WELCOME TO GRAND HIGHLAND ESTATES
The Best of Privacy and Luxury
Tucked away in the rolling countryside of Northern Wake County, just 6 miles from Historic Downtown Wake Forest, and convenient to Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle Area, is the area’s new private gated community – Grand Highland Estates. This new luxury private gated community is the ideal place to live your best life in an environment of beauty, privacy, tranquility, and luxury – from the grand gated stone entrance, heavy landscaping, layout of the homesites, stunning views, and the gently winding roads that lead to your home.
Home has never mattered more. That’s why Grand Highland Estates was designed with home in mind. Grand Highland Estates was thoughtfully planned to provide the elements you need to relax and enjoy the important things in life – the simple things – time with family and friends – all in a luxury private gated community!
IMPRESSIVE STONE PRIVATE GATED ENTRANCE
Grand Highland features an impressive stone private gated entrance, with heavy landscaping and security cameras. The grand gated entrance graces the land and sets the tone for the community while providing homeowners with a feeling of privacy and comfort.
A PICTURESQUE SETTING
As you enter through the gates of the grand stone private gated entrance, you’re greeted with gentle hills and winding roads, gorgeous vistas, and spectacular meadow and wooded homesites – a picturesque setting for your home and life.
SPECTACULAR HOMESITES
The homesites in Grand Highland Estates range from 0.90 acres to over 2.5 acres with plenty of room for spacious homes, pools, outdoor living spaces, and circular drives. Once a thriving dairy farm with gorgeous pastures surrounded by hardwood forests, the land that is now Grand Highland Estates was carefully sculpted to offer the best homesites possible for a variety of home plans and lifestyle opportunities.
BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED CUSTOM HOMES
The homes in Grand Highland Estates offer the latest designs, floorplans, features, work, recreation and entertainment spaces, outdoor living areas, and technology. These individually crafted homes, situated in a setting of unrivaled beauty, were designed to blend with today’s modern lifestyles for the best in relaxation, entertaining, work, play, and connection.
From gourmet kitchens with grand islands and designer appliances, lavish baths with free-standing soaking tubs and amazing showers, high-end finishes including trim and hardware, you’ll experience the best of luxury living in every detail.
CITY CONVENIENCE - COUNTRY TRANQUILITY
Tucked away in the rolling countryside of Northern Wake County, just 6 miles from quaint, Historic Downtown Wake Forest, and convenient to Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle Area, Grand Highland Estates is just far away enough from the hustle and bustle of the city to provide a sanctuary from the busyness of life, yet it’s convenient to shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and the area’s attractions.
Grand Highland Estates offers the best of both worlds – the ideal balance for those who appreciate the tranquility and privacy of living outside the city, and enjoy city pleasures and conveniences.
Just Down the Road – Life’s Essentials
You can find all of life’s essentials just down the road from Grand Highland Estates – Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, home improvement stores, and other retailers (Walmart, Target, Michaels, PetSmart and more) are only a short distance away.
Discover the Charm – Historic Downtown Wake Forest
Just 6 miles from Grand Highland Estates, Historic Downtown Wake Forest features shops, restaurants, a farmer’s market, brewery, festivals, concerts in the park, and attractions and events for the entire family – the perfect place for those who love a small-town feel.
The Greater Triangle Area
Grand Highland Estates offers the backdrop of living in a country setting while maintaining a close proximity to the Triangle Area’s best recreation and entertainment venues. You’ll enjoy being just minutes away from Falls Lake, renowned golf courses, indoor and outdoor shopping malls, world-class arts, entertainment, sports, and outdoor recreation. You’ll have convenient access to the airport, I-540, Wake Forest, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Research Triangle Park.
