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Mid-Century Modernism at home in historic Cameron Park ARTICLE CONTRIBUTED BY MYRICK HOWARD Is a large Mid-Century Modern house in a downtown historic neighborhood an oxymoron or an opportunity? It’s really both. The Fanjul House at 1410 Park Road in historic Cameron Park is a host of pleasant contradictions. Usually Mid-Century Modern houses are low, sprawling structures on large tracts far out in the suburbs. Built in 1965, the Fanjul House is a tall fourstory house expertly sited on a modest lot in a 1910s neighborhood. Since the older neighborhood was so convenient to North Carolina State University, the usual 1960s prejudices about staying downtown were disregarded by its builders, who were associated with the university’s School of Design. Despite its height, the house doesn’t loom. Its lowest floor is nestled below street level and has a host of windows to brighten interior spaces. In the 1960s, the lot at 1410 Park would have been considered undesirable; it had a stream running through the back of it. What was it with the 1960s? Many cities built expressways along their waterfronts during that era,

destroying the connection. After all, who wanted to look out over water?Now cities want to reconnect with their natural features and are removing those expressways, segment by segment. Thanks to the stream, 1410 Park has a real water feature. Nothing phony

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here, a genuine stream that gurgles its way under the projecting deck, provid-ing calming sounds 24/7. Occasionally there have been mallards nesting along the waters. Most MCM houses had big yards, with large plots of grass to keep up. Not so at 1410 Park. A large lot was traded for proximity to multiple parks. There’s hardly any yard work, with nearby plac-es to play and explore. The “Green Park” at Cameron Park is about 100 feet away from the front door. Edna Wells Metz Park and the “Brown Park” are at the other end of the block. For those who want more ac-tive park locations for their kids, Pullen Park and Fletcher Park are both within easy walking distance.

Thanks to the stream, the home at 1410 Park Road has a genuine water feature flow-ing below the projecting deck.

One of the modern-day challenges for many suburban MCM houses is that you have to get into a car to take care of most daily needs. Again, not the case for 1410 Park. The historic Cameron Park neighborhood is a sanctuary of domestic quiet in the midst of revived urban activity. Within a 20-minute walk are at least 30 restaurants, two grocery stores, two drug stores, a public library, numerous shops and more.

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Five bedrooms are distributed among three of the four levels.

In less than 10 minutes you can walk to Cameron Village, a mecca of dining choices and boutique shops. The Cameron Park neighbor-hood has one of the highest Walks-cores in Raleigh, and its great lo-cation within the capital city has made it one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the entire state. No false hype there, just ask your real estate professional to check out the price per square foot of its homes! Inside, 1410 Park doesn’t disappoint the MCM enthusiast. Clean, uncluttered and dramatic spaces abound. Enter the house at the second-floor level, where the soaring living room, dining room and high-end kitchen join in an open floor plan. Immediately evident are the attention to detail and quality craftsmanship this home enjoys. The living room is extended by access to both a deck and an en-closed patio. Large sliding doors open the main floor to the outside and multiple entertaining options. A thoughtful layout that supports both relaxed living and easy enter-taining. A large private office on the main level is bright with natural light and provides a nice view of the world out front.

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At the second-floor level, the soaring living room, dining room and high-end kitchen join in an open floor plan.

Amenities abound. Three of the four full baths are equipped with Jacuzzi tubs. Exposed artistically twisted support beams grace the main level. Options for direct, in-direct, automatic and dimmable lighting are numerous. Cabinetry, counters and equipment are top quality. The list goes on.

For someone who loves both Modernism and history, 1410 Park is indeed a rare opportunity. Contact listing agent Paul Setliff of ERA Dream Living Realty to learn more.

Five bedrooms are distrib-uted among three of the four lev-els. Prefer a main level bedroom?No worries; this home is designed to accept a future elevator between the master bedroom and main living area.

A family room, workout room and utility room are on the first floor which also opens onto the front patio and to the back natural area bridging the stream. Whether in Raleigh or in any other city, it’s exceedingly rare to find a MCM treasure located within a thriving historic district. Indeed, 1410 Park is now fifty years old — old enough that it could be considered historic under the rules of the National Register of Historic Places.

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