540 Patterson Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Rare opportunity in Chatham County! Discover unmatched privacy and natural beauty with this 16± acre estate featuring wooded trails, streams, and a landscaped yard—all just steps from Briar Chapel and minutes from Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, UNC, and Duke. At the heart of the property is a charming farmhouse-style home on 5.4 acres, flanked by two additional wooded lots for a total of 16± acres of serenity. Offering 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a cozy wood-burning stove, this home blends comfort with endless potential. A private office upstairs makes working from home a breeze. Step outside and enjoy the peaceful setting: meander along wooded trails, gather around the stream, or simply relax on the porch while listening to the sounds of nature. Whether you envision a family home, a retirement retreat, or an adventure-filled homestead, this property offers the space and seclusion to bring your dreams to life. Conveniently close to shopping, dining, and medical facilities while still feeling worlds away, this one-of-a-kind property combines quiet seclusion with everyday convenience. Home is being sold AS IS. Schedule your private tour today and experience the charm of this unique estate! Private drive—please, no drive-by's.
$850,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
2,600 square feet
$327 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials HardiPlank Type, See Remarks, Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated
- Door Features French Doors
- Exterior Features Garden, Storage, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Private Yard
- Parking Features Unpaved, Private, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Side Porch, Front Porch
- Structure Type Site Built, House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,600
- Appliances Free-Standing Electric Range, Water Purifier, Exhaust Fan, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Heat Pump, Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Wood Burning Stove, Living Room
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, See Remarks, Hardwood
- Heating Wood Stove, Hot Water, Heat Pump
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Shower, Separate Shower, Water Closet, Storage, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Tile Counters, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Data
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet, In Kitchen, See Remarks
- Rooms Total 12
- Window Features Insulated Windows, Screens
- Lot Features Secluded, Hardwood Trees, Sloped, Cleared, Landscaped, Back Yard, Private, Wooded, Many Trees, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Flag Lot, Corners Marked, See Remarks, Front Yard, Subdivided, Views
- Tax Annual Amount 5055.17
- Water Source Well, Private
- Year Built 1990
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1990
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyChatham
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChatham - Chatham Grove
- Middle SchoolChatham - Margaret B Pollard
- High SchoolChatham - Seaforth
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