Homes for Sale in Wake Forest

Welcome to your own private custom farmhouse on a total of 6+ acres in Wake County, just minutes from every amenity you could ever need in Wake Forest. This one of a kind custom luxury home is an entertainers dream, with 3 finished floors, including a fully finished walkout basement with second kitchen. House features Dual Master bedrooms (or one could be an in-law suite), oversized walk in closets for every bedroom, and hand scraped hardwood floors throughout the main and second floors. With two Laundry rooms, you are sure to never get backed up on getting things washed! Top of the line Wolf, Subzero and Thermador appliances, and don't forget the nugget ice maker! Tankless dual hot water heaters means you will never run out of hot water! Need more space? Attic is full walk up, floored/sheet rocked and ready for storage or finishing out! 3 car garage on House (2/1) and 4 car (or oversized boat, motorhome) detached garage with 12ft door! Enjoy the man cave above the detached garage, with half bath and bar for entertaining. Hot and cold water at the exterior of the detached garage to keep the pets, vehicles, or toys clean in any weather! Detached garage has a suspended slab and a fully finished basement level with full bathroom, all accessible from the pool deck. Saltwater pool with swim deck, and gentle slope, perfect for easy lounge days in the summer, and an oversized hot tub to enjoy off season! Ready to try your hand at gardening? Or looking to set up a playground for your children? The front terrace is the perfect place! You can sit and admire from the from the front porch! Property is fully fenced, with motion triggered vehicle exit gates, and a keypad access! Enjoy sunsets on the back screened in porch, overlooking the pond! Every inch of this house has been customized, from the cabinets and trim, to the marble and tile throughout. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this custom dream home!

Exclusive, Private, Gated Estate on almost 4 acres. Exceptional property was featured in Parade of Homes and is located in the Back Nine. Master Craftsmanship displayed throughout every detail. Features include: 14,438 Sqft, First Floor Master, Full 2-Story Windows, New roof, 6 bedrms 9 baths, 2 Laundry rms, 4 Fireplaces, Two Kitchens (In-law suite with full Kitchen), Lavish & Dramatic Foyer with Double winding staircases, Astounding Trim Moldings, Murano glass Chandeliers, Gourmet kitchen w/ Thermador stainless steel appliances and Sub-Zero refrigerator, Tiled Travertine flooring, double sided Fireplace in Master Bedrm with Burl Wood doors. Theatre room, Wine cellar, Billiards rm, Exercise rm, 5 car garage -park your rv/boat, TESLA Electric charging station, 2nd kitchen on lower level and 2nd double sided fireplace. Great for Entertaining- Immense 66x16 decking overlooking park-like grounds. The Backyard features include : Extensive landscaping, Pool, waterslide, grotto with hot tub, All Stone work w/ oversized wood burning fireplace. 35X58 3rd floor studio/library. Also, Join the Private Wakefield Golf Course Designed by PGA veteran Hale Irwin.

Presale with Homestead Builders! Imagine this: a secluded 2.5 acre canvas, convenient to the city but removed from the hustle and bustle. Welcome to 2409 Acanthus Drive--located in an exclusive luxury community! This lot features mostly flat topography and a large build envelope. Opportunities for indoor/outdoor living abound! This is the perfect homesite to craft your grand estate on. Spacious lot is perfectly sized for a pool, pool house, or detached garage. The Homestead Building Company allows you to create a fully custom floor plan to your exact needs, taking into account the lot-specific constraints and HOA guidelines. Our concierge centered approach to design keeps you, the customer, at the forefront Your floor plan and selections will determine final pricing. Buyer will need to purchase the lot and use a construction to perm loan during the build. Estimated project time is approximately 20 months.

