8825 Walking Stick Trl Raleigh, NC 27615

Listing details for 8825 Walking Stick Trl, Raleigh, NC 27615 : Welcome to 8825 Walking Stick Trail, a beautifully updated home in North Raleigh's sought after Durant Trails community. This thoughtfully designed home combines modern updates, flexible living spaces, and a private wooded setting. The inviting floor plan features a first floor primary suite, soaring two story family room, formal living room, formal dining room, and a spacious kitchen that opens seamlessly to the breakfast area and family room. Vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and oversized windows create an airy, welcoming atmosphere throughout. The first floor primary retreat includes a large walk in closet with custom shelving and a private bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. The kitchen has been refreshed with resurfaced countertops, a new induction range with convection oven, updated sink and faucet, newer appliances, and durable flooring. The adjacent family room is anchored by a gas fireplace and overlooks the private backyard through walls of windows. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms, two full baths, a dedicated laundry room, and a large bonus room provide exceptional flexibility for guests, a home office, media room, or playroom. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a spacious deck overlooking an fenced backyard surrounded by mature trees. Recent landscaping improvements include the removal of select trees and the planting of native Nutall Oaks and River Birch trees, creating a beautiful natural backdrop. The crawl space has been encapsulated, adding peace of mind and long term value. This home has benefited from extensive updates and improvements, including new vinyl siding with a transferable lifetime warranty, replacement windows with transferable warranty, updated flooring in the kitchen and primary bath, popcorn ceiling removal, new lighting and ceiling fans, new hot water heater, updated plumbing fixtures, smart thermostats, smart smoke detectors, Google Fiber wiring with Cat 6A ethernet drops, and a new garage door. Durant Trails is one of North Raleigh's most established and beloved neighborhoods, offering an exceptional lifestyle with a community pool, clubhouse, playground, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, neighborhood swim team, and direct access to the Raleigh Greenway system. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, seasonal events, and miles of nearby trails for walking, running, and biking. Nature lovers will appreciate being just minutes from the 237 acre Durant Nature Preserve, featuring five miles of scenic trails, lakes for fishing, wildlife viewing, picnic areas, butterfly and bird gardens, and nature programs for all ages. Conveniently located near Falls of Neuse Road and I 540, this home provides easy access to shopping, dining, healthcare, RDU Airport, Research Triangle Park, and Downtown Raleigh. The combination of extensive updates, spacious living areas, outstanding neighborhood amenities, and a prime North Raleigh location makes 8825 Walking Stick Trail a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of Raleigh living.