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Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre

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Your cozy home away from home
Front door and porch
Exterior
Path leading to house from parking area
Front entrance
Frank Lloyd Wright style stained glass with 'Tree of Life' design

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Chapel Hill, NC
  • University of North Carolina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • UNC Medical Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • The Preserve at Jordan Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre

A recent comment from a tenant:
5/5 Serenity Now!
This was our second stay at this gorgeous home. It’s not hard to feel at home here! Beautifully appointed; ideally situated on a very private piece of property; and, most important, impeccably clean. Sherrie is gracious in every way. She’s easy to reach and very attentive. This is one of the best places we have rented. It’s our hope to return frequently!
6/26/2022

Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened porch with a view of boulders and trees while watching the birds at the feeders.
This house is located 7 miles south of Chapel Hill on 5 acres of mature woods with boulders and a stream. It is a custom-designed home with all the fixtures, colors and details chosen by the artistic owner.

The steep gables make it look like a 'storybook' house from the outside, while on the the inside they form a high vaulted ceiling making a star shape above the loft. The olive green color makes the house blend in with nature and it looks like it has always been there.

The house is Cottage and Arts & Crafts slyle, but also includes Victorian and contemporary elements. Many windows and a large screened porch look out on a private wooded view with many boulders scattered about. The pillars of the front porch are trees that were cut from the land.

The main floor consists of an open kitchen/livingroom space with a gas log fireplace. The ceiling of the kitchen and entryway is paneled with oak boards from the trees cut from the site. There is a master bedroom with queen size bed and entrance into the shared bathroom. The other bedroom has a day bed with trundle and a desk. The floors are 5 inch Chestnut Oak boards.

Upstairs is a loft, bathroom and bedroom with queen size bed. In the loft is a built-in desk, WIFI and a wireless printer. Cell phone service is not good, but there is a land line with unlimited long distance.

This is a cozy home for those who desire to be away from the hustle and bustle of town. There is central air and heat and ceiling fans in every room. There is a 40' flat screen TV with satellite and a bluray disc player. There is an iPod dock with speakers and radio and a small boom box for playing CD's with radio.

There is a lovely stream which forms one border of the property just a few minutes walk from the house, either through the woods or on the road. It is a steep walk, but fine for anyone in shape. There is a flagstone patio which fits into the rocks that surround it, and a campfire area.

This home is in a 150 acre community of other homes, each on 5 acres, giving all privacy. The road into the community is gravel and winds up and down on the side of Boothe Hill. The 225 foot driveway is a climb up to the house.

This property is totally secluded and peaceful yet only minutes away from shopping and conveniences. Within 2-3 miles are 2 grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacy, liquor store, thrift shop, gas stations, car care and more. In 10 minutes you can be in either Pittsboro or Chapel Hill.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and Play and booster seat avaliable
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Events

No events allowed
Check with owner.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Check with owner.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 600961805

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chapel Hill

Located in Chapel Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area. Franklin Street and Gimghoul Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at University Lake and Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kenan Stadium, or consider a night out at Dean Smith Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chapel Hill, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Kenan Stadium - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
  • UNC Medical Center - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • The Preserve at Jordan Lake - 18 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Franklin Street - 18 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 34 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beer Study Carrboro - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Merritt's Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ta Contento Mex Fresh Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rasa Malaysia - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary rustic home set on 5 acres of lush woods with boulders and stre located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Governor's Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Northeast District Park and Camden Park. Park at Briar Chapel and McIntyre's Fine Books and Bookends are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sherrie Lemnios

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My primary residence is on the Outer Banks of NC where I have lived for 27 years. I had a craft business doing 'Gyotaku,' or fish-printing and opened the gift shop 'Something Fishy' with my late husband.


Before that I lived in Chapel Hill and owned the Kalso Earth Shoe store, which later became the store,'Andromeda.' I moved to Chapel Hill in 1973 from New York to find warmer weather. My daughter and her family are there.

Why they chose this property

Thirty-three years ago when I was practicing real estate in Chapel Hill I developed this property which was listed by my real estate firm. I was living in a rustic cottage at the time and came upon this beautiful land, which I noticed had been recently surveyed, while walking in the woods. Determined to find the owner, when I went into my real estate company the next day, I found that we had just listed it!


Wanting to share this great discovery, I brought a few good friends out to walk the land and each one fell in love with it. Seven of us decided that we would buy it and sell it off in 5 acre pieces. We had Restrictive Covenants and Homeower Association Rules drawn up, but when the interest rates went up to 17% we got scared and didn't do it. I ended up finishing the surveying of the road and the lots, perking the lots and doing the rest of the development and the whole piece was sold in one year. Each of us bought a lot ourselves and that is how I come to have this lot today. Some of my oldest friends in Chapel Hill also live in the community.


I ended up moving away from Chapel Hill in 1986 after obtaining an MSW at UNC, to take a job in mental health on the Outer Banks. I never thought I would be able to live on this land, but now I have seen my way to build this second home close to family and friends. I am thoroughly enjoying the serenity of the woods and the special birds and wildlife I see there. I saw a box turtle laying eggs right next to the house, the last time I was there.

What makes this property unique

Being the originator of this community, I got first choice of my lot. I (and others) believe it is the best one, with the rolling woods down to the stream and 2 large rock outcroppings.