245 Hales Wood Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517Tucked within the beautifully maintained 55+ community of Chapelwood, this all-brick home offers easy, comfortable living with a sense of privacy and calm from the moment you arrive. A charming covered front porch, framed by mature landscaping, sets a welcoming tone and hints at the bright, cheerful spaces inside. The generous foyer opens to a sunny kitchen and breakfast area featuring granite countertops, tile backsplash, ample cabinetry, and a center island with seating. The space feels open and connected, flowing effortlessly into the dining area and main living room. The living room features a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and generous wall space for artwork, with easy access to a screened porch overlooking a fenced, landscaped backyard and patio--a low-maintenance, peaceful spot to relax, soak up the sun, or enjoy time with family and friends. Just off the living area, a separate office or den offers a bright, comfortable spot for reading, writing, or quiet work. The main-floor owner's suite is tucked away for privacy and includes a spacious walk-in closet and a perfectly sized bath with a double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are located on the opposite side of the home. Upstairs, a light-filled loft with a sunny window seat and full bath provides a wonderfully flexible space to play, exercise or decompress. Set in a thoughtfully designed community with manicured landscaping and convenient location between Durham and Chapel Hill, this home offers a relaxed, low-maintenance lifestyle with spaces that feel fresh, easy, and ready to enjoy.
$775,000
4 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.18 acres
2,503 square feet
$310 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer
- Fencing Back Yard, Wood
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.18
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,503
- Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 10
- Association Amenities Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association Fee Frequency Monthly
- Association Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Other
- Senior Community Y/N Yes
- Tax Annual Amount 7390.96
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2010
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2010
- NeighborhoodChapelwood
- CountyDurham
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Creekside
- Middle SchoolDurham - Githens
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
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