This stunning Rufty Custom home has been featured in Unique Homes Magazine and was the Rufty Showcase 2001 Duke Children's Hospital Home! Magnificent, elegant and luxurious are just 3 words that come to mind as you approach this stately mansion on almost 2 private acres! There are 5 bedrooms in the main house plus the apartment/nanny suite has full living quarters with 15 x 12.5 room with window, full bath, closet, full kitchen and living room. Entertaining friends/family of every age is easy with your Aquatic Artist's heated/lit/saltwater pool and hot tub with 4 sleek waterfalls. Built-in gas fire pit and grill, and basketball court. Beautifully finished basement with huge bedroom/full bath, additional half bath, wine cellar, full bar, home theater and fireplace! Irrigation system. 2016 50 yr roof with 100% transferable warranty. Lutron lighting system, Leviton Audio system, Flow water pressure/safety system, iSpring water filtration, Carolina Custom cabinets, high end Karistan carpets with memory foam padding in most carpeted areas, 7 gas fireplaces (one with masonry chimney that can be converted to wood burning) and central vac throughout. Owners can easily park 5 cars in 4 car garage. Appliances - Viking, Bosch, Kitchen Aid, Sub-Zero refrigerator &freezer as well as Viking dbl freezer drawers. GE appliances in apartment/nanny quarters. Secluded owner's suite w/ impressive WIC, bath and fireplace! All bedrooms are en suite with 3 additional half baths strategically placed throughout home.. TONS of storage. Convey with home - drapes, theater loungers, mounted TVs in owner's bath and by pool table, all refrigerators except basement in storage room and apartment, select exercise equipment, pool loungers. NO CITY TAXES! Multiple items of personal property for sale by request, including but not limited to piano, Thomasville dining set (seats 10), pool table, formal living room furniture). 1 Year Home Warranty included from American Home Warranty. Septic pumped 5/2024.

It's here, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, you immediately know you're someplace special. This beautiful, spacious estate has an extraordinary setting with nearly two acres bordering protected parkland and private access to Falls Lake, just a short walk through the woods, for fishing and paddle boarding or sipping a cold drink while you soak in the natural beauty. This stately home itself is also a place to retreat from work and the world, where there's everything you need, and more, with elegant and expansive gathering spaces, and 12 and 14-foot ceilings on the main level, this home is also warm, and filled with personality with a 2-story foyer, floating staircase and open custom kitchen, and inviting spots to gather by one of the seven fireplaces. This is also a home that knows how to have fun, whether playing pool in your very own pub, or having a movie night in a real theatre modeled after the Fox in Atlanta - complete with a ticket booth and concession stand. Work out in the large gym with outdoor access, then hit the sauna, and afterward reward yourself with something out of the massive climate-controlled wine cellar. This home has plenty of room and all the amenities, including generous spaces for multi-generational living and many updates including a remodeled master suite, updated bathrooms, freshly painted interior, newer roof and HVAC, etc. Throughout this thoughtfully designed home by award-winning Atlanta architects Spitzmiller and Norris, there are beautiful details, sunken rooms, built-ins and window benches, all in a brick-clad home with huge verandas, patios, and a screened-in porch for outdoor living. It all overlooks a fenced backyard where dogs can run, kids can play, and adults can entertain or relax alongside gorgeous, mature private gardens. Nearby are even more amenities, including biking trails, a park, and the Country Club at Wakefield Plantation, a place to make new friends through golf, racquet sports, aquatics, and dining.

2024 PARADE GOLD WINNER! Step into timeless elegance with this 2024 Showcase home by Paragon Building Group, the Triangle's exclusive Southern Living Custom Builder. Inspired by French Provincial architecture, this residence features natural stone accents, a cedar roof with copper flashing and gutters, and meticulously crafted roof details exuding sophistication. Nestled in Grand Highland Estates, this home exemplifies Legacy Living with over 50 features in Universal Design. The first-floor owner's suite offers an expansive walk-in closet connected to a convenient laundry room and a luxurious bath with a soaking tub and zero-entry shower. The gourmet kitchen has an oversized island, scullery pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances. A finished oversized elevator provides easy access to the second floor. Enjoy the three seasons room or the screened deck with a grilling area, fireplace, and retractable screens. Embrace Universal Design, where every detail evokes wonder. This home is a canvas where elegance meets functionality, revealing captivating charm at every corner.

