This 3,455 square foot Parade home sits on three quaters of an acre of park-like land beside Umstead Park. And its classy good looks befit such a setting, beginning with a majestic covered front porch and double front doors. The custom professional landscaping features dramatic European designed patio links to the outdoor living area.

On the inside, the home features four bedrooms and three baths, and the first floor master bath is striking indeed, with a cathedral ceiling, Jacuzzi whirlpool, separate shower, tile floor and glass blocks.

The elegant gourmet kitchen features an open design, granite countertops, two-tier glass maple cabinets, gas cooktops, and stainless steel graphite appliances.

A soaring two-story family room features a stone fireplace and hardwood floors (throughout the downstairs except for the bedrooms). Elegant trim work adds to the finesse of the interior, including a cherry border accent in the dining room, and round cased openings.

The home also features a study downstairs with double French doors and a cathedral ceiling, and a spacious loft/media center with a fireplace and recessed bookshelves.

Priced at $439,900, the home is #173 on the Parade. Call Brenda Holden, Fonville Morisey, 845-2331 or visit the home at 7700 Alborz Court in the Albright subdivision.