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Key Details
Sold Price $950,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,524 sqft
Price per Sqft $376
Subdivision Not In A Subdivision
MLS Listing ID 10003664
Sold Date 02/29/24
Style House
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,524
Originating Board Triangle MLS
Year Built 1995
Annual Tax Amount $6,847
Lot Size 10.100 Acres
Acres 10.1
Property Description
Set on 10+ acres bordering Duke Forest, this John Hartley designed & built home stands as a testament to his approach to building homes that creatively capture natural light & efficiently use space through soaring, crisp lines.This home features custom windows, substantial moldings, large windows, high ceilings, architectural details & more!
The living room features three large custom windows, three of the home's five skylights, a 13+Ft high cedar ceiling and gleaming hardwood floors. A Vermont Castings' Radiance propane gas stove is set on a slate hearth creating an anchor point and warmth for this space. Expansive windows lead you throughout the home & provide one amazing view after another.
The kitchen is designed in a highly efficient U-shape offering smart counter space, great storage, the luxury of stainless steel appliances, including a high-end and efficient German designed Liebherr refrigerator & nook for future updates. All non-wood areas offer Spanish tile flooring or Marmoleum (cork) floors, which keep rooms cooler during warmer days.
The main floor owner's suite designed with extended living in mind offers precision built-in bookshelves adorned with crisp glass block windows that lead down a private hall
offering a generous utility/all-purpose storage room, a dual access owner's walk- in cedar paneled closet, and an efficient ensuite bathroom.
The owner's bedroom features high, sun-drenched ceilings, expansive custom shaped insulated windows & richly stained moldings, including a thoughtfully placed built-in bench.
The upstairs ensuite bedroom is
generous & features a custom built bookcase and built-in desk, it also offers a private ensuite bathroom. It also has many windows to enjoy wonderful views of the labyrinth, garden areas and plethora of contemporary art and whimsical sculptures. It's also perfect for watching the many varieties of birds that also call this haven their home.
The lower level of the home offers flexible space for a third bedroom or private office. It also has a 3rd full bathroom, built-in space for a linen closet and a generous closet area that was initially designed as a darkroom.
An unfinished area contains the key elements of the home's mechanical equipment & access to the crawlspace from inside. In alignment with the home, this space is meticulously designed and maintained.
The outdoor space is a true oasis for nature lovers of all types.There are many garden beds with a mix of flowers, plants, herbs, and bushes & a greenhouse for growing vegetables year round. The owners have placed plant labels with each garden.For the animal lovers, this home is a haven to watch wrens, hawks, deer, squirrels, and if you are lucky even a rare fox! For the art lovers, there are multiple sculptures throughout the property by local artists that add a surprise and delight as you wander around the backyard.
In 2001, the owners constructed a classical seven-circuit labyrinth that is 45 feet in diameter that they have opened to their friends for walking in solitude or seasonal gatherings. Additional outdoor features include a fun fire pit, herb gardens, a garden hot house, an expansive TREX deck with a retractable awning for enjoying the views during hot summer days.
There are three areas to park: A ''Visitor Parking'' area for guests, a custom built carport, and at the end of the gravel driveway.
This property is protected on two sides by Duke Forest.
Location
State NC
County Orange
Direction See For Sale Sign and Directional signs.From Mt. Sinai Road, turn onto Twin Mountain Road; bear right at the fork onto Hickory Hollow Road; turn right at second driveway,
Rooms
Other Rooms Greenhouse, See Remarks
Interior
Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central, Heat Pump, Passive Solar
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Cork, Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Free Standing, Propane, Raised Hearth, See Remarks
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Blinds,Insulated Windows,Skylight(s)
Appliance Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Solar Hot Water, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
Laundry Laundry Room, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Awning(s), Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Other
Fence None
Utilities Available Septic Connected
Waterfront No
View Y/N Yes
View Forest, Garden, Other
Roof Type Shingle,Asphalt
Street Surface Gravel
Handicap Access Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Kitchen Appliances, Accessible Washer/Dryer, Aging In Place, Central Living Area
Porch Awning(s), Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
Parking Type Additional Parking, Carport, Circular Driveway, Covered, Detached Carport, Driveway, Gravel, Guest
Garage No
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Agricultural, Back Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, Secluded, Wooded, Other, See Remarks
Faces See For Sale Sign and Directional signs.From Mt. Sinai Road, turn onto Twin Mountain Road; bear right at the fork onto Hickory Hollow Road; turn right at second driveway,
Story 3
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Contemporary, Modernist
Level or Stories 3
Structure Type HardiPlank Type
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Orange - New Hope
Middle Schools Orange - A L Stanback
High Schools Orange - Cedar Ridge
Others
Senior Community false
Tax ID 9891276085
Special Listing Condition Standard
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