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Chapel Hill, NC 27517On a private 1.28-acre lot in Governors Club, home to 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus golf course, this custom brick estate balances timeless architecture with high-end updates. Versatile floor plan focuses on MAIN LEVEL LIVING: A soaring Living Room (filled w/sunlight!) opens to the reimagined kitchen, w/Thermador, Monogram/Bosch appliances, expansive island. (See the ''special side door'' that makes bringing in the groceries from the car so easy). The Executive Office (or Den) is your private place! The main-level primary suite impresses with tray ceilings and spa-like comfort. Versatile floor plan treats family like guests with 3 BRs on 2nd level. Finished daylight Lower Level provide versatile space w/Family Room (Hobbie Rm? or 5th BR ?). Plus, Full Bath,Fitness, and 3-car garage. Step outside:The stone terrace w/European fountain creates a private outdoor sanctuary. The home features ''healthy home'' enhancements including MERV-16 air filtration, WH water system, advanced insulation/ductwork, and encapsulated crawlspace. Add'l updates include: upgraded fan light kits, enhanced electrical, removal of interior columns, new exterior railings, a phenomenal crystal designer chandelier, Ring doorbell, new garage door motor, improved irrigation, HVAC (2nd Level)and furnace, refreshed landscaping, refurbished back porch, and a new integrated alarm/fire/smoke system. Close to UNC, Duke, RTP, and RDU Airport.
$1,650,000
4 bedrooms
4 full, 1 half bathrooms
1.28 acres
5,214 square feet
$316 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Features Private Yard
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 1.28
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,373
- Appliances Disposal, Dishwasher
- Basement Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished
- Below Grade Finished Area 841
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood
- Heating Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Pantry, Kitchen Island, High Ceilings, Chandelier, Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer
- Laundry Features Sink, Main Level
- Rooms Total 1
- Window Features Double Pane Windows, Blinds
- Association Amenities Dog Park, Gated
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Storm Water Maintenance, Road Maintenance
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Lot Features Landscaped, Back Yard, Private
- Tax Annual Amount 9744
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2000
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2000
- NeighborhoodGovernors Club
- CountyChatham
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChatham - N Chatham
- Middle SchoolChatham - Margaret B Pollard
- High SchoolChatham - Seaforth
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