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Deepwater lakefront living awaits at 649 Whisper Lake Drive in the gated Heron Bay community on Badin Lake! This beautiful 1.12-acre waterfront lot offers an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home in a private, desirable setting. The lot has been perked for septic and features breathtaking deepwater lake frontage, making it ideal for enjoying boating, swimming, fishing and all that lake life has to offer. Adding tremendous value, the property includes a tie up dock shared with the neighboring lot and more than $25,000 in architectural drawings for a thoughtfully designed approximately 4,300-square-foot home. Save valuable time and expense with plans already created for this stunning lakefront setting or use the property as inspiration for your vision. Build the home you've always dreamed of and enjoy beautiful lake views, deepwater, privacy and the amenities of the gated Heron Bay community. A rare opportunity to create your Badin Lake retreat!

Waterfront living on Badin Lake awaits in the gated community of Heron Bay. Situated on a flat lot with beautiful water views, this three-bedroom, three-bath home offers a deeded boat slip, along with exceptional indoor and outdoor living spaces designed to embrace the lake lifestyle. The main level takes full advantage of the waterfront setting, featuring an open-concept living area and kitchen with expansive views of the water. Updated in 2024, the kitchen showcases quartzite countertops, a gas range and a convenient breakfast area. Beautiful wood flooring, a gas fireplace and custom built-ins enhance the main living spaces, while a formal dining room and dedicated office provide additional versatility. The main-level primary suite offers updated flooring, a walk-in closet and a beautifully brand new remodeled bath. A flexible room, a second full bath and a spacious laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms with walk-in closets share a full bath, while a generous bonus room provides even more living space with a built-in window bench and wet bar. Additional attic storage and new carpet throughout the upper level add convenience and functionality. The home has been thoughtfully updated, including a roof replacement in 2023, a water purification system and well holding tank in 2024, and replacement of the downstairs HVAC system in 2025. The upstairs HVAC system was replaced in 2017. Outside, the lake lifestyle continues with a patio and gazebo area near the dock, creating an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining. A hot tub and fire pit add to the outdoor experience, while a full-brick exterior, irrigation system and new sidewalks provide additional curb appeal and convenience. The three-car garage offers abundant parking and storage. Residents of Heron Bay enjoy a variety of amenities, including a clubhouse, boat launch, pickleball courts and walking trails. With waterfront views, a deeded boat slip, a main-level primary suite, extensive recent improvements and exceptional outdoor living spaces, 155 Pearl Bay Drive offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the best of Badin Lake living.

Overlooking rolling pastures and the Uwharrie National Forest, 172 Tuckertown Road commands attention with its Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired design, seamlessly blending architecture and nature through extensive stonework, rock waterfalls, natural landscaping, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living spaces. A private gated entrance leads to the porte-cochère and expansive motor court, providing garage and covered storage while offering convenient access to the pool pavilion, gardens, and scenic walking trails throughout the property. The residence encompasses more than 7,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space featuring Spanish cedar columns and beams, soaring ceilings, a dramatic central atrium, sunroom, main-level guest suites, and walls of windows that capture the surrounding pastoral views. The lower level is designed for entertaining and extended living, offering additional guest suites, a home theater, fitness room, recreation areas, and direct access to the outdoor amenities. Resort-style outdoor living includes cascading stone waterfalls, koi ponds, a pool and spa, outdoor entertaining spaces, luxury dog kennels, and a greenhouse surrounded by a charming English garden. Equestrian and farm facilities are equally impressive. The main barn features seven stalls, a laundry area, full bath, wash facilities, tack room, and a fully furnished apartment above. The indoor riding arena offers sand footing, five stalls with Dutch doors, and year-round riding capability. Additional improvements include vehicle storage buildings, an aviary, chicken coop, run-in sheds, multiple accessory structures, and a service building with 14-foot doors ideal for RV, equipment, or workshop use. A rare offering that combines architectural significance, luxury living, equestrian excellence, and a private resort lifestyle in one extraordinary estate.

Overlooking rolling pastures and the Uwharrie National Forest, 172 Tuckertown Road commands attention with its Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired design, seamlessly blending architecture and nature through extensive stonework, rock waterfalls, natural landscaping, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living spaces. A private gated entrance leads to the porte-cochère and expansive motor court, providing garage and covered storage while offering convenient access to the pool pavilion, gardens, and scenic walking trails throughout the property. The residence encompasses more than 7,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space featuring Spanish cedar columns and beams, soaring ceilings, a dramatic central atrium, sunroom, main-level guest suites, and walls of windows that capture the surrounding pastoral views. The lower level is designed for entertaining and extended living, offering additional guest suites, a home theater, fitness room, recreation areas, and direct access to the outdoor amenities. Resort-style outdoor living includes cascading stone waterfalls, koi ponds, a pool and spa, outdoor entertaining spaces, luxury dog kennels, and a greenhouse surrounded by a charming English garden. Equestrian and farm facilities are equally impressive. The main barn features seven stalls, a laundry area, full bath, wash facilities, tack room, and a fully furnished apartment above. The indoor riding arena offers sand footing, five stalls with Dutch doors, and year-round riding capability. Additional improvements include vehicle storage buildings, an aviary, chicken coop, run-in sheds, multiple accessory structures, and a service building with 14-foot doors ideal for RV, equipment, or workshop use. A rare offering that combines architectural significance, luxury living, equestrian excellence, and a private resort lifestyle in one extraordinary estate. Property includes parcels 6663-05-17-7630 & 6663-09-16-7965

Beyond a gated entrance, a winding drive reveals one of the Charlotte region's most extraordinary private estates. A rare offering where timeless architecture, modern innovation, and extraordinary privacy converge, this magnificent estate spans 33.3 picturesque acres overlooking stocked ponds and rolling grounds teeming with wildlife. Encompassing more than 9,300 square feet, this meticulously renovated residence delivers an unrivaled lifestyle just minutes from Charlotte. Designed to impress while remaining effortlessly livable, the home features five bedrooms, four full and one-half baths, gracious entertaining spaces, multiple fireplaces, a luxurious primary suite, media room, bonus room, and an exceptional chef's kitchen complemented by a fully renovated scullery and custom walk-in pantry. Throughout the home, every detail has been thoughtfully elevated—from refinished hardwoods and designer lighting to completely renovated baths with heated tile floors, frameless glass showers, custom cabinetry, and curated finishes. State-of-the-art technology seamlessly integrates throughout with a fully automated Control4 Smart Home system, motorized shades, whole-home audio, advanced security, Wi-Fi-enabled hot water recirculation, smart leak detection, and a backup generator providing peace of mind. The lower level is dedicated to recreation, featuring a custom home theater, Uneekor golf simulator, and private fitness studio. Outdoors, the estate transforms into a private resort with a spectacular saltwater pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, expansive patios, propane fire pits, built-in trampoline, and a remarkable 12,000-square-foot Scottish-inspired chipping and putting course overlooking the water. Automobile enthusiasts will appreciate the oversized garage featuring new epoxy flooring, Wi-Fi-enabled high-lift garage doors, and two professional-grade four-post vehicle lifts. Additional improvements include a premium slate roof, recently replaced windows, professionally designed landscaping and lighting, newly paved rear driveways, and exceptional mechanical upgrades throughout. Steeped in character and history, the estate was even featured during the production of 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story, adding another layer to its distinctive legacy. Offering exceptional privacy without sacrificing convenience, this extraordinary estate presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Cabarrus County's most remarkable luxury properties.