740 Cedar Brook Way Chapel Hill, NC 27516
2 Beds
3 Baths
2,924 SqFt
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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 2,924 sqft
Price per Sqft $854
Subdivision Not In A Subdivision
MLS Listing ID 10164346
Style Site Built
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,924
Year Built 2015
Annual Tax Amount $9,307
Lot Size 28.440 Acres
Acres 28.44
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Triangle MLS
Property Description
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.
Location
State NC
County Orange
Zoning RB
Direction It's a hop, skip, and jump from downtown Carrboro, take Main St west towards Jones Ferry, cross over University Lake, turn right onto Cedar Brook Way.
Rooms
Other Rooms • Primary Bedroom: 153 x 177 (Second)
• Bedroom 2: 129 x 195 (Main)
• Dining Room: 15 x 236 (Main)
• Kitchen: 237 x 225 (Main)
• Other: 165 x 1, 211 (Third)
Basement Concrete, Storage Space
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Interior
Interior Features 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
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Window Features Aluminum Frames,Skylight(s)
Appliance 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
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Storage, Uncovered Courtyard
Fence None
View Y/N Yes
View Creek/Stream, Forest, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Membrane
Street Surface Gravel
Porch Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Garage No
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Native Plants, Orchard(s), Partially Cleared, Private, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Views, Wooded
Faces It's a hop, skip, and jump from downtown Carrboro, take Main St west towards Jones Ferry, cross over University Lake, turn right onto Cedar Brook Way.
Story 3
Foundation Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Modern
Level or Stories 3
Structure Type Concrete
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Ch/Carrboro - Mcdougle
Middle Schools Ch/Carrboro - Mcdougle
High Schools Ch/Carrboro - Chapel Hill
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 9768506679
Special Listing Condition Standard
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