Experience refined living in this stunning 5-bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 half bath home, perfectly positioned on a private 2.85-acre lot atop a scenic hill with Chapel Hill schools. Home and Builder were featured in Chapel Hill Magazine and The News and Observer. Boasting 5744 sq ft of living space across 2.5 stories, this residence blends timeless craftsmanship with modern convenience. Step inside to find hardwood floors throughout the downstairs, with plush carpeting in the upper-level bedrooms. The first-floor primary suite offers a spa-like bath with a large jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, and dual vanities. A spacious living room with a gas fireplace flows seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen, featuring granite countertops, a spacious kitchen island, gas range with pot filler, stainless steel Viking & Sub Zero appliances, a wall oven and microwave, and a bar area with wine storage and a built-in wine cooler. A dedicated first-floor office provides a picturesque view of the stunning professionally landscaped front yard. The second floor offers an ensuite bedroom, as well as two additional bedrooms with an adjoining bath, a library/game room with built-in bookcases and a large bonus room. The third-floor in-law suite/bonus room/5th bedroom, containing a semi kitchenette and full bath, is perfect for guests, multi-generational living, or a media/exercise room. Outdoor living shines on this sprawling, secluded estate featuring mature hardwood trees, with a screened-in porch, a wood burning fireplace, a covered front porch to enjoy morning coffee, a back deck for grilling out, a patio with a custom-built fire pit, a custom-designed garden shed, and two outdoor showers which are ideal for rinsing off after enjoying the expansive property. The paved driveway leads to a concrete pad & spacious 3-car garage, offering ample parking and storage. Ideally located just a few miles from Carrboro, minutes from downtown Chapel Hill and UNC, less than a mile to Jimmy Acres Farm stand a local farm to table produce market, and 2 miles from University Lake. This home offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience, all within the renowned Chapel Hill school district.
For sale
$1,749,000
2617 Jones Ferry Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
5beds
5,744sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2007
2.85 Acres Lot
$1,658,100 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceIn-law suiteTwo outdoor showersWood burning fireplaceCovered front porchGourmet kitchenPaved driveway
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 28, 2025 at 02:14pm
Listed by:
Kathryn White 919-619-6722,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10080281

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Central Vacuum Prewired, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Whirlpool Tub, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Wood Burning, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,744
- Total interior livable area: 5,744 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,744
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Screened, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 2.85 Acres
- Dimensions: 273' x 412' x 262' x 248' x 240'
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Other
- Parcel number: 9767164892
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Stone
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Details
- Builder name: Hampton Classic Builders
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Grampian Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $797,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,568
- Date on market: 3/6/2025
- Road surface type: Concrete
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