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Chapel Hill, NC 27517**BACK ON THE MARKET — NO FAULT OF THE SELLER!** **THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL PRESERVE AT JORDAN LAKE HOME!** Set on an **exceptional private lot of more than 20,000 square feet**, this custom-built **4-bedroom, 4-bath Parade of Homes Gold Award winner** delivers distinctive architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and spaces you simply won't find in a cookie-cutter home. From the moment you walk through the door, the **dramatic curved walls, custom architectural details, rich hardwoods, and three fireplaces** immediately set this home apart. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers the perfect combination of **grand gathering spaces and private retreats**, making it equally impressive for entertaining and comfortable everyday living. The **first-floor primary suite** provides a peaceful retreat, while the private home office and cozy sitting room offer flexibility for today's lifestyle. Upstairs, spacious secondary bedrooms feature generous closets, a convenient **second-floor laundry chute**, and a large **media room** ready for movie nights, gaming, or entertaining. Then step outside and discover what may become your favorite room of the house—the **expansive screened porch with its own fireplace**, overlooking a beautifully private backyard and creating an incredible indoor-outdoor living experience. Add an **oversized 3-car garage** with room for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop, and you have the space and flexibility buyers are searching for. Located just minutes from **Jordan Lake** and The Preserve's **18-hole Davis Love III Signature Golf Course**, you're surrounded by opportunities for golf, boating, hiking, dining, and enjoying everything Chapel Hill has to offer. **Award-winning design. A truly private 20,000+ square-foot lot. Three fireplaces. First-floor primary. Screened porch. Three-car garage. Jordan Lake. Golf. Chapel Hill.** Homes with this combination of features, craftsmanship, and setting rarely come along. **If you've been waiting for something truly special in The Preserve, this is the one you need to see.** 2 Water Heaters - One in the House is in 2nd Floor back Closet to the left. One is in the Crawl Space. Both 2020. This house was under contract for 30 days but buyers could not sell their home in time. We have reports to share on HVAC, Structure, Roof, Electric Panels and Window (One needs glass replaced due to broken seal) - Credit provided.
$1,015,000
4 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.46 acres
4,671 square feet
$217 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Carport Y/N No
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Fiber Cement, Stone, Vertical Siding, Asphalt, Board & Batten Siding
- Exterior Features Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Fencing None
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.46
- Parking Features Garage Faces Side, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Rear Porch, Enclosed, Covered, Front Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,671
- Appliances Washer/Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Cooktop - Down, Built-In Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Below Grade Finished Area 0
- Cooling Central Air, Zoned
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Stone, Masonry, Gas Log, Glass Doors, Living Room
- Fireplaces Total 3
- Flooring Hardwood, Wood, Carpet
- Heating Fireplace(s), Zoned, Heat Pump, None
- Heating Y/N No
- Interior Features High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Primary Downstairs, Bookcases, Granite Counters, Crown Molding, Pantry, Built-in Features
- Laundry Features Main Level
- Rooms Total 14
- Window Features Insulated Windows
- Association Amenities Playground, Basketball Court, Pool, Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s)
- Association Fee Frequency Semi-Annually
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Playground, Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Tennis Court(s), Curbs
- Lot Features Level
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 6555.45
- Water Source Community Water
- Waterfront Y/N No
- Year Built 2004
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2004
- NeighborhoodThe Preserve at Jordan Lake
- CountyChatham
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChatham - North Chatham Elementary
- Middle SchoolChatham - Margaret B Pollard Middle School
- High SchoolChatham - Seaforth High School
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker - HPW. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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