Hard to find floor plan with 1 bedroom PLUS a flex room (office, art studio, music room--you choose!), accompanied by 2 covered parking spaces. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy the downtown Raleigh scene because the condo is move-in ready. Updated appliances include a brand new HVAC system and furnace in summer 2023, microwave 2023, dishwasher 2021, cleaned dryer vents 2021, stackable washer/dryer in 2020, water heater replaced in 2019, and fridge 2018. Other features include high ceilings, custom blinds/black out blinds in bedroom, bamboo floors, granite counters, lots of kitchen/bathroom storage and storage unit on 4th floor. Enjoy your balcony on the quiet side of the building just around the corner from Glenwood South's best restaurants, bars, bakeries. Starbucks and Mellow Mushroom are right around the corner and the condo is just a couple of blocks to Publix and the new Smokey Hollow development, featuring yoga, restaurants, bars, and shops! Enjoy nature? It's a 5 minute walk to Fletcher Park, a quiet oasis with fields and tennis courts, walking paths, free events, and a playground. The condo is roughly a 3-7 minute drive (15-30 minute walk) to so many other great downtown areas: Cameron Park, the Village District, Seaboard Station, NC State University, 5 Points, Mordecai, Oakwood, Boylan Heights, and the Capitol, museums, festivals, restaurants, a chocolate factory, and so much more. The Paramount's amenities are some of the best in town with secure access, pool, gas grills, community room with full kitchen that can be reserved for private events at no charge, a workout studio, and a rooftop patio with a Raleigh skyline view (perfect for watching 4th of July fireworks)! For added convenience, the condo is on the same floor as the amenities, which also include guest bathrooms. The HOA fees include water and this unit is Google Fiber ready! Come enjoy convenience and peace of mind of downtown living! Some photos have been virtually staged.