1269 Manns Chapel Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312Once a private retreat for Chesterfield Tobacco Company gatherings, this home is nestled in a wooded 0.85-acre lot with waterfront access to a stocked pond. In the 1970s, it was part of an enclave of A-frame homes, made famous in Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie, a book about the area by the owner of Oasis Tea Café. Home offers 1,395 total finished sq ft, with 1,065 sq ft meeting ANSI guidelines. The finished attic provides 330 sq ft of functional space, ideal for a guest space, office, or studio, with a peaceful pond view. The spacious kitchen features modern appliances, butcher block counters, and hardwood floors, with abundant natural light. A large deck off the kitchen is great for entertaining, and includes a hot tub. The property includes a small A-frame structure and two sheds for storage or a workshop. Located halfway between Chapel Hill/Carrboro and downtown Pittsboro, with easy access to Briar Chapel, Jordan Lake, and trails, this home offers privacy, history, and convenience.
$385,000
2 bedrooms
1 full
bathrooms
0.85 acres
1,065 square feet
$362 per square foot
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1978
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyChatham
- AreaPittsboro
- Elementary SchoolChatham - Perry Harrison
- Middle SchoolChatham - Margaret B Pollard
- High SchoolChatham - Northwood
Listing courtesy of Chosen Real Estate Group. © 2024 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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- Property Features
- Construction Materials Glass, Block, Concrete, Wood Siding, Brick, Batts Insulation, Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Cedar
- Lot Size Acres 0.85
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,065
- Cooling Heat Pump, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Concrete, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Heating Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Central, Electric
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Rooms Total 5
- Tax Annual Amount 1680
- Water Source Private, Well
- Year Built 1978
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