5005 Mill Hill Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27517Spacious 5 bedroom home in Durham with multiple living areas. Tucked away in a quiet Durham neighborhood, this stunning transitional home blends elegance, space, and natural beauty. A grand two-story entry welcomes you with a vaulted ceiling and a dramatic wall of windows that fills the home with light from the moment you step inside. Offering five bedrooms--or four plus a private study--this home provides exceptional flexibility. With three full bathrooms upstairs and an additional full bath on the main level, there's room for everyone to live comfortably. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a tray ceiling, three oversized windows, and a killer walk-in closet. The spa-like en-suite bath that was remodeled in 2025 includes a freestanding soaking tub, a separate glass-enclosed shower, and dual vanities. Upstairs bedrooms are generously sized, each with plush new carpeting and walk-in closets. At the heart of the home, the beautifully designed kitchen features ample counter seating, a bright breakfast nook, and seamless flow into the inviting family room with a gas fireplace and rear staircase--perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Formal living and dining rooms add elegance and versatility, while large windows throughout the home create a bright, airy feel. Fresh, new interior paint makes this home shine. Step outside to a spectacular screened porch overlooking a meticulously landscaped, irrigated half-acre lot. The fenced backyard backs to protected Army Corps land and scenic New Hope Creek, offering rare privacy and a peaceful, natural backdrop. Additional highlights include a three-car garage with a spacious storage room and a convenient mudroom/laundry area just inside the garage entrance.
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Garden, Lighting, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation
- Fencing Back Yard, Other
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.47
- Other Structures None
- Parking Features Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio, Screened
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,805
- Appliances Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer, Water Heater
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Electric, Gas, Heat Pump
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
- Heating Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 13
- Window Features Double Pane Windows
- Association Amenities Other
- Association Fee Frequency Quarterly
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 9218.44
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2007
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2007
- NeighborhoodTrenton
- CountyDurham
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Creekside
- Middle SchoolDurham - Githens
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
Listing courtesy of Peak, Swirles & Cavallito. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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