Homes for Sale in Chapel Hill

Luxurious elegance in every detail. This exquisitely crafted 11,600+ square foot home was designed and built on the perfect mountaintop site in the Highland Park neighborhood of prestigious Governors Club. Expansive yet comfortable rooms, chef's kitchen with 3 islands, scullery kitchen, state of the art theater, outfitted gym and spa, this home is an entertainer’s dream come true. Textured silk walls highlight the beautiful dining room with twin Baccarat chandeliers, imported French marble mantels feature in both the library and formal living room. Take the elevator to bask in the spacious owners' suite including 2 vast walk-in closets and 2 gorgeous bathrooms while taking in the views.Wander the manicured hedges and roses in the terraced back garden or host an outdoor fete on the stunning patio. Wind down in front of the fireplace in the custom wrought iron gazebo.You deserve this lifestyle.

This exquisite estate, located in the heart of Chapel Hill in the Gimghoul Historic District, is a rare find! Set on over 3 acres, 740 Gimghoul Road includes four properties, which are being sold together. The 10,446 square foot main house, built in 2009, is flooded with natural light and has the perfect floor plan. The home is made for entertaining, but it also has a very smart layout that allows for every room to be enjoyed during everyday life. The design of this home is flawless! There are high-end finishes at every turn and there is a peacefulness to the home that greets you the minute to step foot in it. Located just steps from the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill, this Gimghoul property is in the perfect location, allowing one to enjoy all that Chapel Hill has to offer while being a very private home. With 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 3 powder rooms, a chef's kitchen, a prep kitchen, a library, an office, a perfect guest suite, a huge heated screened porch, 2 two-car garages, and 7 wood-burning fireplaces, this home has it all. Interior photos of the 1,100 square foot cottage will be added soon!

Experience the character and charm of this 1925 colonial nestled in a 1.54-acre oasis on Tenney Circle in the heart of Chapel Hill. Originally built by Robert E Coker, a pioneer in his field and former UNC Kenan professor of Zoology, the home has been meticulously restored to bring modern convenience to its timeless style. No detail has been overlooked and no expense spared in renovating this tribute to taste and tranquility, making it a delight to entertain. Luxuriate in the champagne hot tub and infinity pool with waterfall, relax on the screened porch swing bed, enjoy the superbly appointed kitchen or simply enjoy the views. The main house offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths and a floor plan that allows for cozy get togethers as well as large gatherings offering both spacious rooms and intimate spaces. The pool house, built in 2020, offers 2,537 sq feet of living space on two floors with 1.5 baths and a full kitchen giving the new owners a number of options. A truly exceptional property, this is a rare opportunity to live privately while being a walk away from a vibrant downtown. Please view virtual tour.

Rarely available, The Greenlaw House, a stunning, historical estate built in 1922 for Edwin Greenlaw, namesake of UNC's Greenlaw Hall. Designed by Arthur Nash, whose major works include the Carolina Inn, Wilson Library, and Venable Hall, among many other campus buildings contributing to UNC Chapel Hill's reputation as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the US. The current owners and their architect retained the beautiful architectural details, but added the modern updates and features selective buyers require when completing their 2018/2019 addition and renovation. This impressive property now boasts 5586 sq.ft., 4/5 BR's and 4.5 BA's in the main house & includes a large gourmet kitchen, luxurious owner's suite, spacious rooms ideal for entertaining on the main floor, five fireplaces, screened porch, pool with 40'x 19'5 bluestone patio, grilling deck, fire pit, wine cellar, detached garage (with a beautiful exercise room and pool bath), plus an open concept guest house (built in 2001). Total Living Area - 6768 sq.ft. and almost an acre of professionally landscaped front and backyards. It's perfect!

An impeccable reimagining has combined classic French and contemporary design elements in this dramatic Chapel Hill Historic District home. There is an air of “Paris chic” throughout that radiates joie de vivre. Entering the home’s marble-floored foyer, one gazes through the tranquil sitting room to an expansive terrace and beyond to a stream and verdant wood. The sitting room, library and formal living and dining rooms open to the terrace through French doors. Gallery hallways lead to the beautiful gourmet culinary center, handsome office/library, and the primary suite: a sanctuary comparable to quarters found in the finest world-class hotel or resort. Upstairs, a bedroom with bath ensuite plus two additional guest rooms and a bath await. Downstairs, a full apartment with its private entrance is perfect for extended family or special guests. The lower level also hosts perhaps the home’s pièce de résistance: a spectacular indoor swimming pool with a virtual wall of glass doors opening to a terrace overlooking the wood and stream. This arresting residence is convenient to shopping, dining, and UNC at Chapel Hill.

