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3541 Bruce Garner Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

$1,700,000

Sonya Garner Lehto – Brassfield Township – Granville County

3541 Bruce Garner Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

$1,700,000

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Sonya Garner Lehto

Brassfield Township

Granville County

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Square Feet: 3528
  • Acres: 1.01
  • Year Built: 1910

Single Family

Active

Sonya Garner Lehto

Brassfield Township

Granville County

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Square Feet: 3528
  • Acres: 1.01
  • Year Built: 1910

4
Bed

3
Bath

3528
sqft

1.01
acres

  • ✨ Meticulously Restored

  • 🌳 Just Over Two Acres

  • 💎 Quartz-Counter Kitchen

  • 🔥 Nine Fireplaces

  • 🍹 Wraparound Porch

  • 🚗 Detached 2-Car Garage

Restored Victorian Landmark – Dr. G.T. Sikes House in the Heart of the ”Harricane” Step into history with the meticulously restored Dr. G.T. Sikes House, one of southern Granville County’s most ornate Victorians. Built circa 1900 for Dr. Sikes, a country doctor serving the rural community, and later owned by Bruce Garner—moonshiner and namesake of Garner Road—this home is rich in story and craftsmanship.

Nestled on just over two acres beneath the canopy of mature oaks, this property offers a serene and private setting.

Featured on the Magnolia Network, Oak & Stone Custom Homes led the restoration with unmatched attention to detail, blending original architecture with modern conveniences. Original floors, soaring ceilings, grand staircase, and intricate Victorian trim remain, now paired with a quartz-counter kitchen, new baths, large laundry, and an office featuring a mural of Dr. Sikes’s former practice.

The 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout (four bedroom septic) includes a spacious family room with wallpaper detail, two secondary bedrooms sharing a full bath, and a master suite with walk-in closet and private bath. Outside, a wraparound porch with haint blue ceilings, stone stairs, expanded parking, generator, and a detached 2-car garage complete the property.

The home showcases nine fireplaces—five functional and four capped—including gas inserts in the office, dining room, foyer, and parlor/family room, plus a freestanding gas unit in the master bedroom.

The Historic Preservation Foundation of NC holds protective covenants ensuring this home’s rehabilitation and preservation for the enjoyment and edification of future generations. Architecturally significant, nationally recognized, and steeped in Harricane history—this is a rare opportunity to own a true Victorian showpiece.

Restored Victorian Landmark – Dr. G.T. Sikes House in the Heart of the ”Harricane” Step into history with the meticulously restored Dr. G.T. Sikes House, one of southern Granville County’s most ornate Victorians. Built circa 1900 for Dr. Sikes, a country doctor serving the rural community, and later owned by Bruce Garner—moonshiner and namesake of Garner Road—this home is rich in story and craftsmanship. Nestled on just over two acres beneath the canopy of mature oaks, this property offers a serene and private setting. Featured on the Magnolia Network, Oak & Stone Custom Homes led the restoration with unmatched attention to detail, blending original architecture with modern conveniences. Original floors, soaring ceilings, grand staircase, and intricate Victorian trim remain, now paired with a quartz-counter kitchen, new baths, large laundry, and an office featuring a mural of Dr. Sikes’s former practice. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout (four bedroom septic) includes a spacious family room with wallpaper detail, two secondary bedrooms sharing a full bath, and a master suite with walk-in closet and private bath. Outside, a wraparound porch with haint blue ceilings, stone stairs, expanded parking, generator, and a detached 2-car garage complete the property. The home showcases nine fireplaces—five functional and four capped—including gas inserts in the office, dining room, foyer, and parlor/family room, plus a freestanding gas unit in the master bedroom. The Historic Preservation Foundation of NC holds protective covenants ensuring this home’s rehabilitation and preservation for the enjoyment and edification of future generations. Architecturally significant, nationally recognized, and steeped in Harricane history—this is a rare opportunity to own a true Victorian showpiece.

Listing History

Date

Status

Price

  • 2026-05-05

    Active

    $1,700,000

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Listings Nearby to Listing
8 nearby listings found

Examining another house that is similar, nearby, and recently sold can help determine if the price of this home for sale is priced appropriately.

Compared to Similar Homes that Recently Sold….

