5205 Mill Dam Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587Stunning Lakefront Estate with 7-Car Garage, Workshop, and Distinctive Architecture Design - 7789 Sq Ft Welcome to your dream lakefront retreat! This exceptional 7,789FS custom home blends luxury living with practical design, offering everything you need for comfort, creativity, and entertaining. Step outside to your private oasis featuring a newly completed paver patio with stone wall accents and romantic string lighting. A welcoming gathering space centered around a fire pit, offering the perfect spot for entertaining and staying toasty through every season. Unwind in the gazebo with a hot tub, or relax in the sunroom with heated floors, skylights, and a full wall of windows showcasing a private courtyard. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will love the 7-car garage and a spacious workshop with two dedicated 240V outlets—ideal for a planner, pottery kiln, or other equipment. An additional attached storage shed with a bay door offers even more space for tools and toys. Inside, the home boasts thoughtful design and upscale touches throughout. The butler pantry walk-in makes entertaining seamless, while the kitchenette near the living room adds extra convenience. Enjoy two striking fireplaces: a 72-inch linear fireplace set in a floor-to-ceiling stone wall in the living room and a 36x36 fireplace with a custom wall mantle that adds warmth and character. The first-floor master suite offers privacy and comfort, and master bathroom features double shower heads and a jacuzzi tub. Additional highlights include: Lake-fed irrigation for effortless landscaping Two fully encapsulated crawlspaces, both with dehumidifiers and sump pumps Newly insulated crawlspace doors, garage doors and two attics for energy saving Large flex space with a full bath set up above 4-car garage can be used as in-law suite Two walk-in attics provide substantial storage or potential for expansion Whether you're an entertainer, craftsman, car collector, or someone seeking peace by the water, this one-of-a-kind home offers the perfect blend of sophistication, space, and setting.
$1,400,000
4 bedrooms
4 full, 2 half bathrooms
2 acres
7,789 square feet
$180 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, Fiber Cement, Stone
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 2
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 7,789
- Appliances Washer, Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Electric
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Granite Counters, Pantry, Crown Molding, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Bookcases
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Rooms Total 18
- Association Amenities None
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Lot Features Landscaped, Many Trees, Corner Lot
- Tax Annual Amount 8416.35
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2000
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2000
- NeighborhoodMill Race
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake - Richland Creek
- Middle SchoolWake - Wake Forest
- High SchoolWake - Wake Forest
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