One-Of-A-Kind Weddington Estate

Listing Details

• Private Entrance With Motorized Gates
• 19.71 Wooded Acres With Lake & Guest Home
• 5 BR 5.5 BA Custom Simonini Built Home
• Porte-Cochere With 3-Bay Garage & Half Bath
• Lower Level Den, Bar, Study & Home Theater
• Extensive Flagstone Terrace and Patio
• Salt Water Gunite Pool With Waterfall & Spa
• Inovative Wiring Surround Sound, Media & Security
• Self Irrigation System Using Lake Water

A winding wooded drive with stone & iron gate leads to this unique Mediterranean estate tucked away on almost 20 acres of gorgeous woods with a private lake and 1400 sq. ft. guest house. Built by Alan Simonini, meticulous attention to detail throughout this 6516 heated sq. ft. custom home makes it truly special. Great location just minutes from I-485, shopping and restaurants with low Union county taxes and award winning schools!

Stacked stone front entry with gas lanterns has arched Cantera custom wrought iron front doors. Dramatic foyer features 18” diagonal tile flooring with inlay, barrel ceiling with rope lighting and faux finish. Arched doorways frame the formal dining room accented by custom moldings, faux finished walls and stunning Bulgarian glass chandelier. Built-in butler’s pantry has custom cabinetry with glass display shelves is located in the hallway.

The foyer opens to the great room with soaring 24’ ceilings, stacked stone fireplace with massive decorator mantle flanked by statuary and motorized chandelier for easy cleaning. Double doors with windows and arched accent open to the rear terrace. Fabulous open kitchen offers custom cabinets, granite counter tops, custom tile backsplash, center island and extensive breakfast bar for casual dining or entertaining. Appliances include professional Thermador 6 burner gas cooktop & vent, Thermador double wall/convection ovens, Bosch dishwasher & a warming drawer. Imported iron doors open to the walk-in pantry with custom shelving. Boxed window family dining room has vaulted tongue & groove ceiling, chandelier and windows overlooking the pool and lake.

The hallway off the kitchen has access to the elegant powder room with custom furniture style vanity, tiled wainscoting with designer crown rail and chandelier. Wrought iron gates open to the spacious laundry room with tons of custom cabinets, granite counter tops, utility sink, storage closet, coat hooks & built in seat and wainscoting accent. A French door opens to the garage area.

An slcove off the foyer opens to the main level owner’s retreat accentuated by a vaulted trey ceiling with rope lighting and ceiling fan, lush carpeting, faux finishes and double doors to the terrace. The lovely master bath features heated tile floors, chandelier and wainscoting accent, tiled shower with double heads and multiple body sprays, garden tub in an arched setting, his and hers vanities, linen closet, private water closet and generous his and hers walk-in closets with custom shelving. >The rear staircase with designer chandelier opens to the second level. Secondary bedrooms all offer ceiling fans with lights, private flagstone balconies, walk-in closets with custom shelving and private tiled baths.

The lower level offers great space for the family and entertaining! The family room has stacked stone gas fireplace flanked by built-in custom cabinets, trey ceiling with rope lighting and ceiling fan, ample room for billiards or game tables and wet bar. 2 sets of Pella doors open to the flagstone patio. The beautiful bar features custom cabinets, granite counter tops, glass display cabinets with media cabinet, custom pendant lighting, Jenn-Air ceramic cooktop, dishwasher and ice maker.

Double doors open to the home theater with Hi-Definition DLP projector, surround sound Integra amplifiers and custom built media cabinets. Double trey ceiling with crown molding & recessed lighting and imported wall sconces add to the theater ambiance. The lower level bath down the hall has tile flooring, large tiled shower, cabinet style vanity and built-in custom linen cabinets. An exterior door offers convenient pool access. The sunny exercise room has mirrored wall, double storage closet, surround sound access panel, double trey ceiling with crown molding, recessed lighting and built-in speakers and windows overlooking the pool and side yard. The study at the end of the hallway has trey ceiling with crown molding, 2 walls of custom built-in shelves and cabinets, double doors to the patio and lovely faux finishes. The lower level also features a double storage closet with shelving and 2 large walk-in storage/system rooms.

A private oasis awaits outdoors! Double doors on the lower level open to the covered patio with stacked stone accents. Relax to the sound of the cascading waterfall over the rocks to the salt water gunite pool. Winding stone steps lead to the circular spa/hot tub overlooking the pool. A built-in gas grill makes entertaining easy. Rear balconies, terrace and patio offer serene views of the private lake. Across the lake is a 1400 sq. ft. guest house with fenced yard and wrap around deck. The home has 2 BR, 2 BA, office, kitchen and living room. The lower level has half bath and unfinished storage areas.

A porte-cochere opens to the 3-bay finished garage with wainscoting, workshop area, garage door openers and ample additional parking. 34’ x 17’ unfinished storage area is located over the garage. This home also offers the following features, Inovative wiring/security system with touch pad, 4 gas forced air furnaces, 4 HVAC units, two 75 gallon water heaters, full waterproofing system with French drains and full yard irrigation system.