Life In Budleigh: Inside 1716 Nottingham Road One of Raleigh’s Most Distinctive Luxury Homes
If you're relocating to Raleigh and picturing what daily life could actually look like Inside the Beltline, 1716 Nottingham Road is a good place to start.
Welcome Home
This is a 5,557-square-foot custom home built by Homes by Dickerson, set on a private 0.46-acre homesite in Budleigh, one of Raleigh's most established luxury neighborhoods, adjacent to Carolina Country Club. It's offered at $4,200,000. But specs only tell part of the story. What makes this home worth talking about is what it's actually like to live here — the way the rooms are used, the way the neighborhood moves through a Saturday, the way a family or a couple relocating from out of state settles in. That's what this post is about.
A Floor Plan Built for How People Actually Live
Six bedrooms and six and a half-plus bathrooms give this home real flexibility — including an owner's suite and a full guest suite both on the main level, which matters more than people expect once parents visit or a multigenerational household is in the mix. The kitchen is open-concept with a scullery tucked just off it, so entertaining prep stays out of sight while the kitchen itself stays connected to the family and dining rooms. It's the kind of layout where a Tuesday dinner and a Saturday dinner party both feel effortless.
Three large sliding door walls open onto two levels of porches, complete with phantom screens, fireplaces, and heaters, which means the indoor-outdoor living here isn't seasonal — it works in February as well as it works in June. Add a pool, a three-car garage, and a finished basement, and you have a home that gives a Raleigh relocation buyer the scale and privacy that's genuinely hard to find this close to the city center.
Brokers who toured the home during its recent open house used words like "immaculate," "perfect," and "better than new construction" — several noted it lives easier than most new builds at this price point, with finishes and a floor plan that feel considered rather than trend-driven.
Budleigh is quiet in the way that people relocating to Raleigh often say they're hoping for — tree-lined streets, a strong sense of community, and neighbors who actually know each other. It sits adjacent to Carolina Country Club, and it's the kind of pocket where you can hear how still a street is and still be minutes from everything.
What It Feels Like to Live in Budleigh
Budleigh is quiet in the way that people relocating to Raleigh often say they're hoping for — tree-lined streets, a strong sense of community, and neighbors who actually know each other. It sits adjacent to Carolina Country Club, and it's the kind of pocket where you can hear how still a street is and still be minutes from everything.
That's the real appeal of ITB living in Budleigh: you get the quiet of a residential neighborhood without giving up access. Five Points is close by for coffee, restaurants, and boutique shopping. The Village District and North Hills are a short drive for a bigger night out or a Saturday morning errand run. Downtown Raleigh, with its restaurants, breweries, and the Raleigh greenway system for walking and biking, is minutes away rather than a commute.
It's a neighborhood that consistently comes up when people ask where to live in Raleigh if they want established character, mature landscaping, and long-term stability — not a newly built subdivision, but a neighborhood with real roots.
Why Buyers Are Relocating to Raleigh Right Now
If you're weighing a move to Raleigh, you're not alone — the city's luxury market has seen consistent 5 to 8 percent annual appreciation, driven largely by growth in the tech sector, the strength of nationally ranked universities like NC State and Duke nearby, and a steady wave of high-income relocation buyers moving in from more expensive markets. Inventory at this price point inside the Beltline remains genuinely limited, which is part of why homes like this one hold their value so well.
For anyone relocating for work, especially to the Research Triangle Park corridor, Budleigh offers a rare combination: an established, walkable-adjacent ITB neighborhood with the space and privacy usually reserved for the suburbs. You're not choosing between city access and room to breathe. Here, you get both.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Budleigh a good neighborhood for families relocating to Raleigh? Yes. Budleigh is known for its quiet, tree-lined streets, strong sense of community, and proximity to Five Points, the Village District, and downtown Raleigh, making it a popular choice for families and professionals relocating to the area.
What makes 1716 Nottingham Road different from new construction? It was built by Homes by Dickerson with the finish quality and floor plan flexibility of new construction, but on a mature, private 0.46-acre lot in an established neighborhood — something new builds inside the Beltline rarely offer.
How far is Budleigh from downtown Raleigh and RTP? Budleigh is minutes from downtown Raleigh and offers convenient access to Research Triangle Park, making it a strong option for professionals commuting to the RTP corridor.
Is this home move-in ready? Yes. The home is finished across all three levels — main, upper, and a fully finished basement — with no updates needed. You have the option to purchase this home fully furnished with all maintenance contractors in place. It’s truly move-in ready.
Curious What It's Like in Person?
Numbers and photos can only tell you so much about a home like this. If you're relocating to Raleigh, exploring Budleigh, or just want to see what ITB luxury living actually feels like, I'd love to walk through it with you.
Nobody is going to work harder for you.
Listed by Anne Godwin Broker/Co-Owner, Insight Real Estate for more information send an email anne@insightraleigh.com or call/text 919.273.5051.