Property Description
There are homes, and then there are estates that announce themselves before you ever reach the front door. 2115 Rolling Rock Road belongs to the latter: a masterfully appointed residence set behind a long, wooded drive on 9.32 acres, where mature hardwoods, seasonal lake views, and uncommon privacy meet just minutes from Wake Forest and North Raleigh. It feels borrowed from the mountains yet remains effortlessly close to the conveniences of the Triangle. 10,419 square feet unfold across a design built for scale, craftsmanship, and the art of entertaining, every renovation executed to the standard today's most discerning buyers expect. This home is built for people whose lives require both grandeur and function in equal measure. The experience begins long before the front doors. A private, winding drive threads through untouched woodland to a graceful circular motor court beneath a commanding porte-cochère. 10-foot hand-carved double doors mark the threshold, a fitting overture to a home defined by proportion and permanence rather than trend. A 5-car garage, divided into separate 2- and 3-car bays, offers the flexibility collectors and connoisseurs look for: space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or simply peace of mind. 10-foot ceilings on both the main and second floors. 8-foot solid interior doors. A curved floating staircase in custom ironwork, crown molding, hand-selected millwork, and newly refinished solid oak floors set an unmistakable tone of quality. Multiple fireplaces and extensive built-ins complete a residence built to last. At the heart of the home, a dramatic 2-story living room rises beneath walls of glass, anchored by a striking fireplace, with a private composite deck extending into the wooded surroundings. A main-floor library/executive office with custom built-ins has separation from the home's social spaces. Newly and extensively renovated, the gourmet kitchen is built for those who entertain in earnest: a 14-foot island, farmhouse sink beneath sunlit windows, all-new soft-close cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, dual dishwashers, a trash compactor, and a 6-burner gas range with grill/griddle and double ovens, plus a brick backsplash and sun-filled dining area leading out to a 25x23 deck. The space is made for entertaining large groups of guests or families. The 2nd floor primary suite functions as a residence within the residence; it has a private sitting area, dual walk-in closets, a fireplace, and even its own deck, joined by a separate 3rd floor retreat suited to a lounge or home office. The fully remodeled primary bath offers a MASSIVE zero-entry walk-in shower, an oversized soaking tub, and dual dressing areas. A first-floor suite offers a second primary-bedroom option with its own private deck, and together with the lower level, gives the estate three genuinely independent living arrangements suited to REAL multigenerational living. The 3100 sf lower level expands the estate well beyond the ordinary basement: a second renovated kitchen, wet bar, family/recreation room, exercise area, workshop, and office/sunroom, with direct access to its own garage and motor court. A dedicated home theater, approximately 19' x 30 ', offers a large screen and room for multiple seating rows and a lounge area. A genuine private cinema, not a converted bonus room. The estate has been thoughtfully updated throughout: a new roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, refinished oak flooring, many new windows, ALL bathrooms remodeled, 2 renovated kitchens, new appliances and cabinetry, and 5 HVAC systems, 3 of which are newer. Ultimately, the land and privacy set this estate apart. More than 9 wooded acres surround the home in complete privacy, bordering Falls Lake, offering seasonal water views each fall and winter and a mountain-retreat feel, yet Wake Forest, North Raleigh, dining, and major routes remain just minutes away. Listed by Stephanie Mann and Phillip Johnson at eXp Realty.
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