1117 Bentham Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

1117 Bentham Drive in Sheffield Manor is the epitome of traditional elegance, curb appeal and timeless beauty. You will fall in love with this home the minute you arrive. The stately drive warmly greets you and your guest as you approach. Spacious parking and a welcoming brick walkway await you. Once inside you are drawn to the formal dining room and formal living. The formal living easily functions as an executive home office filled with natural light. The family room is open to the kitchen and also has a fantastic view of the sunroom. You will find so many options for enjoying the bright space your sunroom offers. The sunroom tile floor makes it easy to imagine this space as a wonderful craft room, studio, wine area, or for those with a green thumb...the perfect space to grow plants all year long. The sunroom opens to the breakfast room and the kitchen. Enjoy your morning coffee at your breakfast table surrounded by a wall of windows with views of your private back yard and tranquil water feature with relaxing sounds of a quiet stream. The kitchen is always the heart of the home and this one is stunning. Beautiful, updated counters and tile backsplash. The chef in your home will be thrilled with the 48inch gas cooktop, built in oven and microwave. When you entertain you will enjoy the beautiful functionality of this kitchen design as much as your guest. Just past the kitchen is the private main floor guest bedroom. Your overnight guest will love having their own private patio and views to the park like back yard. The Grand Primary Suite on the second floor is a luxury retreat. A special place that will feel like your calm haven after a busy day. You will appreciate the height of the vaulted ceiling, expansive boutique style closet and luxury spa bath. All the bedrooms on the second floor are spacious. The bonus room is ready for fun! Tall ceilings and windows let the natural light pour in even on the cloudy days. Just past the convenient second floor laundry is the staircase to the third-floor rec room and flex space. Thru the inspiration of Ai you will see how these rooms have been virtually staged to showcase the possibilities you may want to create in your space. Currently being used for exercise, the rec room could easily be reimagined as a home theatre room, gaming room, second office or teen hangout. Also located on the third floor is the flex space room. Perfect for a yoga/meditation room or quiet study or even a playroom. The cedar closet is also a must have for storing all your winter coats. The exterior and outdoor living at 1117 Bentham is every bit as special as the interior. After you enjoy grilling on the deck and putting practice on your own putting green you may want to join your friends for pickleball and an evening at the pool. This incredible 1.84 area lot is just around the corner from the Sheffield pool, clubhouse and tennis/pickle ball courts!