Raleigh, NC, is one of the most popular cities in the country, and for good reason. The North Carolina capital blends Southern charm with modern amenities and a thriving job market. But if you’d prefer to visit Raleigh rather than live there, you have tempting options…like experiencing the serenity of country living on large homesites close to everything!

New Home Inc. has begun developing Mulhollem, a community of new homes for sale near Raleigh, NC. Situated 14 miles away in Clayton, NC, Mulhollem is close to all that Clayton has to offer. Recently ranked the fastest growing town in Johnston County (which is adjacent to Raleigh), Clayton has a population of 32,564 residents, which represents approximately 30% growth in just the past five years!

Close proximity to Raleigh and the vast amenities available locally positions Clayton as the ideal choice for people who seek the feeling of a small, but active town, while having so much more that’s easily within reach.

New Home Inc. has experience building new homes for sale in Clayton, NC. Our lakeside community, Cattail, is growing here. And several other nearby neighborhoods have sold out or reached their final phase.

With so many people coming home to Clayton, New Home Inc. wanted to make it easy to find the perfect place.

About Mulhollem

For our newest Clayton community, we’ve chosen a location that’s about 15 minutes from the downtown district, following a scenic drive on Covered Bridge Road.

From your home in Mulhollem, you’re a short distance from conveniences and destinations:

• Flowers Plantation, with a bustling town center
• Publix and Harris Teeter grocery stores
• Wide variety of restaurants and shops
• East Triangle YMCA, offering indoor and outdoor pools, plus a state-of-the-art fitness center 
• Riverwood Golf Club
• Clayton River Walk on the Neuse River
• WakeMed Primary and Urgent Care
• Riverwood Elementary and Middle Schools
• Wendell Falls

Mulhollem will have just 30 homes in the first phase. Privacy and spaciousness is all part of the plan for this small neighborhood. The homesites range from half an acre to more than a full acre. As with so many of New Home Inc.’s communities, we designed Mulhollem for comfort, not density.

Modern country homes in Clayton, NC

We’ve developed a portfolio of Mulhollem floor plans that offer a range of styles and options to personalize the design, inside and out. The versatility of our floor plans makes it easy to transform a Craftsman style home to French Country, Modern Farmhouse, Traditional, English Country, Georgian, or Low Country. And even with this flexibility, the homes are designed to maintain exceptional curb appeal throughout the community.

The Mulhollem floor plans selection includes two single-level homes, The Clayton and The Guilford. With 1,800 to 3,100 square feet of living space and as many as four bedrooms, you can live on one floor with as much space as you need.

The selection of multi-story Mulhollem floor plans provides seven more choices, not including the elevations for each plan that let you make your home distinctive. If you want to live large, look at The Apex home design, with 2,836 to 3,145 square feet of lavish living space, with up to five bedrooms and four baths. The Raleigh features nearly 2,900 square feet of interior space, and includes a first-floor owner’s suite. Any of the plans will fit perfectly on your choice of the large Mulhollem homesites. 

The modern features in a New Home Inc. home

Choosing Mulhollem for your new home gives you more than large space. Compare the included features that reflect New Home Inc.’s commitment to designing and building cutting edge homes, and not the cookie-cutter tract homes.

Our homes are built smarter.

You’re relying on more smart devices than ever. And with the rate that new ones are entering the market, that trend is only going to put more demand on you to keep up.

It makes sense to start with a smart home. Our Smart Home Tech package is standard. Move into your new home and plug into the network’s smart home panel, a central, accessible source for the structured wiring that drives your technology.

You also have the peace of mind that comes with the included smart home security package: a video doorbell and smart door lock. See who’s at your door, whether you’re home or not!

The Smart Home Tech package also gives you the advantage of a smart thermostat and smart home lighting hub. Use these energy-saving tools to control the temperature and lighting from your smartphone, which also gives you more control over the energy usage (and the utility bills).

We’ve future-proofed the designs.

Your life will change. That’s a definite. You might expand or reduce the size of your household. Maybe some of your children leave the nest, or, conversely, return. Possibly, aging parents move in. 

When you’re shopping for a new home, consider the present AND the future. Does it have flexibility to accommodate changes?

At New Home Inc., we design our homes to be “Future-Proof”. We studied the way people live in their homes and how that has changed in the past few years. We’ve looked at lifestyle trends that are here to stay. Then, we made accommodations in our floor plans so your home can keep up with you.

