279 Box Turtle Trail
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
1537 sqft | 3 beds | 2 baths | 5.13 acres | #10080327
Description
--Multiple Offers Received. Offer Deadline, Sunday 3/9 at 10am--
Longing for an idyllic woodland sanctuary? This modern home with rustic charm is situated on a sprawling five-acre lot. Large decks and patios surround the home and provide space for both intimate and large gatherings.The brick floor and skylights in the rear sunroom will warm your feet as you cozy up with a book. Gaze out over your huge private yard where you and your friends and family can enjoy nature, wildlife, a fire pit, and even lawn games. Indoors the vaulted ceilings in the living room bring a spacious feel, and the wood-burning stove adds visual appeal and plenty of extra warmth if needed. The warmth of wood throughout the home adds to the outdoorsy charm, with a beautiful view from every window! The primary bedroom is downstairs and has its own entrance to a small covered patio. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has a covered balcony, and the other has a large closet with access to additional attic storage. Either room would make a great home office, and high speed internet is available for those that work from home. Big outdoor projects are no problem, as the large gravel driveway can hold many vehicles, and there is a carport for your use if you desire. The lighted shed is large enough to use as a workshop. Set up your personal homestead with a fenced in garden area and even a chicken coop! Heading out for a meal or shopping? In addition to the stores and restaurants at White Cross and 54, you are centrally located and have choices. This home is under 20 minutes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, under 20 minutes to Saxapahaw, and under 30 minutes to Pittsboro and Hillsborough. You are less than an hour from Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro so have many choices for fine dining, museums and performing arts within driving distance. This home is zoned for Orange County Schools. Hot water heater replaced 2021, new well pump and pressure tank in 2025, new roof 2025, gravel driveway regraded and refreshed 2025, interior paint 2025.
Interior Details
- InteriorBathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master
- Fireplaces1
Heating & Cooling
- HeatingCentral, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
- CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
Beds & Baths
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Full Baths2
Property Details
- Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Level, Partially Cleared, Secluded, Wooded
- Lot DescriptionBack Yard, Level, Partially Cleared, Secluded, Wooded
- Exterior FeaturesBalcony, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Exterior MaterialsBalcony, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- ViewTrees/Woods
- Stories1
Measurements
- Acres5.13
- Square Feet1537
Parking
- Parking FeaturesAdditional Parking, Detached Carport, Drive Through, Gravel, Kitchen Level, On Site, Open, Outside
- Parking TypeCarport
Construction Details
- StyleModern, Rustic
- Basement DescriptionCrawl Space
- Property TypePurchase
- Basement1
Condition
- Year Built1979
Material information
- RoofShingle
Utilities / Energy Details
- Utility FeaturesCable Available, Electricity Connected, Septic Connected
- Utility SourcePrivate, Well
- Sewer InformationSeptic Tank
Community and Neighborhood Details
- SubdivisionNot in a Subdivision
Location
- Middle SchoolOrange - A L Stanback
- Elementary SchoolOrange - Grady Brown
- High SchoolOrange - Cedar Ridge
- CountyOrange
Financial Details
- Taxes Annual$3,310
Other
- MLS #10080327
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Listing Courtesy
Listing Agent: Kelly Alexander (#97058)
Listing Office: Flex Realty (#76384)
Listing Courtesy (Buyer)
Buyer's Agent: Claire Pope (#102290)
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