An Artist's Dream Home. This 5 Bedroom and 4.5 Bath Custom Home is full of Character and Creative flair. Nothing boring here! This home was designed with a vibe for the imaginative person who loves Free Flowing Rooms with whimsical touches. A uniquely different home surrounded by stunning landscapes. It's filled with natural wood carvings, art, and creative wrought iron accents. The home sits on 5.5 acres with stunning views of trees, open spaces, a swimming pool, a huge yard, and backs onto Falls Lake. It features an open kitchen with a bar and a sitting room with a fireplace, a craft room, an office area, and a pantry/mudroom. The second floor has a master suite, oversized bedrooms, private baths, and plenty of room to expand. The lower level includes a family room, guest bedroom, and ample storage. Enjoy a quiet walk around the grounds or to the lake. Relax on the large covered front porch or by the pool. It also offers easy access to shopping, RTP, and I-540. 360 Tour: https://momento360.com/e/u/7b297a673eca44dbbb766185ff944d24?utm_campaign=embed&utm_source=other&heading=0&pitch=0&field-of-view=75&size=large&display-plan=true

This exceptional custom estate home was built with the utmost attention to design, detail, and function on a private 1.84-acre oasis. With its exquisite millwork, timeless finishes, and decorative ceilings, you can entertain with ease in the open flow of the formal dining room, well-appointed kitchen, morning and keeping rooms, and family room, which lead to incredible outdoor living space through a wall of sliding glass doors. Step seamlessly onto a large screened porch with phantom screens, ceiling heaters, and gas fireplace, or relax on the sprawling patio with multiple sitting areas surrounding the heated saltwater pool. This space has been so thoughtfully designed to include a swim-up bar, a Fire Magic outdoor kitchen, fire pit and pergola. Back inside, the well-appointed kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, quartz counter tops, tumbled-tile backsplash, a giant pantry, and not one, but two expansive center islands. Add to that the uniquely-designed wet bar with custom wine closet, and you have the perfect gathering space for family and friends. Also on the main level is an enormous club room that has a vaulted ceiling accented with beams and plenty of space for pool, foosball, and shuffleboard tables. This room, which opens to a fully-equipped home theater, also features a stacked-stone gas fireplace and a wet bar with a beverage fridge and a double-spouted beer tap. Take the elevator to the second floor and you'll find a fabulous owner's retreat with a decorative double tray ceiling, a gas fireplace, a wet bar and access to a large balcony overlooking the backyard oasis. The luxurious spa bath features a walk-in shower, jetted tub, multiple vanities, and huge dressing room with custom-built closet system. The abundance of function continues upstairs with three more spacious bedrooms, each with a dedicated bath and walk-in closet, a bonus room, and a home gym with low-impact rubber flooring. The home also includes two double-car garages and a basement level equipment garage.