Electric vehicle charging station. 

Do you own an electric vehicle or plan to buy one in the foreseeable future? Look for a home that’s ready to welcome your EV! New Home Inc. roughs in an electric vehicle charging station in the garage. Before the walls are closed in, all the work has been done. This forward thinking makes it simple to activate your charging station.

Protection for home deliveries. 

New Home Inc. came up with the Smart Door Delivery Center to eliminate the worry about receiving your packages at home. We enclosed a nook between an exterior front door and the front entrance, and secured with with a smart lock. When you’re expecting a delivery, you provide the authorization code. The exterior is unlocked, the package is left inside the Smart Door Delivery Center, and the door relocks. Change the code as often as you want. There’s no access to your home’s interior and the package is not left outdoors.

A solution for the busy kitchen

The kitchen is the most trafficked area in the home. It’s where all the meals are made, and household conversations and planning takes place. Mail and homework collect on the countertop. Guests linger while you busy yourself trying to serve them something hospitable.

New Home Inc. took a two-fold approach to solving the problem of the busy kitchen.

First, we expanded the countertop on the center island. The elevated breakfast bar is gone (thank goodness!). And we extended the edge of the countertop to allow for seating on three sides, not just one or two. 

Next, we added another pantry to the layout. We call it the “messy kitchen”. This pantry is adjacent to your kitchen, separated by a pocket door. You can choose to add whatever features you want, like cabinets, countertop, sink, dishwasher, and mini-fridge. Homeowners love our messy kitchen because it means their kitchen is tidy. Store the small appliances and serving ware that you only use occasionally. And you can reduce the traffic in your kitchen by setting up a snack and coffee station in the messy kitchen. 

Flexible owner’s suite design

The owner’s suite in our floor plans is not just a one-size-fits-all element. We’ve designed the owner’s suite to be flexible. If you want to add a sitting area, we’ve already allowed for that in the design so it’s easy to do. We’ve also planned for an option to connect your bedroom with the adjacent laundry room. Plus, if you want two walk-in closets, no problem!

For the owner’s bathroom, New Home Inc. has three ways to configure your shower. You can expand the size of the shower, add a bench, and make this essential feature just right. 

More reliable network

More electronic devices and users means more demand on your network. The standard CAT5 ethernet cable is used in most homes. But not ours.

New Home Inc. wires our homes with only CAT6 cable. This upgraded standard feature delivers a more robust, reliable connection. Dead zones are no longer an issue.

Adaptable layout

Your next home should give you more than interior living space. You need to be able to configure that space to the way you live.

Our new homes for sale near Raleigh, NC, are built to floor plans that incorporate flex spaces. There’s a pocket office next to the kitchen. Use it for an office, a yoga studio, reading room, or homework space.

The flex room off the main living area could be converted to a bedroom or guest room, home office, extra play area, fitness studio, or library, to name only a few functions. As you’re planning the space, tell us what you need, like French doors and a closet. We’re as accommodating as our floor plans! 

Greater indoor air quality

It wasn’t all that long ago that everyone was wearing masks to prevent inhaling germs. Did you know that the air you breathe inside your homes is as much as five times more polluted than outdoor air? Homes built in recent years are more airtight to prevent drafts. Without fresh air circulating through the tightly sealed walls, you could be inhaling allergens and pollutants.

New Home Inc. includes a whole home air filtration system in every home, both single-family homes and townhomes. The system removes microparticles, so you and your family are breathing cleaner air.

Energized energy efficiency

Homes are often built to a higher standard these days when it comes to energy efficiency. New Home Inc. adheres to the rigid requirements for ecoSelect certification, a program instituted by Southern Energy Management. Earning this energy efficiency certification requires a third-party inspection. Our homes are evaluated for a long checklist, including HERS ratings, high performance building envelope, energy efficient lighting, high efficiency HVAC, reduced water usage, and advanced air sealing. Every home and townhome undergoes the same scrutiny, because we value our impact on the environment and long-term comfort and value for you and your family.

Organized drop zone

Just like New Home Inc.’s messy kitchen is designed to reduce clutter in your kitchen, our hall bench tackles the dreaded drop zone. The hall bench with cubbies and hooks is a standard feature in our homes. Encourage the family to hang their coats and backpacks, stash the boots, shoes, and other items that don’t need to make their way into the main living area…where they inevitably get lost.

