729 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$3,950,000
6
BD
7
BA
5,586
SqFt

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Seller Representative Keller Williams Realty United

Buyer Representative

Sold Price
$3,950,000
List Price
$3,950,000
Closing Date
Aug 02, 2024
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
2510777
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
7
Full-baths
6
Half-baths
1
Living Area
5,586
Lot Size
39,204
Subdivision
Not In A Subdivision
Year Built
1922
Acres
0.90

Property Description

Rarely available, The Greenlaw House, a stunning, historic estate built in 1922 for Edwin Greenlaw, namesake of UNC's Greenlaw Hall. Designed by Arthur Nash, whose major works include the Carolina Inn, Wilson Library, and Venable Hall, among many other campus buildings contributing to UNC Chapel Hill's reputation as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the US. The current owners and their architect retained the beautiful architectural details, but added the modern updates and features selective buyers require when . This impressive property now boasts 5586 sq.ft., 4/5 BR's and 4.5 BA's in the main house & includes a large gourmet kitchen, luxurious owner's suite, spacious rooms ideal for entertaining on the main floor, five fireplaces, screened porch, pool with 40'x 19'5' bluestone patio, grilling deck, fire pit, wine cellar, detached garage (with a beautiful exercise room and pool bath), plus an open concept guest house (built in 2001). Total Living Area - 6768 sq.ft. and almost an acre of professionally landscaped front and backyards. It's perfect!

Additional Information

Style
Traditional
Foundation
Brick/Mortar
Interior Features
Bookcases, Ceiling Fans, Chandelier, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Shower Only, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower, Water Closets, Garage Apartment, Smooth Ceilings
Accessibility Features
Standby Generator
Exterior Features
Balcony, Fire Pit, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation, Fenced Yard
Elementary School
CH/Carrboro - Northside
Middle School
CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
High School
CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Available
Garage Spaces
2
Water
Public
Basement
Concrete, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walkout
Flooring
Hardwood, Slate/Marble, Tile
Roof
Metal, Architectural
Heating
Central, Fireplace, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor

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