Achieving the perfect blend of location, craftsmanship, and design is exceedingly rare in real estate, making properties like 1714 Park Drive a once-in-a-lifetime find. Nestled in Forest Park, one of Raleigh's oldest and most sought-after neighborhoods, the prime location offers exceptional walkability, putting you steps away from top restaurants, galleries, shops and parks and within easy reach of NCSU and Raleigh's vibrant downtown. This meticulously designed transitional home blends aesthetic appeal with superior functionality, capturing the charming essence of a previous era while offering every modern luxury, abundant light and ingenious hidden storage solutions throughout. The open-plan main floor features a seamless connection from indoors to outdoors with a retractable glass wall and generous all-seasons enclosed porch equally suited for entertaining a crowd or soaking in the birdsong on a lazy Sunday. The fully fenced back garden offers a tranquil escape with an in-deck hot tub, focal fountain and floral accents designed to deliver year-round beauty. A detached office and workshop offer flexible options for hobbies and working from home, while the home's main-level office with full bathroom allows for easy aging in place. On the airy upper floor find an expansive primary suite complete with a cozy reading nook, gas fireplace and delightfully spacious walk-in closet along with three additional bedrooms. Find yourself transported by this home's perfect combination of classic charm and contemporary finish.