Pet-friendly spaces

You love your pet, and they love you. But they need their private space, too. We’ve designed a hideaway built under the stairs. This cozy option is available in any of our multi-story floor plans.

For grooming your furry friend at home, consider the pet wash station we’ve designed. You can add it to your laundry room or garage.

Big yards

What would you do with a large yard, like our Mulhollem homesites? There’s rooms for all the gardens you could want, plus a potting shed. Give your kids (and pets) a play area. And add your own outdoor oasis, like a pergola, fire pit, water feature, and even an outdoor kitchen! All the things you couldn’t have with a small lot.

The limits of a great opportunity

While the large size of the yards is one of the major attractions of Mulhollem, New Home Inc.’s choice of offering these large lots also means there will be fewer homes. The first phase will be complete with just 30 homes. And…many have been sold already. The launch was met with such enthusiasm that a majority were purchased almost as soon as we could say, “Now Selling!”

But that doesn’t mean you’ve missed out. We have a few lots left, if you want to build your home here. We’ve begun construction on a variety of Mulhollem quick move-in homes so you could be one of the first to move into the community.

Lot 13, Merle Drive sits on a corner lot of .70 acre. The home is built to The Clayton plan, with the addition of a second floor. With nearly 2,700 square feet, this beautiful home offers four bedrooms (including a first-floor owner’s suite), three bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, fireplace in the family room, covered patio, and two-car garage. The interior features stylish finishes, including crown molding and wainscoting. $559,700

Lot 14, Merle Drive reflects The Selma, a spacious, two-story design with an eye-catching English Country architectural elevation. This version of The Selma incorporates four bedrooms and three baths in the 2,748-square-foot layout. The main living area’s open concept allows a view of the covered patio and backyard. Upstairs, the other three bedrooms (each with a walk-in closet) are centered around the laundry room, which you can access directly from your owner’s suite. The second-floor game room could function as a hobby studio, office, exercise center, media room, or play space. $589,700

Lot 16, Merle Drive is built on a .70-acre lot. The new home showcases The Holly floor plan, with a two-story Craftsman-style design and 2,430 square feet with four bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet. The owner’s suite is outfitted with a luxurious spa-style bath. The main living area is a light-filled open concept style. From the kitchen, take in the view of the backyard and the fireplace in the family room. This home includes all the extra features that redefine New Home Inc.’s higher standard. $499,700

Lot 17, Merle Way is the site for The Clayton, a ranch-style design with the addition of a second floor. This 2,700-square-foot Craftsman home presents stunning curb appeal, framed by a .70-acre lot. Inside, enjoy single-level living because the owner’s suite is on the main level, along with a second bedroom. The other two bedrooms are upstairs, with a large game room. New Home Inc. added its upgrade finishes, including a fireplace in the family room, pocket office, messy kitchen service pantry, covered patio, and three-car garage. $589,700

Lot 22, Merle Drive presents The Selma, a two-story floor plan in the English Country elevation that offers 2,700 square feet, with four bedrooms and three baths. Step into an open concept where you’ll also discover a kitchen with a large island, plus a service pantry (our messy kitchen) that leads into a walk-in pantry. We’ve added a pocket office behind the kitchen, great for both access and privacy. The owner’s suite and two more bedrooms are upstairs. $549,700

Lot 23, Merle Drive shows one of our most popular floor plans, The Apex, built on a .74-acre lot. This Mulhollem quick move-in home gives 3,000 square feet of stylish living space. The first floor is an open concept, with the addition of two pantries, two pocket offices, and a bedroom with full bath. The second floor houses the owner’s suite and two more bedrooms that share a full bath. Your owner’s suite is a true retreat, with plenty of space to decorate your way, an oversized walk-in closet, and 

spa-style bath, with convenient access to the adjacent laundry. $579,700

Rates as low as 4.99%

We still have a few Mulhollem homesites, but don’t wait. Plan now to come to Clayton and explore country living on large homesites close to everything! Tour the quick move-in homes and the remaining lots. Browse the floor plans and talk to us about the home you envision for you and your family.

If you act soon, you can also take advantage of New Home Inc.’s rate buydown program. We’re funding up to $25,000 in interest rate reductions to lower your rate to as low as 4.99% for the entire term of the 30-year, fixed-rate government loan. And you pay nothing for this reduced rate! Contact New Home Inc. today to get the details on our homes, communities, and rate buydown.