4212 Banks Stone Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603

If space, style, and location are on your wishlist—this one checks every box. Sitting just outside Raleigh city limits (yes, that means no city taxes!) on a private .66-acre lot, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers over 4,100 sq. ft. of room to live, host, and grow. The moment you step inside, the high ceilings and natural light set the tone. The kitchen is the heart of this home with quartz counters, stainless appliances, gas range, and a breakfast area so big you'll wonder if ''breakfast'' even does it justice. Entertaining? The spacious dining room and perfectly placed dry bar make holiday dinners and supper club nights effortless. Slide open the three-panel glass doors and suddenly the outdoors are an extension of your living space—patio included. Everyday life gets easier too: a mudroom with custom built-ins to catch the chaos, and a laundry room so big it could double as a hobby space. The primary suite is a retreat worth fighting for—light-filled bedroom, spa-worthy bath, and a walk-in closet that could moonlight as a boutique. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a bonus room give everyone their own corner of the house, plus two huge attic spaces mean you'll never have to choose between ''keep or toss.'' Here's the kicker: you get that tucked-away, country feel without giving up convenience. 23 minutes to Downtown Raleigh, 17 minutes to Fuquay-Varina or Holly Springs. Secluded, but never out of reach. This is the kind of home that doesn't come around often—and when it does, it doesn't last long.