3240 Hillcastle Trl, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- $765,000
- 3
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,460
- SqFt
Seller Representative EXP REALTY OF PIEDMONT NC LLC
Buyer Representative
- Sold Price
- $765,000
- List Price
- $775,000
- Closing Date
- May 08, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 10153788
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full-baths
- 2
- Half-baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,460
- Lot Size
- 484,821
- Subdivision
- Not In A Subdivision
- Year Built
- 2015
- Acres
- 11.13
Property Description
Are you looking for your own private oasis? Just over 11 acres of mostly wooded land, a one-acre pond, and a home unlike anything else on the market -- welcome to Hillcastle. For the buyer who has been searching for that rare combination of seclusion and sophistication, this modern craftsman retreat in rural Chapel Hill delivers on every level. Just minutes from Carrboro, Hillcastle was hand-designed by its original owners to evoke the romance of European architecture -- featuring distinctive board and batten siding and a breathtaking dining room castle turret -- while offering every thoughtful, practical detail a family needs for every stage of life. Inside, the craftsmanship is evident at every turn. Granite countertops, custom tiled backsplashes, unique shower designs, and a cleverly concealed murphy door closet speak to a home built with both beauty and intention. The showstopping primary bath is a retreat unto itself, with a large jet jacuzzi tub surrounded by windows framing sweeping woodland views -- your own private nature theater featuring foxes, deer, wild turkeys, and beavers year-round. Rich hardwood floors and stunning architectural details complete the picture, while every window draws the changing seasons inside, from vibrant spring blooms to the hush of a winter snowfall. Outside, the property is nothing short of magical. Sit on the front porch and let pine-scented breezes and the rustle of centuries-old oaks and holly wash the day away. The screened back porch and separate deck overlook a serene one-acre+ pond teeming with wild bream and bass -- whether you're an early riser chasing quiet mornings or an entertainer drawn to golden evening gatherings, this outdoor space delivers. The journey to your front door is an experience in itself: a ¾-mile shared private road winds past historic Chapel Hill farmland, weathered barns, and open meadows before arriving at this extraordinary end-of-road sanctuary. If you've been dreaming of a place where nature, privacy, and inspired design meet -- you've found it.
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Additional Information
- Style
- Craftsman
- Foundation
- Stone, Crawl Space
- Interior Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fans, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Dual Primary Closets, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower
- Exterior Features
- Private Yard
- Elementary School
- Orange - Grady Brown
- Middle School
- Orange - A L Stanback
- High School
- Orange - Cedar Ridge
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Water Available, Septic
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Roof
- Architectural
- Heating
- Fireplace, Heat Pump
- Vegetation
- Partially Wooded
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