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Wake Forest, NC 27587Exclusive Wake Forest Lakefront Estate Discover refined lakefront living with this private 4.35-acre retreat in Wake Forest, offering 4,614 sq. ft. of beautifully designed space, along with a 4 car garage! This is a four bedroom home that lives like a five bedroom home! Blending timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful updates, this custom-built estate delivers both luxury and peace of mind. Major upgrades include a new roof in 2018 and a tankless water heater 2024 ensuring modern comfort and long-term value. Crown molding, custom trim, and fresh paint throughout highlight the home's attention to detail. The heart of the home features an updated kitchen with quartz counters with waterfall island, quartz slab back splash, custom cabinetry, premium fixtures, and an effortless flow for entertaining. The hardwood floors continue to the first-floor primary suite is a true sanctuary, and a fully renovated spa-inspired bathroom with dual shower heads and even a cedar closet space! Adjoining the primary is an elegant private office. A formal dining completes this estate with enough seating for 8 guests comfortably. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows in the two-story great room flood the home with natural light and frame breathtaking views of the lake. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms, of which one has en suite bath, PLUS a spacious loft provide private havens for family or guests! A separate Bonus Wing with its own entry and staircase offers unmatched flexibility—ideal for multigenerational living, a guest retreat, or a home-based business. Here you will find another bedroom and loft area with a dinette kitchen!!! Outdoor living is elevated with a covered porch, hot tub, fire pit, and private dock, all set against the backdrop of serene lakefront scenery. The four-car garage includes one bay that is fully heated and cooled—perfect for a workshop, studio, or climate-sensitive storage. 12x18 shed on permanent foundation. All of this just minutes from Wake Forest's shopping, dining, and parks—an extraordinary estate where luxury and convenience meet.
$1,350,000
4 bedrooms
3 full, 2 half bathrooms
4.35 acres
4,614 square feet
$293 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Fiber Cement, Masonite
- Exterior Features Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Storage, Smart Lock(s), Private Yard, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Fire Pit
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 4.35
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Garage Faces Side, Heated Garage, Driveway, Garage, Additional Parking, Private, Paved, Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Deck, Parking Pad, Lighted
- Patio And Porch Features Wrap Around, Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Deck
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Water Body Name Austin Creek
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,614
- Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Electric Cooktop, Disposal
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Central Air, Zoned, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Electric
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Heating Forced Air, Electric
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bookcases, Chandelier, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Separate Shower, Bathtub Only, Smooth Ceilings, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Granite Counters, Water Closet, High Speed Internet, Storage, Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Eat-in Kitchen, Built-in Features, Shower Only, Smart Home, Cedar Closet(s), High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Crown Molding
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Sink, Inside, Main Level, Common Area
- Rooms Total 14
- Association Amenities Other, Maintenance Grounds, Pond Year Round
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Street Lights, Lake
- Lot Features Views, Waterfront, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Back Yard, Pond on Lot, Lake on Lot, Private, Landscaped, Hardwood Trees, Secluded
- Tax Annual Amount 7599.86
- Water Source Public
- Waterfront Y/N Yes
- Year Built 1997
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1997
- NeighborhoodMillrace
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake - Richland Creek
- Middle SchoolWake - Wake Forest
- High SchoolWake - Wake Forest
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