Over $150,000 in IMPROVEMENTS - Experience Unparalleled Luxury in this Stunning, Expansive, Custom Executive Private Sanctuary Estate, boasting 8,440 Sq. Ft. of Open Floor Plan. This Beautifully Renovated brick & stone Estate is set on nearly 2 VERY PRIVATE acres & features 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 gas fireplaces, bonus room, 2 kitchens, recreation room, custom office, & a finished in-law suite with a separate entrance. Nestled in the prestigious Wakefield Estates Community, just minutes from downtown Wake Forest and Raleigh, this home provides multiple comfortable living spaces both inside and out. Nature is your neighbor in the outdoor area, featuring a Resort-Inspired in-ground saltwater heated pool and Jacuzzi that can be enjoyed year-round. The pool area is enhanced by Fire Bowls at each end, with waterfalls gracefully flowing from the sides and soothing bubblers, along with a spacious hot tub, built-in grilling station, refrigerator, fire tables, custom fireplace under a charming pergola. Multiple separate seating areas w fire tables are scattered throughout the backyard, & the shaded veranda offers an ideal spot for relaxation or hosting, overlooking a stunning backyard oasis. The Front Yard is Large and Beautifully Landscaped. The lower level, which overlooks the entire backyard pool area, includes a large bedroom w/ new custom shutters & a full bathroom, making it perfect for a multi-generational living area, in-law suite, or guest bedroom. It features a fully equipped second kitchen w/ a refrigerator & wet bar, an additional laundry closet, plenty of extra storage space, & a pool room for supplies. A beautiful stone gas fireplace graces the second family room, while the expansive rec room offers a pool table, air hockey, dartboard, ping pong table, foosball, poker table, a newly renovated movie theater room, a newly renovated exercise room, a half bathroom, and extensive storage, making it an Entertainer's Dream! On the main floor, you'll find a Grand Entrance with a soaring two-story foyer featuring a custom wood coffered ceiling, a cozy living area with a gas fireplace, and a Romeo and Juliet balcony overlooking a Self-Playing Piano. The spacious, elegant owner's suite includes a seating area, trey ceilings with custom molding, a gas fireplace, and a lavishly remodeled bathroom with dual custom walk-in closets and shelving throughout. The owner's suite offers views of the resort-style pool area and provides direct access to the rear balcony. The fully renovated high-end gourmet kitchen features a Wolfe gas range, double ovens, warming drawer, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, a large pantry, and a generous kitchen island that opens to the Spacious Dining Area and Family Room; Perfect for Entertaining! An Impressive Office with built-in shelving overlooks the beautifully landscaped front yard, and custom shutters are found throughout. Enjoy instant hot water with a whole-house water filtration system. Expansive outdoor decks span the entire back of each floor, providing Breathtaking Views of the Incredible Backyard with the Custom Pool & Jacuzzi! The Third Floor features 3 bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom, and a bonus room. The spacious walk-in attic offers abundant storage space and is ready for customization. This Estate includes 5 bedrooms, a bonus room, two dedicated offices, a workout room, a movie theater, generous storage, and a completely renovated 3-car garage with NEW Marble epoxy floors & a workshop area, offering everything needed for Upscale Living. There's even a Basketball Court in the Large Driveway area in front of the 3 Car Garage. With Only County Taxes! One-Year Home Warranty conveys to buyer. Conveniently located near the Wakefield Plantation Golf Club just a short golf cart ride to the course, this property is also near Falls Lake, Forest Ridge Park, & Historic Wakefield Barn. This home truly blends sophistication, convenience & exceptional space for family gatherings! Welcome Home!

2024 PARADE BRONZE WINNER! This elegant Arts & Craft inspired home by Raleigh Custom Homes features a captivating courtyard entrance with arched glass door entry leading to an expansive open concept floor plan. The first floor owner's retreat has a vaulted ceiling, a luxury appointed bath with walk-in shower and soaking tub, and a dressing room with private laundry room attached. The chef-style kitchen opens to the family room and dining room for easy entertaining and features designer appliances, large island, and scullery. Sliding glass doors from the family room open to the covered porch with Phantom screens, fireplace, heaters, and grill area overlooking the pool. Two additional bedrooms on the second floor each have walk-in closet and attached bath along with a flex room and 2 bonus rooms. If you're looking for luxury living in a quiet, gated community, you've found it!

2024 PARADE GOLD WINNER! Stunning Craftsman-inspired home by EDK Design Build! This home features 6,096 sq ft of multi-living living with 4 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms on a 1.6 acre lot in Grand Highland Estates - a private-gated community. On the main level, you'll find a luxurious owner's retreat with luxury appointed bath and his-and-her closets; a chef-style kitchen with designer appliances, pantry, and butler's pantry; a conveniently located laundry room connected to the owner's suite closet by pocket door; a study, and screened porch with fireplace, outdoor grill, and heaters. The second floor boasts 3 add. bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a bonus room, an office and a second study. Find space for all your hobbies in the finished basement with a theater, exercise room, recreation room with bar and a workshop.

Private luxury estate home custom built by Exeter Building Company. Beautifully situated on a pristine 2.5 acre lot. The gated entry and long private drive leads you through mature hardwoods to your hidden custom estate. This is one of ten limited opportunities in the exclusive Watkins Glen Private Estates. Phenomenal architecture that marries traditional and modern styling with soaring ceilings, ample glass, gracious rooms, and luxury finishes. Capitalizing on the beauty of the natural surroundings, every window and door captures a beautiful private vista. Ample living and entertaining space with extra room for future pool, guest house, etc. Indoor/Outdoor living; 1st floor primary suite; additional 1st floor guest suite; gourmet kitchen with separate scullery; home gym; expansive bonus room with wet bar; 1st & 2nd floor laundry; and so much more! Selections and plan modifications can still be made, including many options not available in most communities- large garages, boat/RV storage, sport courts, pool or guest house, and anything else you can dream up.