Bloomsbury Estates blends the ease of condominium living with gracious accommodations in Second Empire architecture authentic to its historic locale. Residents enjoy well-appointed, traditionally-designed condominiums in two six-story buildings. This, in one of the most highly coveted downtown Raleigh neighborhoods.

Located at Boylan and Hargett streets in the Warehouse District, Bloomsbury is close to the Boylan Heights neighborhood, which offers both hospitable neighbors and proximity to downtown amenities. Bloomsbury Estates are also one block from the proposed TTA Station.

The address is a prestigious one, situated on the plantation called “Wakefield” which contained the Joel Lane House, “the finest within 100 miles.” The site was originally home to the Wake Courthouse, which was built in 1771 as a significant addition to Lane’s Estate, as much of the formation of the Capital City and County was determined here. This documented log structure was one of several on the plantation before Lane sold 1,000 acres in the underlying valley to be founded as the City of Raleigh, the one and only planned State Capital in the country.

It was the state’s Royal Governor Tryon who christened Lane’s plantation with the name “Bloomsbury” during one of his visits. Tryon was enraptured with the town of Bloomsbury, England- a town famed for its poets, writers, and artists, and he must have hoped for the same creative energy to envelop the new city of Raleigh below. Continuing in this spirit, the suites of Bloomsbury Estates bear the names of renowed works by Bloomsbury, England's artists and writers.

The lavishly landscaped European courtyard with its' elegant gazebo and European fountain, as well as the stature of the 16-foot, four-faced clock tower speak volumes on Bloomsbury Estates’ eloquent design. Upon entering the Estates, a complete billiards room with wet bar and a library filled with books on Raleigh’s history and treasures from Bloomsbury, England, await.

Each suite features a gracious private porch, evoking the spirit of the Boylan Heights neighborhood. The interior consists of spacious floor plans and nine-foot ceilings. Meticulous attention to detail is evident in the crown molding and solid wood built-ins. Kitchen cabinets are custom designed, and granite countertops and high-quality appliances are standard. The living room entices, with its ornate mantle and gas log fireplace. Modern amenities abound, including state-of-the-art communications and security systems, and professionally engineered sound proofing in the secure concrete building construction.

From the city’s highest elevation, oversized double-hung windows provide an awe-inspiring view of the Raleigh skyline. The Virginia Woolf Suites on the top floor offer a 360-degree overlook. After over two hundred years, Lane's vision remains as Bloomsbury Estates offers the most grand view of Raleigh.

Contact

Melissa Simpson
York Simpson Underwood Realty
919.582.1709
info@bloomsburyestates.com