906 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604

On a quiet, tucked-away block of N Blount Street in the heart of Historic Mordecai, this thoughtfully designed new build from Urban Building Solutions sits within an easy walk of the corner of Raleigh that locals love most -- slow morning coffee at Yellow Dog Cafe, wood-fired pizza at Oakwood Pizza Box, long dinners at Stanbury or Crawford & Sons, and a great glass of something at Jolie, Wine Authorities, or Pelagic Beer. It's the kind of address where the neighborhood quietly becomes part of how you live -- and where the home itself is built for the way you actually entertain.nInside, warm engineered hardwoods carry through every room, anchored by a sculptural floating open-tread staircase with soft under-stair lighting that sets a polished, intentional tone from the moment you walk in. A private first-floor guest suite tucks just off the entry, and a deeply color-drenched study -- grass cloth walls, custom reeded trim -- adds a quiet, layered moment of personality. The main living space opens wide and easy: a generous great room with gas fireplace and custom built-ins flows seamlessly into a sun-lit chef's kitchen made for crowds -- paneled refrigerator, beveled quartzite countertops, oversized island, and a walk-in tiled pantry with custom cabinetry and floating shelves.nThis is, without question, an entertainer's home. The dining space flows directly to a dedicated bar -- beverage fridge, cooling drawer, ice maker, tile backsplash, brass floating shelving -- and a pass-th