Description of 222 Highlands Lake Dr, Cary, NC 27518
Listing details for 222 Highlands Lake Dr, Cary, NC 27518 : Remodeled & Updated First-Floor Primary in Popular Lochmere Highlands! Welcome to this beautifully remodeled and thoughtfully updated home in Cary's highly sought-after Lochmere Highlands community. Situated on an exceptional private homesite, this home combines elegant indoor living with inviting outdoor spaces and an incredible amenity-rich lifestyle. A large covered front porch welcomes you into the open foyer and formal dining room, where site-finished hardwood floors flow throughout much of the first floor. The hardwoods were professionally resurfaced in 2022. The formal dining room features an updated light fixture and provides the perfect setting for entertaining. The spacious Great Room is filled with natural light from large windows overlooking the private backyard and features a gas fireplace for cozy evenings. The Great Room flows seamlessly into the stunning gourmet-style kitchen, remodeled in 2024. The kitchen showcases beautiful quartz countertops, crisp white cabinetry, decorative tile backsplash, and a suite of appliances replaced in 2024, including a wall oven, microwave/convection oven, electric cooktop, and Bosch dishwasher. Double windows above the double-bowl sink provide abundant natural light, complemented by updated plumbing fixtures. The first-floor primary suite offers the convenience of main-level living and a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. The updated primary bedroom features a decorative light fixture and connects to a completely remodeled spa-inspired bathroom. Enjoy a large tiled shower, freestanding soaking tub, double-bowl vanity with quartz countertops, updated plumbing fixtures, beautiful tile flooring, separate water closet, and linen storage. The spacious walk-in closet features custom wood shelving for exceptional organization. A convenient two-car side-load garage opens to a mudroom area and first-floor laundry room, complete with 2024-replaced tile flooring and abundant shelving and storage. Plantation shutters and blinds are featured throughout much of the first floor. An oak-tread staircase leads to the second floor, where you'll find generously sized secondary bedrooms, each offering ceiling fans and walk-in closets. The oversized fourth bedroom provides incredible flexibility and can serve as a bedroom, bonus space, media room, or entertaining area. The hall bathroom was remodeled in 2024 with decorative tile, updated plumbing fixtures, quartz countertops, and a beautiful double-bowl vanity. A walk-in attic provides additional storage. Step directly from the kitchen onto the private screened porch, recently painted and featuring a cathedral ceiling—an ideal spot for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or entertaining guests. The adjacent grilling deck offers plenty of room for multiple grills and outdoor furniture while overlooking the private homesite. Enjoy the exceptional Lochmere lifestyle with multiple pools, parks, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, golf, greenway trails, and beautiful Lochmere Lake. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, WakeMed Cary Hospital, and US-1. Move-in ready, extensively updated, and ideally located—this Lochmere Highlands home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, privacy, and resort-style amenities.