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5156 Dove Forest Lane

Cary NC 27539

4
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4
2637 sq. ft.
12632 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN offering architectural character, mature landscaping, and thoughtful details throughout. Located in the established Park at West Lake community, this distinctive 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home welcomes you with an inviting covered front porch, beautiful hardwood floors, detailed millwork, high ceilings, and a private home office with French doors. At the heart of the home, the bright and airy two story family room features soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, a fireplace, and an open connection to the spacious eat in kitchen with island seating, generous cabinetry, granite countertops, Bosch dishwasher, reverse osmosis water filtration system, and newer LG refrigerator. The sought after MAIN FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE offers tray ceilings, a walk in closet, and a spacious bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, and private water closet. A main level laundry room with cabinetry and utility sink adds everyday convenience. Upstairs you will find three additional bedrooms, an updated guest bath, and an oversized bonus room with extensive built ins, plus a large unfinished walk in attic offering exceptional storage and future possibilities. Outdoor living is another highlight with a screened porch, spacious patio, firepit, and mature landscaping supported by a three zone irrigation system. A side entry two car garage and extended driveway add both function and curb appeal. Pride of ownership is evident throughout with thoughtful updates and improvements including the three zone irrigation system (2007), installed Vector Security system (2007) with service easily available for reactivation, primary bath shower door (2017), bonus room carpet (2019), reverse osmosis system (2021), garage door spring (2022) with biannual maintenance, water heater (2023) with annual maintenance, upstairs bedroom laminate flooring (2023), LG refrigerator (2023), guest bath vanity, mirror, and light fixtures (2025), powered anode for the water heater (2025), and smart garage door opener with keypad, camera, and app access (2026). Enjoy two neighborhood pools and playgrounds, WALKING DISTANCE TO WEST LAKE ELEMENTARY AND WEST LAKE MIDDLE, and convenient access to Middle Creek Park & Recreation Center, the public library, and the future Optimist Farm Greenway. Just minutes from 540, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, with easy access to Apex, Cary, Raleigh, RTP, RDU, and everything the Triangle has to offer. A special opportunity to enjoy custom character, flexible living spaces, mature landscaping, and an established Apex community in a location that keeps you connected to it all.

Features

4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
4 carspaces
2 open car spaces
2 garage spaces
2637 sq. ft. floor area
12632 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Property history for 5156 Dove Forest Lane

2007
Sold
$385,000
13 Aug 2007 by Rex Osborne, of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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