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Do you have dreams of a luxury home located in the beautiful countryside of central North Carolina? Speight Built Custom Homes, in partnership with Grand Highlands Estates, is ready to turn those dreams into reality on one of three gorgeous homesites waiting for inspired buyers. This new community, just minutes from Wake Forest and Raleigh offers endless views and privacy with expansive, tranquil homesites.

Grand Highland Estates offers an impressive stone entrance, welcoming residents to a neighborhood that reaches the pinnacle of beauty with winding roads and rolling hills. Homes are purposely placed within each lot to ensure the best visual access to the area’s most stunning landscapes. Our homesites include a 2022 Parade of Homes featured home as well as two other breathtaking lots tucked into picturesque perfection.

The land on which this neighborhood will bloom was once a thriving dairy farm filled with endless pastures and hardwood forests. As the footprint for Grand Highland Estates was mapped out, priority focused on maintaining the beauty that has inhabited the area for centuries. This means building fewer homes to allow for larger lots and a lifestyle touched by nature. Upon completion, 66 homes will dot the community on properties ranging from one to two acres. These expansive sites offer room for a basement, a pool, and a circular driveway - all extensions to homes custom-built to meet the owner’s every desire.

This community’s landscaping offers a nod to its past with breathtaking scenery along six private roads, each ending at a large cul-de-sac. Newly built homes start at 4000 SF and are designed with rambling floorplans that feature generous entertainment spaces, smart home components, and multi-use rooms. Gourmet kitchens include the perfect place to gather with grand islands and open sight lines. En-suite bathrooms offer spa-like ambiance, including a free-standing soaking tub that invites relaxation.

With modern conveniences and comfort, each home is built to fulfill every wish. Personal touches are highlighted to create the perfect retreat from daily life, including outdoor living areas that will beckon homeowners to relax on generous patios and porches. Historic downtown Wake Forest is just six miles away beckoning locals to explore locally-owned restaurants and shops. The Triangle sits just minutes away, offering a stress-free commute to the office, outdoor recreation, shopping, or schools.

Grand Highland Estates understands the importance of being connected, especially during this age of increased work-from-home opportunities. Fiber Cable and high-speed internet are easily accessible. Utilities are all hidden underground, eliminating broken sight lines, and include individual wells & septic. Homeowners can utilize both electric or natural gas to power appliances and HVAC. And, for those buyers with children, the community has access to both year-round and traditional schools.

Do you dream of having it all? Does that dream include a custom-built, luxury home with breathtaking views? We here at Speight Built Custom Home are ready to bring that dream to life in Grand Highland Estates. With a balance of beauty, privacy, and accessibility, this community achieves success at every turn.

Contact us today to turn your dream into a gorgeous reality.

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