Junior Johnson's Former Estate

Race car tracks and a sprawling ranch might not seem to have much in common, but when Junior Johnson, the legendary NASCAR driver, lived at 1100 Glen Oaks Drive in Hamptonville, NC, they were a suitable match. Today, the property is on the market and represented by Team Nadine of Keller Williams Realty.

Get rid of all your ordinary ideas about a “big house” when you come to check out the former Junior Johnson estate. Built in 1994, this impressive property boasts a slew of amenities for the most discerning of buyers, including 150 acres of gated pastures, a four stall barn, a caretakers cottage with two beds and two baths separate from the main home, and more.

Nadine Deason of Team Nadine has a few ideas regarding how a buyer might use the vast amounts of space.

“The separate workshops on the property could be used for various purposes, including auto-mechanical, equestrian, woodworking and much more,” she remarked.

“Meanwhile, the sprawling pasture, which is currently being used to raise cattle by local farmers, is the perfect place for not only cattle, but also equestrian activities and even raising Alpacas. The possibilities for this space are without limit; it is truly up to whatever the buyer envisions.”

As for the main living space, the home is 8,100+ square feet of bliss, with five bedrooms and six baths. Relax in the swimming pool (which happens to be the largest residential swimming pool in the state) and spa, flanked by two waterfall features, or prepare cocktails and snacks for your guests at the poolside cabana, which includes a commercial kitchen inside. On the lower floor is a theater room, featuring beautiful wood panels hand-crafted by a gifted artisan.

If you thought that a property this luxurious would be segregated from any sign of city life, think again. Nadine emphasized that the estate is perfect for a primary residence; it is just one hour north of Charlotte by Interstate 77, as well as 35 minutes to Winston-Salem, strategically situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

“It is the ideal location – security, privacy and a quick commute,” said Nadine.