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Chapel Hill, NC 27516WELCOME HOME to your very own 4.5 Acre Oasis where Mother Nature provides the backdrop with breathtaking pond views that greet you daily and can be enjoyed from both inside and out! Experience the perfect blend of natural beauty, serene seclusion, and everyday convenience on this extraordinary estate with county taxes and still districted for the highly sought-after Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this light-filled, one-level brick ranch offers exceptional flexibility for today's lifestyle, including ideal multi-generational living opportunities. Designed with a thoughtful connection to its surroundings, the home embraces natural light, scenic views, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Relax on the cozy side screened porch, the extensive rear open deck or the front porch swing overlooking the pond, creating the perfect place to unwind in every season. The picturesque 4.5-acre setting features mature trees, expansive open spaces, and gently rolling land, providing endless possibilities for gardening, hobby farming, horses, recreation, or simply enjoying spectacular sunsets and incredible stargazing under wide-open skies. A spacious two-car garage with workshop offers additional flexibility for projects, storage, or hobbies. Enjoy the tranquility of a true country estate without sacrificing convenience—just 6-7 minutes from downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Properties offering this level of privacy, acreage, versatility, and location are exceptionally rare. This is more than a home—it's a lifestyle and a legacy waiting to be enjoyed for generations.
$975,000
4 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
4.49 acres
2,270 square feet
$430 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick
- Exterior Features Barbecue, Garden, Outdoor Grill, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 4.49
- Other Structures Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad, Storage
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Structure Type House, Multi Family, Site Built
- Water Body Name Privately Owned
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,270
- Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Softener
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Gas, Gas Log, Living Room
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant, None
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features In Bathroom, Inside, Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Rooms Total 9
- Community Features None
- Lot Features Back Yard, Cleared, Farm, Few Trees, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Near Public Transit, Open Lot, Partially Cleared, Pond on Lot, Private, Views, Waterfront, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 5703.84
- Water Source Well
- Waterfront Y/N Yes
- Year Built 1961
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1961
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Northside Elementary School
- Middle SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
- High SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro High School
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