$1,140,000

About this home

PRIVATE WOODED RETREAT | ACREAGE | NO HOA | NO COVENANTS | MINUTES TO CHAPEL HILL Tucked away from the road beneath a beautiful, wooded canopy, this extraordinary one-of-a-kind custom home offers a rare sense of privacy and connection on acreage off Hamlets Chapel Road—just minutes from Chapel Hill. Surrounded by mature trees and thoughtfully positioned within its natural setting, the property feels wonderfully secluded while remaining convenient to everything the Chapel Hill and greater Triangle area have to offer. Designed with character at every turn, perhaps most memorable are the home's unexpected touches. A hidden secret room is accessed through a concealed doorway integrated into custom wall paneling, while a whimsical Narnia-style closet adds another element of discovery and personality. These imaginative details, combined with sophisticated craftsmanship throughout, make the home truly unlike any other. The thoughtfully designed kitchen serves as a natural gathering place, with generous dedicated spaces complemented by a big island and beautifully appointed pantry featuring additional cabinetry—adding both function as well as more of the custom detailing that further distinguishes the home. The private primary suite is designed as a retreat, with a wonderful spa-like bath. Indoor living flows naturally outdoors to an exceptional screened porch, where a dramatic stacked-stone fireplace creates an inviting setting for cool Carolina evenings, entertaining with friends or simply enjoying the privacy of the surrounding woods. With no HOA and no covenants, the property offers a level of freedom increasingly difficult to find this close to Chapel Hill in Chatham County. A gorgeous custom home tucked behind the trees on the adjacent property was crafted by the same builder, creating an attractive setting of distinctive homes while preserving the privacy and individuality of each residence. Private and beautifully crafted, this distinctive custom home has the feel of a secluded countryside oaisis filled with character, craftsmanship and wonderfully unexpected details, all within easy reach of Chapel Hill.

Highlights

Property details

MLS

Doorify MLS

MLS #

10196141

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

Not in a Subdivision

Status

Active

Days on market

16

On market date

October 2, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

4

Garage spaces

3

Parking spaces

3

Lot size

1.51 acres

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.