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105 Alder Pl, Chapel Hill
$3,925,000
5 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 10200645 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
There's something wonderfully unexpected about this house. From the outside, its striking rooflines, dramatic angles and walls of glass make a bold architectural statement. But step inside, and what you notice first isn't the architecture at all. It's how good it feels to be here. Light, warm, open and remarkably peaceful. Like one long, lovely exhale. Built in 2020, this home was imagined by its owners with a refreshingly simple idea in mind: create a place to actually live. A house where form and function work together, where people can gather comfortably, find their own quiet corners, and feel connected to the natural world around them. Every decision seems to have been made with living in mind. Not just how the spaces would look, but how they would feel. Wide-plank white oak floors bring a quiet warmth to the interiors, while soaring ceilings and extraordinary expanses of glass invite the outdoors into nearly every room. The main living spaces are beautifully connected, with a generous kitchen, dining area and family room that feel open without losing their sense of intimacy. Spacious without feeling oversized, thoughtfully constructed and remarkably quiet, the house has a sense of comfort and ease that can be surprisingly elusive in modern architecture. And everywhere, there's light. Not just sunlight, but the softer, changing light that filters through the trees, moves across the floors and makes the house feel different throughout the day. Built into a gently sloping site above the fifth fairway, the house has a wonderful treehouse quality. From the kitchen sink, you look through the leaves toward the golf course below. From nearly every room, there's something to notice outside. Birds nesting, squirrels moving through the branches, the first signs of spring, rain falling through the trees. The owners say they never miss a full moon in this house. Once you've seen the windows, you understand why. And for all its openness, this house understands the pleasure of having somewhere to retreat. A cozy, book-lined snug with pocket doors offers a quieter alternative to the main living room, while a soaring screened porch extends the living spaces into the trees. A private guest suite completes the main floor. Upstairs, a floating staircase with thick white oak treads leads to a lovely, peaceful primary suite, where vaulted ceilings, soft carpeting and walls of glass create a space that feels both expansive and restful. Three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms and laundry center share the upper level. Downstairs, the mood shifts naturally toward gathering and play. An expansive recreation room and lounge, dining area and kitchenette create an entirely different place to spend time together, with a covered patio opening to the wooded landscape. A separate room with its own bathroom offers flexibility for working from home, exercise or extended guests. Even the landscape reflects the same thoughtful approach. Rather than imposing a formal backyard on the natural setting, the owners embraced the terrain, incorporating a meandering dry creek of tumbled stone that manages rainwater while becoming part of the landscape itself. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in The Oaks, one of Chapel Hill's most desirable established neighborhoods, this is a home that feels entirely its own. Modern without being austere, generous in scale without feeling overwhelming, and architecturally distinctive without ever asking you to admire it. It's a house meant to be lived in. Comfortably, joyfully, with room for a lot of life and an appreciation for the little things that make being home so wonderful.

105 Alder Pl, Chapel Hill

805 Pinehurst Dr, Chapel Hill
$4,750,000
6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 10200156 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A masterful estate built by Dixon Kirby sits comfortably on .9 acres on the 3rd Hole of the CHCC golf course! Six bedrooms, 5 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths. Spectacular views from the many outdoor living spaces embrace the calm course scenes. Countless glass doors and windows make this home naturally bright and invite the outdoors in. Beautifully appointed Classic style home with distressed oak floors, modern finishes, tasteful trim details, exquisite and extensive tile, and casement windows with custom treatments. A dream for family, guests, and entertaining! When you enter, notice the arched main Hall with painted brick accent walls. Centrally located saltwater Pool with Hot Tub is accessed from many rooms, including the Primary Suite. Outdoor areas include the Front Terrace, Rear and Side Covered Patios, and Upper Balcony--all showcasing the Course views. A chef's kitchen features a 60" Wolf gas range with double ovens, 6 burners, and a griddle; Separate fridge and freezer, MW drawer and more. White cabinetry, a large island with seating for six, stainless and quartz counters, stunning Carrara marble tile splash and walls, and floating wood shelves complete the space. Don't miss the well-equipped Scullery as well. Kitchen is open to the bright Family Room with walls of tall glass French doors and windows overlooking the course and pool. The two-sided gas fireplace opens to the Breakfast Room with access to the Side Patio. The main floor includes a spectacular private Primary Suite featuring high ceilings, 2 WICs (one with a stacked W/D), built-ins, dual vanity, soaking tub and glass shower with skylight! Also a Wine Cellar separately conditioned, multiple Offices, Fitness Room, formal Dining Room and two Half Baths. A cozy Sitting Area is nestled under the main Staircase -- a show-stopper with its details and towering clerestory! The Second Level offers the Bonus Room with nearby Flex Room which opens to a Balcony with likely the most prized views of the Course! Four additional Bedrooms with en-suite Baths, a sunny Reading Nook and a large Laundry Room. Above the 3-car Garage is a private Guest Suite/BR #6 with its own wet bar and Full Bath. Nearby Attic space. Security, Whole-house Audio, generator, and Irrigation Systems. All of this plus convenience to UNC and zoned for Chapel Hill schools. Put this one on your short list for the most discriminating buyer. Too many details - surprises at every turn and quality throughout. 805 Pinehurst will not disappoint! NSR does not hold EMD. LA to be present at Showings - 24 hour notice. Please call 919-619-0192 to schedule. Buyers to be vetted prior to showing. Thank you.

805 Pinehurst Dr, Chapel Hill

737 Pinehurst Dr, Chapel Hill
$960,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10183390 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Set among towering pines and backing directly to the golf course, this striking contemporary home offers something increasingly rare in Chapel Hill -- genuine architectural character paired with light, volume, and privacy. Clean lines, multi-level decks, and expansive glass define the exterior, while the interior delivers the kind of dramatic, sun-filled spaces that simply cannot be replicated in conventional construction. The great room is the undeniable heart of the home. Soaring double-height ceilings with exposed beam detail rise to a bank of clerestory windows that fill the space with natural light throughout the day. A sleek black tile fireplace with integrated hearth is framed by custom built-in shelving, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors opens directly onto the wooded landscape beyond. An open upper-level catwalk overlooks the space, adding architectural drama and a sense of connection across the home. Warm natural hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by a crisp neutral palette that lets the architecture -- and the surrounding treescape -- take center stage. A tiered platform living area with picture windows creates a natural sitting or reading space, while an adjacent formal dining room with chandelier lighting sits just off the main living space. The kitchen is bright and highly functional, featuring white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a peninsula with seating, stainless steel appliances, and a window over the sink that frames the greenery outside -- a clean, timeless canvas ready for whatever you envision. Outside, elevated decks and balconies on multiple levels extend the living space into the trees, offering shaded outdoor retreats and views into the surrounding forest from nearly every room. Located in one of Chapel Hill's most desirable areas -- minutes from UNC, downtown Franklin Street, top-rated Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools, and easy access to Research Triangle Park and Durham. A home with real architectural presence, in a setting you'll never tire of. FHA Eligibility 09/17/2026.

737 Pinehurst Dr, Chapel Hill

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