CITIES
| CITIES Downtown Wake Forest | 6 miles |
|---|---|
| Downtown Raleigh | 22 miles |
| Downtown Durham | 20.9 miles |
| Research Triangle Park | 22.1 miles |
| Downtown Cary | 26.2 miles |
| Downtown Chapel Hill | 33.4 miles |
SHOPPING
| Crabtree Valley Mall (17.9 miles) | 4235 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612 |
|---|---|
| Triangle Town Center (15 miles) | 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616 |
| The Streets at Southpoint (26.2 miles) | 6910 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713 |
| Brier Creek Commons (19.8 miles) | 8161 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617 |
| North Hills (17.5 miles) | 4321 Main St, Raleigh, NC 27609 |
| Village District (21.5 miles) | 2034 Cameron St, Raleigh, NC 27605 |
| Crossroads Plaza (26.9 miles) | 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, NC 27518 |
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
| CITIES North Carolina Museum of Art (22 miles) | 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. , Raleigh, NC 27607 |
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| North Carolina Museum of History (21.7 miles) | 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (22.1 miles) | 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| Marbles Kids Museum (21.8 miles) | 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts (22.8 miles) | 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| DPAC—Durham Performing Arts Center (20.8 miles) | 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701 |
| PNC Arena (22.4 miles) | 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 |
| Red Hat Amphitheatre (22.7 miles) | 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| Walnut Creek Amphitheatre (25.4 miles) | 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610 |
| Duke Energy Performing Arts Center (22.8 miles) | 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| DPAC—Durham Performing Arts Center (20.8 miles) | 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701 |
| North Carolina Symphony (18.8 miles) | 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601 |
SPORTS
| Duke University (Durham) |
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| North Carolina State University (Raleigh) |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Carolina Hurricanes – National Hockey League (22.4 miles) | PNC Arena- 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 |
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| Durham Bulls – Minor League Baseball (21.1 miles) | 409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701 |
| Carolina Railhawks – North American Soccer League (26.7 miles) | Wake Med Soccer Park-101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511 |
| Carolina Mudcats – Minor League Baseball (28.1 miles) | 1501 NC Highway 39, Zebulon, NC 27597 |
OUTDOORS
| Hasentree (4.4 miles) | 7014 Hasentree Club Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587 |
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| North Ridge Country Club (15.7 miles) | 6612 Falls of Neuse Rd, NC 27615 |
| TPC Wakefield Plantation (7.8 miles) | 2201 Wakefield Plantation, Raleigh, NC 27614 |
| Barton’s Creek Boat Ramp (7.3 miles) | 12900 Six Forks Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 |
| Beaver Dam Boat Ramp (13 miles) | 14600 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 |
| Blue Jay Point County Park (8.3 miles) | 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 |
| Falls Lake Recreation Area (9.7 miles) | 13300 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 |
| Sandling Beach Recreation Area (11.7 miles) | 14601 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 |
| William B. Umstead Park (19.1 miles) | 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617 |
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
FEATURES
- Grand Stone Gated Entrance with Security Cameras & Heavy Landscaping
- Private Streets
HOMES
- 4,000 SF+
- From $1.4 Million to $2.5 Million+
HOMESITES
- 66 Homesites from .90 to 2.5 Acres
- 12,000 SF Maximum Impervious Surface Area
- Wooded and Meadow Views
- Basement, Pool & Circular Drive Opportunities
- Prominent Estate Homesites Available
TAXES & FEES
- Wake County Taxes Only – No City Taxes
- HOA Dues Approx. $125 per Month
UTILITIES
- Underground Utilities
- Individual Well & Septic
- Natural Gas
- Fiber Cable/Internet
The Land
Once a thriving dairy farm in the rolling countryside of North Wake County, this special piece of land, that is now Grand Highland Estates, is steeped in history.
AWARD WINNING DEVELOPER
The moment you drive through any of the luxury neighborhoods developed by Henry MacNair and Will MacNair, you will experience the difference. From the grand entrances with heavy landscaping, the naturally sculpted land, the layout of homesites, and the gently winding roads that lead to your home, you will find an unmatched commitment to detail.
Henry MacNair, a 40-year veteran of the custom home building and neighborhood development industry, is a familiar name to many who live in the Triangle. A lifelong resident of Raleigh, Henry enjoys building luxury communities in the area he calls home. Over the years, Henry has created some of the Triangle’s most sought-after luxury communities.
In 2013, Henry’s son, Will MacNair, joined him in the business. Together, they’ve created several successful high-end luxury communities. Their most recent successes include Bella Vista, with homes from $1.9 Million to $2.9 Million+, and Southern Hills Estates, a private gated community, with homes from $2.3 Million to $4 Million+.