3110 Carriage Trail
Hillsborough, NC 27278You know you've landed somewhere special when a joke like, "I guess I'll head back down the mountain now," actually lands as you walk out the front door. Set on 1.27 wooded acres in a sweet little pocket of a neighborhood surrounding a lake, this custom home was designed by Leonard Vogel and built by Jeff Hopper to take full advantage of its setting. Huge windows frame wooded views in nearly every direction, creating the sense of being tucked deep into nature while remaining just minutes from downtown Hillsborough, Durham, Chapel Hill, and major highways. This isn't just a house in a neighborhood. It's a setting. Part of what makes this setting so special is that it extends beyond the property itself to include Lake Overlook and the small community that surrounds it. With 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, two living rooms, an office, multiple flex spaces, a 2-car garage, abundant storage, and over 3,600 square feet, this home offers an unusual amount of flexibility, all wrapped in a design that's deeply connected to its surroundings. Reclaimed heart pine floors, ceilings ranging from 9 to 12 feet, two stone fireplaces, fresh paint throughout, and thoughtful custom construction give the home a sense of substance and craftsmanship that is difficult to replicate. Outside, you'll find a deck, three patios (including a covered patio overlooking a fenced side yard), and a fire pit nestled among the trees. The property feels larger than its acreage thanks to the thoughtful siting of the home, which creates a surprising sense of privacy while keeping neighbors comfortably nearby. Add Brumley Nature Preserve right next door, a quick trip to Broken Spoke Farm for seasonal soft-serve and fresh veggies, plus easy access to Hillsborough, Duke, and UNC, and you start to understand why places like this rarely come along. Some properties can be summarized. Others need to be experienced. 3110 Carriage Trail falls firmly into the second category.
$845,000
3 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
1.27 acres
3,648 square feet
$232 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Cedar
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing Partial
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 1.27
- Parking Features Driveway, Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Deck, Patio
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,079
- Appliances Dishwasher, Down Draft, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Basement Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,569
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Basement, Living Room
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 12
- Window Features Blinds, Low-Emissivity Windows
- Lot Features Back Yard, Landscaped, Many Trees, Private
- Tax Annual Amount 4651.99
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2004
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2004
- NeighborhoodStrayhorn Hills
- CountyOrange
- AreaHillsborough
- Elementary SchoolOrange - New Hope Elementary
- Middle SchoolOrange - A L Stanback Middle
- High SchoolOrange - Cedar Ridge High
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