New ListingA rare countryside estate in prestigious Wakefield Estates features over 8700 sq ft, this exceptional property offers privacy, luxury and a resort-style setting on 2.36 acres backing to the protected Falls Lake Corps area. Once featured in Southern Living magazine, the five-bedroom, five-bath home is filled with timeless architectural detail and thoughtfully designed spaces for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features a dramatic owner's suite with a spa-inspired bath, an impressive family room with coffered ceilings and a fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen designed to bring everyone together. A screened porch with a stone fireplace creates an inviting place to relax while overlooking the peaceful, wooded surroundings. A private home theater completes the main residence. The nearly 2,000-square-foot pool house was built in 2008 with the same quality and character as the main home. It includes a full kitchen, exercise room, sauna and an expansive home office, offering incredible flexibility for entertaining, working from home or accommodating extended stays. Surrounded by natural beauty and designed with remarkable attention to detail, this one-of-a-kind estate delivers the privacy of country living with the convenience of one of North Raleigh's most desirable communities.
| MLS # | 10193410 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $595 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1999 |
| Days On Site | 6 |
| Listing Provided By | Compass -- Raleigh | Dana Ellington |
| Bed(s) | 5 |
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| Bath(s) | 8 Total |
| SQ Feet | 6,780 |
| Garage | 5 |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 2.36 |
| Interior Features | Bookcases, Butler's Pantry, Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar |
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| Heating Yes / No | No |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air, Zoned |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log, Great Room, Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total | 2 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room, Main Level |
| Rooms Total | 20 |
| Exterior Features | Private Yard, Rain Gutters |
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| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation Details | Crawlspace |
| Lot Features | Cul-De-Sac, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped |
| Community Features | Fitness Center |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Security Features | Security System |
| Patio And Porch Features | Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened |
| Pool Features | Heated, In Ground, Salt Water |
| Spa Features | Heated, In Ground, Private |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
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| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Attached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Detached, Driveway, Garage |
| Community Features | Fitness Center |
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| Sewer | Septic Tank |
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| Tax Assessed Value | 2129034 |
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| Tax Legal Description | LO66 WAKEFIELD ESTATES SUB P5 BM1998-1584 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Accessibility Features | Accessible Washer/Dryer |
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| State | NC |
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| County | Wake |
| City | Wake Forest |
| Zip Code | 27587 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Wakefield Estates |
| School District | Wake - Wakefield High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Wakefield Elementary |
| High School | Wake - Wakefield High |
| Listing VS Median (in Wakefield Estates) | |
Price: $2,385,000 low | high Med: $2,542,500 sqft: 6,780 low | high Med: 7,875 $ / sqft: $352 low | high Med: $326 On site: 6 low | high Med: 103.5 | |
| State | NC |
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| County | Wake |
| City | Wake Forest |
| Zip Code | 27587 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Wakefield Estates |
| School District | Wake - Wakefield High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Wakefield Elementary |
| High School | Wake - Wakefield High |
| Listing VS Median (in Wakefield Estates) | |
Price: $2,385,000 low | high Med: $2,542,500 sqft: 6,780 low | high Med: 7,875 $ / sqft: $352 low | high Med: $326 On site: 6 low | high Med: 103.5 | |