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Chapel Hill, NC 27517Luxurious estate on a private 1.28-acre lot w/PRIVACY and Natural beauty, landscaped by Mother Nature!Relax. Enjoy the VIEW! In Governors Club, w/27-hole, Jack Nicklaus golf course, this custom brick estate balances timeless architecture w/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. (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 Primary BR 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 provides 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 your private sanctuary. ''Healthy home'' enhancements include MERV-16 air filtration, WH water system, advanced insulation/ductwork, and encapsulated crawlspace. Add'l updates: improved Primary Bath, fan light kits, electrical. Plus, removal of interior columns, new exterior railings, a crystal chandelier, Ring doorbell, new garage door motor, improved irrigation, HVAC (2nd Level)and furnace, refreshed landscaping and back porch, and a new integrated alarm/fire/smoke system. Close to UNC, Duke, RTP, and RDU Airport.
$1,475,000
5 bedrooms
4 full, 1 half bathrooms
1.28 acres
5,214 square feet
$283 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Features Private Yard
- Fencing None
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 1.28
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio
- Pool Features None
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,373
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal
- Basement Daylight, Finished, Walk-Out Access
- 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 Bookcases, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Main Level, Sink
- Rooms Total 1
- Window Features Double Pane Windows
- Association Amenities Dog Park, Gated
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Road Maintenance, Storm Water Maintenance
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Features Back Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, 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 - North Chatham Elementary
- Middle SchoolChatham - Margaret B Pollard
- High SchoolChatham - Seaforth
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