House Description

A rustic ramble through twenty-eight picturesque acres of Piedmont forest in Chapel Hill suddenly reveals this singular and stunning cozy Brutalist home, perched over idyllic Neville creek encircling a secluded property surrounded by lush flora and fauna. Designed by revered local architect Louis Cherry, the house draws inspiration from the domestic architecture of modernist masters Le Corbusier and Carlo Scarpa with their emphasis on graceful functionality, industrial materials, and open spaces. A classic modernist deck house once stood on the building site; unfortunately, it could not be saved. For his vision of the new home, the owner fully embraced the concept of ruinenlust, leaving the abandoned brick chimney and former foundation to provide contrast and counterpoint, counterpoising these discrete derelict structures alongside the bold, clean lines of the new cantilevered concrete construction. The house is rich in materials that soften the industrial concrete framework, from the reclaimed 19th century wide-plank hardwood floors (each hand-stained for uniformity), to the inviting tactility of the burlap walls in the living room, to the design-forward Enzo Mari-esque plywood kitchen. These thoughtful details are further elevated by the sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows, which suffuse the expansive interior spaces with sunlight and shadowplay, reflecting flickering glimpses of the landscape outdoors onto the walls and across the floors. The house unfolds over three levels, including two bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom featuring Heath Ceramics tiles, Duravit sinks and Hansgrohe faucets. The library sitting room, which could double as a third bedroom, is just off the long corridor overlooking the front courtyard. The heart of the home is the open entertaining space, with ample room for an oversized dining table, and the deep sunken living room, with its impressive fireplace hearth and custom built-in cabinetry. The stairs lead up to a third level and open out onto a spacious screened-in porch and an open rooftop deck that offers a tree-house vista of the surrounding scenic woodlands. A network of trails weaves through the property, leading to a magnolia grove established by the former owners of the original deck house, who were expert rare magnolia specimen collectors. It's an outdoor space perfect for peaceful contemplation, parties, or even pastoral weddings. This dreamy location is surprisingly only 3 miles from downtown Carrboro, where you can frequent all the best bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and grocery stores in the area. This remarkable home is truly incomparable, utterly unlike any other in the Triangle.

Highlights

Listed by Samantha Greaves , 919-448-5079 Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham , 919-999-8482. Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage

28.44

Year Built

2015

County

Orange

Neighborhood

Not in a Subdivision

Listing ID

10164346

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

▪ Bedrooms:2
▪ Bathrooms:3
▪ Full Bathrooms:2
▪ 1/2 Bathrooms:1

Appliances:Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Range, Instant Hot Water, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener

Air Cond:Central Air

Fireplaces:

Floor:Hardwood,Tile

Above Ground Sq Ft:2924

Below Ground Sq Ft:0

Basement:Concrete,Storage Space

Other:Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,High Ceilings,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Dining Room Combination,Open Floorplan,Separate Shower,Smart Home,Smart Thermostat,Sound System,Storage,Walk-In Shower

Other:Well

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Payment Breakdown

Principal Interest

$12,549

Taxes

$776

Home Price

$2,500,000

Home Price

Loan Details

30 yrs

6.43%

Interest Rate

Loan Type

Down Payment

20%

$500,000

Down Payment

Down Payment %

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Monthly Price:

$12,549.43

Principal

Taxes

	Principal	Taxes	HOA	Total
Monthly	$12,549.43	$775.62	$0.00	$13,325.05
Yearly	$150,593.16	$9,307.42	$0.00	$159,900.58
Total	$4,517,794.90	$279,222.60	$0.00	$4,797,017.50