8x12 shed for added storage. Conveniently located near RTP, RDU Airport, and major commuter routes, this property also offers easy access to public transit. Ideally located within walking distance to downtown Cary and Fenton and just around the corner from Harris Teeter, restaurants, Cary Swim Club and Cary High School. * No HOA fees*.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style CraftsmanTransitional Attached Garage YN Yes Construction Materials Fiber CementRadiant BarrierStone Exterior Features Fenced YardFire PitGardenPrivate YardRain GuttersStorage Fencing Back YardPerimeterVinyl Garage YN Yes Levels Three Or More Lot Features Back YardGardenHardwood TreesLandscapedNear Public TransitPartially ClearedPrivateWooded Open Parking YN Yes Parking Features ConcreteDrivewayGarageGarage Door OpenerGarage Faces FrontOff Street Patio And Porch Features CoveredDeckFront PorchPatioScreened Pool Private YN No Roof Shingle Spa Features Above GroundFiberglass Spa YN Yes

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 2844 Appliances Built-In Gas OvenDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)Tankless Water HeaterVented Exhaust FanWasherWater Purifier Below Grade Finished Area 0 Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirZoned Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features Family RoomGas LogHeatilator Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 First Floor Bedrooms 1 Flooring Ceramic TileHardwood Heating Natural Gas Heating YN Yes Interior Features Bathtub/Shower CombinationBookcasesBuilt-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Coffered Ceiling(s)Crown MoldingDouble VanityEat-in KitchenEntrance FoyerGranite CountersHigh CeilingsHigh Speed InternetKitchen IslandNatural WoodworkOpen FloorplanPantryQuartz CountersRecessed LightingSecond Primary BedroomSeparate ShowerSmart ThermostatSmooth CeilingsSoaking TubSolar Tube(s)StorageTray Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Walk-In ShowerWired for Sound Laundry Features Laundry RoomUpper Level Rooms Total 10 Window Features BlindsInsulated Windows

Property Features

Association YN No Community Features SidewalksStreet Lights New Construction YN No Other Structures Shed(s) Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions Standard Structure Type HouseSite Built Tax Annual Amount 7990 View Trees/Woods View YN Yes Water Source Public Zoning R8CU



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