Initial list price (subject to change): $8,000,000
Land area: 1.88acre
Living area: 8,377ft2
Bedrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 5
Half Bathrooms: 1
Architect: ThoughtCraft Architects
Builder: Rufty Homes
Year Built: 2025
Listing Description and Agent or Homeowner Contact Info
On the quiet edge of Umstead State Park, where sunlight filters through the pines and birdsong marks the morning, stands a home composed as much from nature as from stone. Umstead Park Residence is not just built, it is sculpted.
Thoughtfully imagined by ThoughtCraft Architects, refined in partnership with Jen Cobb of Verity Design Studio, and brought to life by one of the Triangle’s most acclaimed custom builders, Rufty Homes, this is a home where minimalism meets material poetry. Here, light is a companion, shadow is a design element, and every window is an intentional frame for the forest beyond.
Just beyond the back gate, over 5,000 acres of preserved land whisper the rhythm of a different pace. This is not merely a home. It is a way of living. Quiet, elemental, extraordinary.
Every line in this home carries intent. At once bold and quiet, the architecture uses restraint as a tool. Clean geometry, soft shadows, warm wood, and cool stone. Walls of glass welcome in the forest, allowing light to choreograph each room throughout the day.
ThoughtCraft Architects, known for their refined approach to modernism, drew inspiration from Nordic principles to craft a home that feels both grounded and ethereal. The elemental palette is curated with precision—imported stone, and hand-selected woods speak in a whisper, not a shout. The home does not dominate the landscape. It dissolves into it.
Inside, Jen Cobb of Verity Design Studio channels a quiet elegance that feels editorial and personal. Matte finishes meet sunlit textures. Neutral tones feel anything but blank, layered with grain, linen, and hand- finished millwork.
The kitchen is monastic and inviting. Seamless cabinetry, custom fixtures, and a sculptural island clad in natural stone anchor the space as both utility and art. In the living spaces, furniture breathes. The absence of clutter allows nature to speak.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing draws your eyes and your thoughts outward. The dining room is intentionally framed for light. Each detail, from the floating shelves to the inset lighting, is crafted to elevate the everyday.
Each bedroom is a private retreat, intentionally removed from the rhythm of daily life. Oversized windows dissolve into the landscape. Stone and wood details bring warmth without ornament. Bathrooms resemble spa sanctuaries, with floating vanities, integrated stone sinks, and curated fixtures in brushed metal and blackened bronze.
The primary suite is a world unto itself. A private wing, forest- facing terrace, and custom dressing gallery offer both luxury and longevity. A flex space just off the suite offers potential for a wellness studio, library, or creative atelier.
The landscape is not just the backdrop. It is the soul of the home. Native plantings guide you from one outdoor room to the next— sunken garden, pool pavilion, dining terrace, and fire courtyard. Each space is designed for a particular rhythm: morning coffee, sunset yoga, starlit conversation.
The pool glistens beneath the canopy. The outdoor kitchen invites curated gatherings. Walking trails begin nearby, leading into 22 miles of preserved parkland. Whether meditating at dawn, entertaining beneath the stars, or listening to the hush of the trees, every experience is an extension of the architecture.
Raleigh is more than a destination. It is a design-forward, future-facing city with deep roots and rising momentum. Home to Research Triangle Park, renowned universities, and top-tier healthcare, the city attracts global talent while maintaining the soul of a smaller, slower lifestyle. Michelin-starred chefs, design galleries, independent boutiques, and immersive cultural institutions are all part of the daily rhythm.
Yet Raleigh’s true strength is in balance. A place where careers flourish without frenzy. Where nature is woven into urban life. Where heritage neighborhoods sit quietly alongside innovation hubs. Umstead Park Residence lives at the center of this harmony. Jet set convenience with forest immersion. An international address with local intimacy.
Located just minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, downtown Raleigh, and North Carolina’s top schools and medical centers, this property offers privacy without remoteness.
It is not a home for everyone. It is for those who value design as legacy, who seek beauty in restraint, and who understand that true luxury whispers. This is where clarity meets comfort. Where space becomes sanctuary. Where architecture and landscape are equals.
Contact agent Gretchen Coley (gc@thecoleygroup.com | 919.422.3794) if you're interested in viewing the Umstead Park Residence website.