3541 Bruce Garner Road has a Price per Square Foot of $482.

Here’s how that compares to the surrounding area:

124% above the Brassfield Township median ($215)

135% above the City of Wake Forest median ($205)

143% above the Granville County median ($198.50)

  • Two-story house with gray siding, white trim, and dark shutters. It features a covered front porch with white columns and steps leading to a wooden door. The yard has shrubs along the walkway and tall trees in the background.
    1196 Smith Creek Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    • Price: $642,000
    • $221 Price per Sqft
    • 2 Sqft
    • 0.92 Acres
    • Sold on 2025-08-13
    • Price: ⬇️ (Sold for $1.058M less)

    • Sq Ft: ⬇️ (Smaller by 622 sq ft)

    • Cost/SqFt: ⬇️ (Lower by $261/sqft)

    • Condition: ⬇️ (Dated traditional vs. Historic luxury restoration)

    This home on Smith Creek Way represents a more traditional suburban value, with finishes that appear somewhat dated compared to the high-end restoration of 3541 Bruce Garner Road. The price difference is staggering, but it reflects the gap between a standard 2007 build and a fully rehabilitated historic landmark. The home for sale is essentially a new home inside a historic shell, which justifies a much higher valuation than this older traditional property.

    🟡 The home for sale is in a completely different league of quality and character compared to this more affordable sold listing.

  • Two-story house with gray siding, black trim, and gabled roof at 3601 Carole Court in Wake Forest, surrounded by trees and shrubs. A concrete walkway leads to the front door, with a lawn covered in pine straw mulch in a wooded suburban setting.
    3601 Carole Court, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    • Price: $940,000
    • $288 Price per Sqft
    • 3 Sqft
    • 3 Acres
    • Sold on 2025-09-18
    • Price: ⬇️ (Sold for $760k less)

    • Sq Ft: ⬇️ (Smaller by 266 sq ft)

    • Cost/SqFt: ⬇️ (Lower by $194/sqft)

    • Condition: ⬇️ (Custom modern vs. Historic luxury restoration)

    This property on Carole Court is a beautiful custom home with a pool and significant acreage, yet it still sits at a much lower price point than 3541 Bruce Garner Road. The home for sale is positioned as a piece of art and history, which explains the gap in cost per square foot. While this sold listing offers more land and a pool, it doesn’t provide the one-of-a-kind character of a Magnolia Network-featured restoration.

    🟡 3541 Bruce Garner Road is priced for a very specific buyer looking for a landmark property rather than a traditional custom home.

  • A large two-story white house with black trim and multiple gables sits on a green lawn at 3511 Bruce Garner Road, Wake Forest, surrounded by shrubs, a circular stone feature, and trees under a blue sky.
    3511 Bruce Garner Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    • Price: $960,000
    • $290 Price per Sqft
    • 3 Sqft
    • 3.88 Acres
    • Sold on 2026-02-06
    • Price: ⬇️ (Sold for $740k less)

    • Sq Ft: ⬇️ (Smaller by 214 sq ft)

    • Cost/SqFt: ⬇️ (Lower by $192/sqft)

    • Condition: ⬇️ (Modern standard vs. Historic luxury restoration)

    Comparing 3541 Bruce Garner Road to this modern farmhouse is truly an apples-to-oranges scenario. While this sold listing offers nearly the same square footage for a much lower price, it lacks the architectural significance and high-end custom restoration found in the home for sale. The home on Bruce Garner Road is a unique landmark with specialized finishes and a history that commands a significant premium over a standard 2022 build.

    🟡 If you value modern efficiency and a lower price point, this sold home was a great find, but it doesn’t match the historical prestige of 3541 Bruce Garner Road.

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A large, white two-story house with a wraparound porch, black roof, and decorative gables, surrounded by green lawn, shrubs, and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

3541 Bruce Garner Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

3541 Bruce Garner Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Sonya Garner Lehto – Brassfield Township – Granville County

A large, white two-story house with a wraparound porch, black roof, and decorative gables, surrounded by green lawn, shrubs, and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

3541 Bruce Garner Rd

Wake Forest

4 br

3528 sqft

TWP Brassfield

CTY Granville

SUB Sonya Garner Lehto

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