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Chapel Hill, NC 27516DISCOVER the RARE & UNIQUE blend of your new stone-accented CONTEMPORARY RETREAT tucked in the woods on approx 4 ACRES *An extraordinary home that welcomes all & was designed w/ an acute awareness of its relationship to the environment & surrounding elements! *Nestled among a multitude of exquisite trees and greenery with a path to a winding creek at the rear of the property - listen to the gentle melodies of flowing water by your own peaceful sanctuary *Mostly 1-LEVEL, this home is a showcase for convenient, relaxed living, all while enjoying nature & nourishing family or friends *Drive down the meandering tree lined driveway to arrive at your private oasis, just 10 minutes from downtown Chapel Hill/Carrboro *Spacious inside & out with WALLS of WINDOWS allowing ample natural light, while creating panoramic views of Mother Nature's best! *Artfully designed with a soothing flow of sweeping curves and fluid lines *The former indoor swimming pool has been thoughtfully reimagined into a spacious, flexible area perfect for a solarium / studio / art / dance / yoga / office or recreation room - basically it can be a flex space for you to create what is best for you! *With existing infrastructure still in place, it can even be returned to an indoor swimming pool OR beneath the floor lies a hidden stairway leading to what could be a one-of-a-kind wine cellar in what once was the deep end :) *Any dancers or ballet in the house? Another versatile room offers an inspiring space for growing minds and moving feet *Music and/or movie fanatics? Enjoy this dedicated and thoughtfully crafted space acoustically designed to enhance sound quality where performance and relaxation meet in style *A creatively designed bonus room with private balcony above the garage awaits *Separate ''kiln'' house for all your arts & crafts can also make for a great workshop or other hobbies + another storage type house could be updated into a cool kids play house or additional storage *Whole-house generator *County taxes + Chapel Hill Schools *A truly exceptional home with room to live, create & thrive!
$1,375,000
3 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
3.9 acres
6,360 square feet
$216 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Stone, Concrete, Wood Siding, Block
- Exterior Features Private Yard, Lighting, Garden, Other, Courtyard, Storage, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 3.9
- Other Structures Workshop, Storage, Garage(s)
- Parking Features Concrete, Gravel, Additional Parking, Off Street, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Terrace
- Pool Features Indoor, See Remarks, Other, Private
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 5,708
- Appliances Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Basement Workshop, Concrete, Walk-Out Access, Block, Partially Finished, Walk-Up Access, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Heated, Daylight, Storage Space
- Below Grade Finished Area 652
- Cooling Zoned, Central Air, Multi Units
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Wood Burning, Family Room
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Zoned, Propane, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Central
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features High Ceilings, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Soaking Tub, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Dual Closets, Recessed Lighting, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Shower, Separate Shower, Storage, In-Law Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Track Lighting, High Speed Internet, Bookcases, Smooth Ceilings, Granite Counters, Built-in Features
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Lower Level
- Rooms Total 10
- Window Features Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
- Lot Features Wooded, Native Plants, Garden, Views, Front Yard, Landscaped, Gentle Sloping, Secluded, Partially Cleared, Hardwood Trees, Many Trees, Back Yard, Private
- Tax Annual Amount 719524
- Water Source Well
- Year Built 1985
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1985
- NeighborhoodOctober Woods
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolCH/Carrboro - Northside
- Middle SchoolCH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
- High SchoolCH/Carrboro - Carrboro
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