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$1,290,000
6 Days On Site

117 Carolina Forest Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Pending
5
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
4,608.6
SqFt
$280
/SqFt
1975
Built
Subdivision:
Carolina Forest
County:
Orange

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***Offer accepted, awaiting Due Diligence Fee delivery***Elegant, JP Goforth custom-built, home in Carolina Forest on 5.36 gorgeous acres in the CHCCS school district! Single-owner, five bedroom estate with main level primary, hardwood floors on both levels, 4-car garage big enough to include a workshop, and huge outbuilding that was once a horse barn...so many possibilities for this extra space. Yes, horses are welcome in Carolina Forest! Follow the gracious, curving driveway to this quintessentially southern home featuring double front porches and extensive rear decking overlooking pastoral backyard surrounded by forest. Thoughtfully designed landscaping, raised garden beds, and mature plantings abound. Main-level primary and bath added in 2006 with all permits. Partially finished, walk-out basement offers fabulous a opportunity to update into additional bedroom, rec room, and kitchen. Soak in the surrounding natural beauty and tranquility of this special property within an easy drive to schools, entertainment, shopping, and all the best of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Please find the home seller's detailed personal statement about this home and life growing up at 117 Carolina Forest included in the MLS uploaded documents. Such a dwelling on land like this is rare in our market. Come see for yourself!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,290,000
Days On Site 
6 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,608.6 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
5.36 Acres
Year Built 
1975
MLS® Number 
10096875
Status 
Pending
Property Tax 
$1,001.03
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
yesterdayStatus changed to Pending
7 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
5.36
Foundation 
Block
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
4
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
Circular DrivewayDetachedWorkshop in Garage
Parking Spaces 
10
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
3727
SqFt Below 
881.6
SqFt Total 
4608.6
Stories 
Two
Style 
Traditional
Water Source 
PrivateWell
Interior Features
Basement 
Partially FinishedWalk-Out Access
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
BasementFamily Room
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
CarpetHardwoodTile
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Master Downstairs
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Fiber Cement
Exterior 
Private YardStorage
Lot Features 
WoodedBack YardFront YardLandscapedMany TreesNative PlantsSecluded
Other Structures 
Garage(s)OutbuildingWorkshop
Patio And Porch 
DeckFront Porch
Roof 
Shingle
View 
GardenPastureTrees/Woods
Waterview 
GardenPastureTrees/Woods
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
CH/Carrboro - McDougle
Middle School
CH/Carrboro - McDougle
High School
CH/Carrboro - Chapel Hill
Listing courtesy of Lia Williams of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService



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