Only the finest in materials and finishes were selected for this custom-designed home, including an authentic stucco façade, travertine flooring from Paris and plantation shutters throughout. Formal dinners will literally sparkle in the impressive dining room where Venetian plaster walls have been embedded with Swarovski crystal accents. Break out the bubbly indeed!

Gather with friends and family in gorgeously appointed spaces throughout C’est la Joie. Host a formal feast in the sparkling dining room or a game-day bash in the complete downstairs entertainment wing. A full lower-level kitchen and bar — including top-of-the-line keg refrigerator — and media room means a win no matter the score.

Rest and retreat in the spacious and zen master suite. Soothing mocha walls and rich wood floors create a serene environment, while the private conservatory bathes the room in warm sunlight. It’s the ideal environment for bolstering the body and soul after a long day.

Escape to a private courtyard with a good book for a few hours of peace and quiet. Jump in the saline pool for a refreshing swim before bed. Richly landscaped gardens and terraces surround and intertwine throughout C’est la Joie for a truly indoor-meets-outdoor lifestyle.

Located in the high-tech and secondary education corridor known as The Triangle Region of North Carolina, Cary is the third largest municipality following Raleigh and Durham. Money Magazine has recognized the town — twice, so far — for its livability, citing an extremely low crime rate, excellent public and private schools and proximity to major universities like Duke, North Carolina State and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.