INIVITING ESTATE PROPERTY WITH FAMILY FEATURES 

Located in Chapel Hill, NC  •  Web ID: PCC

This is one of the finest family homes in the area and only five minutes from town!

The estate property includes 16+ acres golf driving range, a 2-goal basketball court and large pool.

Setting: 117 Lavinia Lane is part of The Shire, a Chapel Hill subdivision consisting of six large estate lots. While this estate is very private, consisting of 16.72 level acres, it is remarkably only five minutes from downtown. The inviting, covered brick porch is accessible from many interior rooms. The home is beautifully landscaped including a four-part stone-lined English herb garden. The 40' by 19' fenced pool includes a diving board, a mechanized pool cover, and a 10' x 10' pool house for storage. The property also has its own driving range (135 yards to the red flag) and a double hoop basketball court.

Main Level:

Foyer: The wide entryway highlights the beautiful 4" oak flooring throughout this level. Note the transom windows over the doorways leading to each side room.

Library: Features a paneled fireplace with a surround of imported Delft tiles. There are beautiful light fixtures and a convenient doorway to the covered deck.

Dining Room: Formal and features a brass chandelier with sparkling crystal pendants.

Great Room: Heart of this home. It has two stories of windows with views of the backyard and pool. It is adjacent to the kitchen and separated by four columns with beautiful 4-panel hand-crafted moldings. It features a beautiful three-tiered rubbed bronze chandelier, a fireplace flanked by built-in cabinets, and a Juliette balcony with pocket glass doors.

Kitchen: This marvelous gourmet kitchen was featured in the Summer 2007: Beautiful Kitchens issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. Cabinets extend to the ceiling and topped with crown molding. The cooktop is topped with a mantle-style hood, which echoes the fireplace across the space in the great room. The granite's reddish hue complements the wooden floors. Features include: Bosch dishwasher, Kitchen Aid double convection ovens, 5-burner Dacor cooktop, Marvel undercounter wine cooler, Thermador side-by-side refrigerator, slide out spice racks, large walk-in pantry, sharp built-in microwave/convection. The kitchen has views of the pool and opens to an informal dining area and a 2-story great room.

Informal Dining Area: Accommodates a large country kitchen table and welcomes in an abundance of natural light.

Media Room: Fully equipped with a large screen and projection television and is conveniently located on the main level. The 90" screen is centered above low built-in cabinetry to hold a DVD collection and speakers.

Study: Enjoy views of the grounds through the double glass transom doors. It could also be converted into a first floor guest suite, if preferred.

Second Level:

Master Suite: A stately bedroom with a large sitting area is enhanced with beautiful hardwood floors, ceiling spot lighting, pewter wall sconces, and his and hers closets. The stunning master bath has cathedral ceilings and a beautiful arched window overlooking the pool. The furniture quality cabinetry includes glass paneled linen cabinets and marble vanity tops. The free standing air-jet tub and pewter chandelier are unique architectural features. The shower has dual showerheads.

Guest Bedrooms: Four bedrooms with two Jack-and-Jill bathrooms for privacy and convenience. The theme of stylish and unique lighting fixtures continues in these bedrooms. The bathrooms all have a bright and stylish look with white cabinets and white marble vanity tops.

Third Level:

Guest Suite: Spacious room with a kitchenette and full bath. It is also suitable for a recreation room. There is ample walk-in storage, including a 6' x 8' cedar closet.

Please note: This home was built in 2005 by Hampton Green Homes. "Hampton Green Homes was created by Dale J. Giera to provide a level of service and personal attention beyond the expectations of our clients." 

Built in 2005.

5,900 approximate square feet. Fiber Cement.

Building style: Farm House, Transitional

16.70 acre lot. Irr. lot dim.