Denny Hamlin’s Lake Norman Mansion Stands Out as a Luxurious Abode

650 races. In over 18 years. These few words hardly do justice to the journey Denny Hamlin has had in the NASCAR Cup Series. Yes, the guy may not have a championship. But still, no one can deny the fact that Hamlin is a successful driver as well as a team owner. It is surely not easy to find yourself driving for one of the most successful teams in the sport or being a business partner of the all-time great Michael Jordan. But once you reach there, it surely pays off.

Today, with the empire that the 42-year-old has built at the back of his racing career, he is currently worth around $65 Million. And when you have that kind of dough, it only makes sense to spend it right!

Among the things he has spent his millions to date, Hamlin has a stunning 30,000-square-foot smart home masterpiece that is enough to take one’s breath away.

Where does Denny Hamlin live?

Denny Hamlin’s house has a total built-up area of 30,000 square feet and is situated on a 2.8-acre lot that was purchased by him in 2014 at Lake Norman, North Carolina. The location offers a serene and picturesque setting and is perfect for a home of this proportions.

This area, known for its breathtaking beauty and vibrant community, has gained the nickname ‘NASCAR Lake’ due to its popularity among NASCAR drivers. However, in this illustrious neighborhood, Hamlin’s residence stands out.

The features of the house cater to his interests and hobbies and his taste for high-tech living. From the outside, the house radiates a modern, West Coast vibe, with large white bricks making up the exterior. Inside, the design is a little masculine but not cold, with diversified textures and materials used to create an elegant and layered look.

A Closer Look Inside Denny Hamlin’s Lake Norman Mansion 

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The luxurious house of Hamlin is a marvel of present-day architecture and interior design. Inside the mansion is a combination of elegant and whimsical features. These swank a range of luxurious amenities, including an indoor virtual golf area, bar, pool table, and an entertainment system with one large television surrounded by four smaller televisions, in total the mansion has 24 60-inch Samsung televisions, both indoors and outdoors.

One of the most conspicuous features of the house is the all-glass indoor showroom garage. The garage exhibits Hamlin’s 2016 Daytona 500 winning car sponsored by FedEx, along with two of his other prized vehicles.

The house gets ostentatiously lit up by an integrated lighting system by Elan and can be controlled via a smartphone app. Not just this, the mansion also includes a bowling alley with FedEx-purple bench seats that double as a bar top. This room also serves as a trophy room, with various trophies and emptied champagne bottles embellishing the walls.

The undeniable beauty of the steel and glass elevator is noteworthy since it is a unique element that requires commercial contractors. The kitchen, however, has two triangular islands, dark walnut flooring, and an assembling of stainless steel appliances. There is also an outdoor barbecue area good for a warm and sunny day out grilling.

Last but not least, the mansion also flaunts a full-sized indoor basketball court, complete with LED scoreboards and a Denny Hamlin Racing logo. 

How much does Denny Hamlin’s house cost?

Hamlin purchased this property for a whopping $1.375 million in 2014. He then commenced to build a 30,000-square-foot mansion on this land.

To build a safe place for his children and to bring his dream home to life, he hired a team of experts. This included Thompson Custom Building Group, who worked closely with Hamlin on the design aspects of the house. Moreover, Elite Design Group and designer Scott Carpenter were also part of this project.

The precise cost of constructing this mansion is not available publicly, but estimates give an impression that it could have cost between $15 million to $20 million. This amount is based on the size of the property and the illustrious amenities that it includes.

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Scott Carpenter describes Denny Hamlin’s desires for his dream house

Scott Carpenter, the designer who worked on Denny Hamlin’s house, shared some insights into Hamlin’s expectations for his dream home. According to Carpenter, Hamlin wanted the whole design and the aesthetics to be clean, simple, and contemporary.

Hamlin’s inclination towards modern West Coast vibrations influenced the design of the house. It features large, white bricks and channels Malibu vibes in Cornelius. This design choice was intentional as Hamlin didn’t want the house to be trendy but more of a timeless design.

So, Hamlin’s desire for his dream house was to create a home that reflected his personality and lifestyle, and that has evidently been fulfilled.

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