EXCEPTIONAL ONE STORY HOME ATOP EDWARDS RIDGE 

Located in Chapel Hill, NC  •  Web ID: UUN

This exceptional single-level estate home is located on 2.5 private acres. Within Governors Club, this property is in the exclusive Highland Pond section atop Edwards Ridge.

The home is perfect for those who want the exquisite details, so often only found in the largest of homes, but prefer a more manageable property with "human scale". The attention to detail of both the architect and the contractor, Brightleaf Development, is evident throughout.

Setting: Live within Governors Club, Chapel Hill's and the Triangle's only gated country club community. It is renowned for its 1,600 forested acres atop the highest elevation in the region, creating golf course views with backdrops of the surrounding scenery and Jordan Lake. The neighborhood is a private, sophisticated area of professionals, families, and retirees.

Privacy is paramount as one approaches on a winding driveway through the hardwood trees. The circular driveway has a portion covered by a port-cochere, so guests are never exposed to the elements. The home was designed by Keith Shaw to capture every view on the extraordinary lot. In the winter, enjoy views to the south of over 20 miles. In the summertime, the large trees provide shade for the estate. The architect worked with the natural rock formations on the lot, and even built a cascading water feature utilizing one of them. The property is beautifully landscaped with mature plantings and can be enjoyed from the stunning terrace.

Accents: A shipment of mahogany from South America was the palette from which master local woodworkers created exquisite cabinetry and doors for the home. They used the various shades of the natural mahogany, without stain, to create the impression of borders and frames in the doors.

Foyer: Welcoming and wide, features gallery space and beautiful mahogany doors.

Great Room: Filled with natural light through the cathedral ceiling and has an exquisite fireplace. The French doors lead to a delightful stone terrace for outdoor entertaining.

Dining Room: Features remarkable mahogany built-ins and a fiber optic ceiling. Mahogany sliding doors open to the kitchen countertop to create a buffet serving area.

Kitchen: A gourmet's delight with the finest of appliances, including two Bosch dishwashers and a Gaggenau cooktop, including wok burner. The black granite present in the kitchen is repeated in other areas of the home. The center island cooktop also has an attractive seating area. There is a dumb-waiter which conveniently connects the lower level parking area to the kitchen. The buffet serving area, which accomodates the dining room if the mahogany sliding doors are opened.

Breakfast Area: Bright and spacious room; convenient to the kitchen and sun room.

Bedrooms: Three bedrooms including a Master Suite with a fireplace. The Master bath is extremely spacious and luxurious. Two of the bedrooms have access to screened porches.

Offices: His and hers, emphasize the thoughtful design of the home. One has a fireplace and a unique free form mahogany desk.

Garage: is located beneath the house and there is a dumbwaiter for convenience.

Please contact us for a showing of this exquisite estate. 

Amenities include: tennis court, golf club, on golf course, pool.

Built in 1999.

5,365 approximate square feet. Circular drive, gas grill, screen porch, sprinkler system. Brick veneer exterior.

Building style: One Story, Ranch

2.50 acre lot.