12928 Morehead
Chapel Hill, NC 27517The views alone are worth the visit. Perched at one of the highest elevations in Governors Club, this standout estate captures long-range views stretching toward Jordan Lake, a setting rarely found in the Triangle. Walls of windows throughout the main living spaces perfectly frame the breathtaking scenery from nearly every angle, flooding the home with natural light from morning to evening. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, the layout gives everyone room to breathe, whether you need a dedicated work-from-home setup that stays tucked away from everyday living, space for extended family, or a flex room to make entirely your own. The current media room with its adjacent entertaining bar is a natural fit for a home theater, a game room, or your ideal gathering space. And the finished walkout basement takes flexibility even further; complete with a kitchenette and generous living space, it's ready for multigenerational living, extended guest stays, or whatever vision you bring to it, a golf simulator, a private fitness center, a creative studio. The canvas is yours! The big-ticket items are already done for peace of mind: a newer roof (2024), updated HVAC systems (2026), and fresh interior and exterior paint. Additional highlights make everyday life seamless and smart: a 5-zone irrigation system, a thoughtfully planted garden, featuring roses, gardenias, peonies, and more! An invisible dog fence and a WiFi-enabled garage door (compatible with Tesla's auto open/close feature) round out the home's modern conveniences. Located within Governors Club, home to the Jack Nicklaus 27-Hole Signature Series Golf Course and the Triangle's only gated golf community with 24-hour staffed security. A setting this special is rare to find and impossible to fully capture through photos alone.
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- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials See Remarks
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.65
- Parking Features Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,038
- Basement Finished, Crawl Space
- Below Grade Finished Area 791
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Rooms Total 1
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Road Maintenance
- Association Y/N Yes
- Tax Annual Amount 6258.2
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1996
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1996
- NeighborhoodGovernors Club
- CountyChatham
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChatham - North Chatham Elementary
- Middle SchoolChatham - Margaret B Pollard
- High SchoolChatham - Seaforth
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