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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 Concrete, Wood Siding, Stone, Block
- Exterior Features Courtyard, Private Yard, Garden, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Storage, Other
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 3.9
- Other Structures Garage(s), Workshop, Storage
- Parking Features Garage Door Opener, Garage, Off Street, Driveway, Gravel, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Additional Parking, Attached
- Patio And Porch Features Terrace, Deck
- Pool Features Private, Indoor, See Remarks, Other
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 5,708
- Appliances Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher
- Basement Exterior Entry, Workshop, Walk-Up Access, Concrete, Daylight, Heated, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Block, Storage Space
- Below Grade Finished Area 652
- Cooling Central Air, Multi Units, Zoned
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Propane, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Zoned, Central
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bookcases, Built-in Features, Track Lighting, Pantry, Walk-In Shower, In-Law Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Master Downstairs, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Recessed Lighting, Storage
- Laundry Features Lower Level, Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 10
- Window Features Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
- Lot Features Many Trees, Landscaped, Secluded, Native Plants, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Views, Back Yard, Private, Front Yard, Partially Cleared, Wooded, Gentle Sloping
- 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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