Finding tranquility that soothes the mind, eases the senses and provides a deep sense of calm is a treasure in today's world. This property in Raleigh, North Carolina offers just that. Located ten minutes from downtown Raleigh and graced with 94 acres of private woods and docile wildlife -- you'll find luxury and relaxation take on a new definition along the shorts of 500-acre Lake Benson.

A winding drive through the gated entrance behins the journey along rolling hills, pristine woods and scenic vistas reminisicent of the drive to the Vanderbilt mansion. The property is designed for creative expression - a canvas for the soul - where you can settle into quiet escape in this luxury Italian carraige house, perfect as a seasonal home. You can also build your own estate home on a grand scale.

"What cannot be duplicated is the ambiance of this totally private property," says Kim Dennis, broker at Fonville Morisey Realty in Raleigh. "This is a wonderful place to enjoy a fall evening. To sip a glass of wine, watch the moon rise large and low over the lake, and linger under the arbor in the terraces formal gardens where the roses bloom until Thanksgiving. The feeling you get here - there's nothing like it and you don't want to leave."

The property also features coach buildings designed to house seventeen vehicles, with a luxury car wash and full pet grooming facilities. No expense was spared in the design details of this estate property with stone paths, lush landscaping and gorgeous lake views.

Raleigh, North Carolina is rated as one of the best places to live, work and retire in the United States. It is within a two-hour flight from New York or Miami, and less to most other east coast cities. It is also within a two-hour drive to the Atlantic Ocean or Blue Ridge Mountains.

Photos courtesy of Wake County Real Estate.