For those who are looking for the best in luxury living, there are several really exclusive areas in Raleigh and several planned communities that offer exciting home designs. Brier Creek, for example, is a luxury golf community surrounded by an Arnold Palmer golf course. Its tastefully elegent brick homes are also right next to the Triangle Research area.

Another community featuring Raleigh luxury homes is St. James at Wakefield Plantation. This is another golf community on a course designed by Hale Irwin. St. James also offers an on-site school, neigborhood shopping, and fine restaurants. Prices for homes with around 2,500 square feet of living space range from $250,000 to $300,000.

Even More Luxury

In north Raleigh, you will find Bridgewater, a new Centex Homes community with larger, more exclusive homes with 3,000 to 5,000 square feet of living space. Bridgewater is close to highways providing easy access to downtown Raleigh, malls, terrific shops, and fine dining. There are several designs to choose from with 4 or 5 bedrooms and a formal first-floor plan. Many of these homes feature interesting exterior design options.

The Hundred Oaks neighborhood offers homes with even more luxury. This award winning community features home designs by Homescape Builders. These striking brick homes on wooded lots are among the finest in Raleigh. Homes well over $500,000 are the norm, but prices start at around $350,000. Some of the exciting features in these Raleigh luxury homes for sale include: wine cellars, gourmet kitchens, hot tubs, cobblestone driveways, and exceptional landscaping. Hundred Oaks is just minutes from downtown Raleigh.