1008 Dawes Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Tucked away in the woods and set back from the street, this enchanting Westwood cottage offers rare privacy just moments from the heart of Chapel Hill. Within walking distance to downtown CH and the UNC campus, this recently remodeled home perfectly balances timeless charm with modern updates. Warm and welcoming, the interior showcases stunning original heart pine and red oak floors, abundant natural light, and a layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The transformed kitchen is a true highlight, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a classic subway tile backsplash. A cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace creates the perfect gathering space, while thoughtfully preserved original details throughout the home add character and authenticity you simply can't replicate. Step outside to a beautifully executed, private landscape complete with stone walls, a tranquil water feature, stone patios, and a spacious screened porch -- ideal for morning coffee, evening entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful wooded setting. Charming, private, and walkable to everything Chapel Hill has to offer, this special cottage is truly a rare find.
$625,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.36 acres
1,853 square feet
$337 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Wood Siding, Lap Siding
- Exterior Features Private Yard, Garden
- Lot Size Acres 0.36
- Parking Features Parking Pad, Shared Driveway, Driveway, Off Street
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Porch, Patio
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,853
- Basement Unfinished
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet, In Hall, Main Level
- Rooms Total 12
- Lot Features Landscaped, Secluded, Hardwood Trees, Many Trees, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 7597.58
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1932
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1932
- NeighborhoodWestwood
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolCH/Carrboro - Carrboro
- Middle SchoolCH/Carrboro - Smith
- High SchoolCH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
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