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Hillsborough, NC 27278Welcome home to 223 Empress Road, a beautifully designed three-story residence located in the highly sought-after Waterstone neighborhood. Ideally situated just minutes from I-40, UNC Hillsborough Hospital, downtown Hillsborough, and a short drive to downtown Durham or Chapel Hill, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, accessibility, and lifestyle. Step inside to discover a thoughtful floor plan with timeless finishes and quality craftsmanship throughout. The main level features hardwood flooring, a private office with French doors, and stylish built-in bookcases. The open-concept layout seamlessly connects the kitchen, living room, and dining room, creating an ideal space for entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen is designed to impress, with a gas range, an expansive center island, and pantry. The living room centers around a gas-log fireplace with side cabinets and shelving, adding warmth and character to the space. On the second floor, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and a conveniently located laundry room. The owner's suite offers luxury and comfort with a tray ceiling, large walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bathroom featuring a garden soaking tub and a stand-alone tile shower. The two secondary bedrooms share a full hall bathroom. The third floor offers remarkable flexibility with a private fourth bedroom, a full bath, walk in closet and a charming window seat with built in cubbies This space is ideal as a guest suite, bonus room, teen retreat, or dedicated creative space. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a fully fenced backyard, a covered flagstone patio, and a flat driveway and lot that offer convenience and ease. The two-car garage provides ample storage functionality and electric car charger. Neighborhood pool, playground and miles of sidewalks. 223 Empress Road is more than just a home—it is a lifestyle. With its open floor plan, thoughtful design, and unbeatable location close to major conveniences, this property is ready to welcome its next chapter.
$615,000
4 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.17 acres
2,692 square feet
$228 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Fencing Fenced
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.17
- Parking Features Garage Faces Front, Paved, Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Patio, Covered, Porch, Rear Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,692
- Appliances Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
- Cooling Zoned
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Great Room
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood, Carpet, Tile
- Heating Zoned, Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Soaking Tub, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Bookcases, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Shower, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
- Laundry Features Upper Level
- Rooms Total 9
- Association Amenities Pool, Clubhouse
- Association Fee Frequency Semi-Annually
- Association Fee Includes Unknown
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Street Lights, Park, Pool, Playground
- Lot Features Back Yard, Hardwood Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 7422.51
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2015
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2015
- NeighborhoodWaterstone
- CountyOrange
- AreaHillsborough
- Elementary SchoolOrange - New Hope
- Middle SchoolOrange - A L Stanback
- High SchoolOrange - Cedar Ridge
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