Understated opulence, a once in a lifetime opportunity. Secluded, strategically positioned on nearly three acres overlooking the 20th fairway, experience an elegant seamless flow from interior to exterior, impeccable details and sought-after amenities. Spectacular outdoor living with multiple terraces, gunite salt water pool and year-round spa. The chef’s kitchen is an entertainer's dream, equipped with a suite of high-end appliances, granite island with bar seating and abundant custom cabinetry throughout. The primary suite is a retreat with a balcony for private stargazing, granite-faced fireplace for mood-setting and the ultimate luxurious bathroom with heated floors and two boutique-like closets. Four additional ensuite bedrooms. The lower level is world unto itself with multiple media venues, custom bar with a refreshment kitchen, wine cellar and impressive fireplace.The adjacent apartment is perfect for extended guest stays or a caretaker. An ELEVATOR to all three levels, FIVE fireplaces, TWO offices, fitness room and FOUR car garage with dog wash are bonus features. A stunning, statement home.

When ordinary just won't do! Welcome to an estate home with distinctive architecture-gracious but not ostentatious;understated elegance with the warmth of a well loved home! Designed by renowned architect Wm Hirsch and constructed by BRW, this home showcases the best that Governors Club and the Triangle area have to offer. Both the interior and exterior of this golf course property(FAB VIEWS) will not disappoint-chef's kitchen with 2 dishwashers,Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and marble backsplash, entertainers' living room with 14 ft coffered ceiling and separate terrace. Take the ELEVATOR to a sumptuous primary retreat with 2 room size closet/dressing rooms, floor to ceiling bow window and spa bath,The lower level boasts a birds eye maple bar, a stunning glass wine closet, stone fireplace and charming screened porch. Step outside and sounds of the fountain (salt water) pool will transport you to your favorite resort-a private gardenside paradise! Guests? Nanny? In-Laws?-no problem-a separate carriage house includes kitchenette, LR and bedroom . This home is an exception to the usual,private,peaceful, perfect!

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Hark the sound...incredible opportunity to own this priceless gem on beloved Franklin St in the prestigious Historic District of Chapel Hill and adjacent to the UNC Campus. Classic southern beauty and absolutely stunning from every vantage point. Approaching the home, you are instantly impressed by the exquisite landscape design (Certified Wildlife Habitat) and the elegant architecture of this historic treasure. Completely renovated, mindful of the time period and every single detail crafted with the finest materials.

Make this your own piece of HEAVEN or SUBDIVIDE and invite your friends to enjoy this beautiful parcel! Build your home by the pond or closer to the lake. 2 mins. from JORDAN LAKE boat ramp. 18 acres with several perk sites identified including two 5 bedrooms, original 2 bedroom, one 3 bedroom and one 5 brm drip . High speed internet available, utilities nearby, 361 ft. +/- ROAD FRONTAGE, County water. Backs up to ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Convenient to Chapel Hill, Pittsboro and Apex. Choose other design options or customize your own w/ Paragon Builders, Triangle's only Southern Living Custom Home Builder. Low Chatham County Taxes. Do not wait! Please do NOT walk lot without an appointment.

Occasionally an opportunity comes along unlike anything else on the market. This luxurious family estate sits on 5 acres in a premier location-- minutes from downtown Chapel Hill and I-40, and walkable to East Chapel Hill High School. The 7,545 square foot home includes a myriad of entertaining spaces, indoors and out. At the heart of the home is a dream kitchen featuring an expansive central island, Thermador appliances, large walk-in pantry, and loads of cabinet space. The main-level primary suite includes a large closet with center island, and a sumptuous master bath. There is also a main level suite which can serve as an office or guest room. The marvelous lower level includes a wet bar/kitchen, wine room, fitness center, media room, and a 6th bedroom and bath. Sophisticated finishes include pecky cypress and coffered ceilings, wide plank oak flooring, custom fireplace mantel, elegant millwork, trim and cabinetry. The home has many eco-friendly features, including low maintenance fiber cement exterior, an irrigation well, and a rooftop solar panel system.

Spectacular GRAND ESTATE located in the Highland Pond neighborhood of the prestigious, gated, Governors Club, home of a 27-hole, Signature Jack Nicklaus Golf Course. Extra-ordinary architectural detail throughout the AAA+ custom construction! 2.8 ACRES beautifully landscaped with privacy & wonderful views. Exceptional private outdoor living space with summer kitchen for cooking, luxurious pool and gardening shed. Lowest property tax rate of four Triangle counties. Close to UNC, Duke medical, RDU and RTP.

With some of the best views in all of Chapel Hill, beautiful sunrises and evening skies can be enjoyed on all 3 levels of this meticulously maintained five-bedroom five bath five garage home. Positioned perfectly on almost 2 full acres of an inviting oasis, and located in the Governor’s Club, a luxury gated community. This private haven is steps away from an award-winning 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, ranked among the top 5% of Clubs worldwide. The Governor’s Club is a short drive to downtown Chapel Hill, UNC, RDU Airport, Research Triangle Park (RTP), Durham and Duke University. Awards won: Distinguished Club and Platinum Club of America