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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,862 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,042
Subdivision Rocky Ridge
MLS Listing ID 10125901
Style House
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,862
Year Built 1939
Annual Tax Amount $20,592
Lot Size 2.420 Acres
Acres 2.42
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Triangle MLS
Property Description
Enter the home through a charming oversized Dutch door into a gracious foyer. The original parlor, now a library and music room, has built-in bookcases and leads to a spacious family room. Rich, original hardwood floors with a timeless grain anchor the home's historic charm and natural light streams through the true divided light windows. The house stands as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of a bygone era. The built-in breakfront in the butler pantry offers an elegant secondary workspace for food and drink preparation and the corner china cabinet in the formal dining room provides a luxurious display for special china, glassware, or serving pieces. The bookcases throughout the house are evidence of the original owners' academic pursuits; Dr. Brown was the Dean of the School of Public Health and Dr. Fletcher Green was recognized as the most influential historian of the South of his generation. The charming living room has a recessed bay window with a window seat overlooking the park-like grounds and a second Dutch door leads to the patio and terraced gardens. On cold winter nights the wood-burning fireplace will keep you warm and cozy and there is even a stack of seasoned oak ready for the upcoming winter! Two bedrooms, including one with the original knotty pine paneling, share a Jack and Jill bathroom complete with vintage blue tile. The spacious primary bedroom has double closets and an ensuite bathroom. The home office is tucked away at the top of the landing and has a commanding view of the of the property. The sunroom is fully enclosed, and serves as a delightful three seasons room. There is a walk-up attic that runs the length of the house and a basement.
The land is a true gem! Over 300 linear feet of frontage on Laurel Hill Road, the property offers both landscaped and natural areas. Stately oaks and hickories mixed with lower-ground canopies and evergreens provide a peaceful setting and a habitat for deer, owls, foxes, hawks, and a variety of songbirds. The concrete pool serves as the central hub for summer recreation and outdoor fun. It's an absolute delight to sit outside and listen to the quarter-hour chimes from the Bell Tower, the sounds of the Marching Tar Heels practicing and the eruption of sound from the football and baseball games. The backyard borders the UNC Outdoor Education Center with 67 acres of hiking and running trails, mountain bike paths, an 18 hole disc golf course, and tennis and volleyball courts.
With only 4 owners in almost a century the house is ready for its next chapter! Room for expansion and ready for renovation or redevelopment. Truly one of the most significant properties in Chapel Hill, this is an opportunity that comes just once in a generation!
Location
State NC
County Orange
Direction From Fordham: Take Raleigh Road exit. Left on Country Club. Right on Laurel Hill Road. House is 1/2 way down the hill on the left.
Rooms
Other Rooms • Primary Bedroom: 13 x 15.6 (Upper)
• Bedroom 2: 14 x 15.6 (Upper)
• Bedroom 3: 13 x 16 (Upper)
• Dining Room: 14.2 x 15.6 (Main)
• Kitchen: 11.6 x 15.3 (Main)
Basement Concrete, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Interior
Interior Features Bidet, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Shower
Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Built-In Electric Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Washer
Laundry In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden, Rain Gutters
Pool In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Private
Utilities Available Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
View Garden, Pool, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio
Garage No
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private
Faces From Fordham: Take Raleigh Road exit. Left on Country Club. Right on Laurel Hill Road. House is 1/2 way down the hill on the left.
Story 3
Foundation Block, Brick/Mortar, Combination
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Cottage
Level or Stories 3
Structure Type Brick
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Ch/Carrboro - Glenwood
Middle Schools Ch/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
High Schools Ch/Carrboro - Chapel Hill
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 9788848122
Special Listing Condition Standard
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