Let’s make your dream a reality: Luxurious lake houses located near Raleigh offer 3-season enjoyment.
Lakefront living… relaxing, invigorating, inspiring! Does the idea of morning coffee by your private dock inspire you? Or are sunset campfires in a cleared green overlooking the water more to your liking? You’ll find all this and more, featured right here in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area.
The region boasts an abundance of lakes and ponds, rivers and creeks, giving discriminating buyers who enjoy the water many residential options — so not only can your unique dream become a reality, it can be a wonderful investment opportunity, too!
Lake homes offer more than just a water view — it’s an opportunity for a new way of living
Many buyers seek out lake side living for the recreational fun it offers: boating, fishing, swimming, water or jet skiing and strolling along wooded walking trails… but even buyers who are passionate about homes with featured lake access will need to leave the water’s edge sometimes, and that’s where North Carolina’s Triangle area excels. Private homes in each county are convenient to the businesses and cultural events of three of the fastest-growing downtown city areas in the South, with cultural, entertainment, shopping and leisure pursuits in abundance.
The Triangle area really does offer the best of all worlds — including some of the most beautiful waterways and views in the South — complete with full three-season (some would even say four!) enjoyment.
Lake homes in the Raleigh area come in all styles and sizes
We see a wide variety of lakefront homes, and houses in close proximity to the lakes in the Raleigh area; cozy 4-bedroom, view-filled waterfront cabins… contemporary, open floor plan homes with landscaped surroundings… prestigious lakeside properties at one of our many luxurious, private golfing communities, and more.
Start the search for your waterside dream home here
If you know the area you’re looking for, just click to see the properties currently listed, below or in the drop down menu above. You’ll find many excellent lakehouses priced to sell in these listings.
- Cary Waterfront/Waterview
- Chapel Hill Waterfront/Waterview
- Durham Waterfront/Waterview
- Morrisville Waterfront/Waterview
- Raleigh Waterfront/Waterview
- Wake Forest Waterfront/Waterview
Then select a knowledgeable guide to help you explore and select the lake home that will make your dream lifestyle a reality — we suggest you call Ken Smith, owner/broker/realtor of Goldens Realty. In addition to being an experienced and certified real estate adviser with a track record of success, he assures maximum attention, and results, for each home buyer by carefully limiting the number of clients he will work with at one time to.
If you are intrigued by one of the residences featured here, by all means contact Ken for more details. You can also set up your online search parameters in “Advanced Search” and specify the county, acreage, price range, number of bedrooms, and much more, and then receive updated current listing information by email.
For prestige-level assistance to begin living your dream by the water, call Ken Smith directly at 919-606-8751 or email Ken@GoldensRealty.com

