222 Highlands Lake Drive
Cary, NC 27518Remodeled & Updated First-Floor Primary in Popular Lochmere Highlands! Welcome to this beautifully remodeled and thoughtfully updated home in Cary's highly sought-after Lochmere Highlands community. Situated on an exceptional private homesite, this home combines elegant indoor living with inviting outdoor spaces and an incredible amenity-rich lifestyle. A large covered front porch welcomes you into the open foyer and formal dining room, where site-finished hardwood floors flow throughout much of the first floor. The hardwoods were professionally resurfaced in 2022. The formal dining room features an updated light fixture and provides the perfect setting for entertaining. The spacious Great Room is filled with natural light from large windows overlooking the private backyard and features a gas fireplace for cozy evenings. The Great Room flows seamlessly into the stunning gourmet-style kitchen, remodeled in 2024. The kitchen showcases beautiful quartz countertops, crisp white cabinetry, decorative tile backsplash, and a suite of appliances replaced in 2024, including a wall oven, microwave/convection oven, electric cooktop, and Bosch dishwasher. Double windows above the double-bowl sink provide abundant natural light, complemented by updated plumbing fixtures. The first-floor primary suite offers the convenience of main-level living and a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. The updated primary bedroom features a decorative light fixture and connects to a completely remodeled spa-inspired bathroom. Enjoy a large tiled shower, freestanding soaking tub, double-bowl vanity with quartz countertops, updated plumbing fixtures, beautiful tile flooring, separate water closet, and linen storage. The spacious walk-in closet features custom wood shelving for exceptional organization. A convenient two-car side-load garage opens to a mudroom area and first-floor laundry room, complete with 2024-replaced tile flooring and abundant shelving and storage. Plantation shutters and blinds are featured throughout much of the first floor. An oak-tread staircase leads to the second floor, where you'll find generously sized secondary bedrooms, each offering ceiling fans and walk-in closets. The oversized fourth bedroom provides incredible flexibility and can serve as a bedroom, bonus space, media room, or entertaining area. The hall bathroom was remodeled in 2024 with decorative tile, updated plumbing fixtures, quartz countertops, and a beautiful double-bowl vanity. A walk-in attic provides additional storage. Step directly from the kitchen onto the private screened porch, recently painted and featuring a cathedral ceiling—an ideal spot for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or entertaining guests. The adjacent grilling deck offers plenty of room for multiple grills and outdoor furniture while overlooking the private homesite. Enjoy the exceptional Lochmere lifestyle with multiple pools, parks, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, golf, greenway trails, and beautiful Lochmere Lake. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, WakeMed Cary Hospital, and US-1. Move-in ready, extensively updated, and ideally located—this Lochmere Highlands home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, privacy, and resort-style amenities.
Open Houses at 222 Highlands Lake Drive
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, Vinyl Siding, Brick Veneer
- Exterior Features Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing None
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.4
- Other Structures None
- Parking Features Parking Pad, Concrete, Garage Faces Side, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Driveway, Attached
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Covered, Porch, Enclosed, Screened, Front Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,476
- Appliances Oven, Electric Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Convection Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Cooktop, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Cooling Zoned, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Gas, Living Room, Great Room, Glass Doors
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Heating Zoned, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Tray Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower, Chandelier, Built-in Features, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Water Closet, Master Downstairs, Double Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Shower, Entrance Foyer, Smooth Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Open Floorplan, Storage
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Sink, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
- Rooms Total 11
- Window Features Plantation Shutters, Blinds
- Association Amenities Trail(s), Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Storm Water Maintenance
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Lake, Curbs, Golf, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Suburban, Pool, Fishing, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Features Front Yard, Landscaped, Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Private, Sloped, Near Golf Course, Back Yard, Corner Lot
- Tax Annual Amount 6330.98
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1994
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1994
- NeighborhoodLochmere Highlands West
- CountyWake
- AreaCary
- Elementary SchoolWake - Oak Grove Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Lufkin Road Middle
- High SchoolWake - Athens Drive High
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