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Chapel Hill, NC 27516Longing for an idyllic woodland sanctuary? This modern home with rustic charm is situated on a sprawling five-acre lot. Large decks and patios surround the home and provide space for both intimate and large gatherings.The brick floor and skylights in the rear sunroom will warm your feet as you cozy up with a book. Gaze out over your huge private yard where you and your friends and family can enjoy nature, wildlife, a fire pit, and even lawn games. Indoors the vaulted ceilings in the living room bring a spacious feel, and the wood-burning stove adds visual appeal and plenty of extra warmth if needed. The warmth of wood throughout the home adds to the outdoorsy charm, with a beautiful view from every window! The primary bedroom is downstairs and has its own entrance to a small covered patio. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has a covered balcony, and the other has a large closet with access to additional attic storage. Either room would make a great home office, and high speed internet is available for those that work from home. Big outdoor projects are no problem, as the large gravel driveway can hold many vehicles, and there is a carport for your use if you desire. The lighted shed is large enough to use as a workshop. Set up your personal homestead with a fenced in garden area and even a chicken coop! Heading out for a meal or shopping? In addition to the stores and restaurants at White Cross and 54, you are centrally located and have choices. This home is under 20 minutes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, under 20 minutes to Saxapahaw, and under 30 minutes to Pittsboro and Hillsborough. You are less than an hour from Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro so have many choices for fine dining, museums and performing arts within driving distance. This home is zoned for Orange County Schools. Hot water heater replaced 2021, new well pump 2021, new well pressure tank 2025, new roof 2025, gravel driveway regraded and refreshed 2025, interior paint 2025.
$550,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
5.13 acres
1,537 square feet
$358 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Carport Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Wood Siding
- Door Features Sliding Doors
- Exterior Features Balcony, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Playground
- Lot Size Acres 5.13
- Other Structures Poultry Coop, Shed(s)
- Parking Features Detached Carport, Drive Through, On Site, Gravel, Open, Additional Parking, Kitchen Level, Outside
- Patio And Porch Features Terrace, Side Porch, Front Porch, Deck, Screened
- Pool Features None
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,537
- Appliances Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Freezer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Heat Pump, Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Wood, Softwood, Tile, Ceramic Tile, Brick, Hardwood, Combination, Plank
- Heating Heat Pump, Wood Stove, Central
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Open Floorplan, Natural Woodwork, Bathtub Only, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Smooth Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Laundry Features Lower Level, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
- Rooms Total 10
- Association Amenities None
- Community Features None
- Lot Features Partially Cleared, Wooded, Back Yard, Secluded, Level
- Tax Annual Amount 3353.94
- Water Source Private, Well
- Year Built 1979
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1979
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolOrange - Grady Brown
- Middle SchoolOrange - A L Stanback
- High SchoolOrange - Cedar Ridge
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