1. North Carolina
2. Chapel Hill
3. 279 Box Turtle Trail

279 Box Turtle Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,537 sqft

Property Description

Longing for an idyllic woodland sanctuary? This modern home with rustic charm is situated on a sprawling five-acre lot. Large decks and patios surround the home and provide space for both intimate and large gatherings.The brick floor and skylights in the rear sunroom will warm your feet as you cozy up with a book. Gaze out over your huge private yard where you and your friends and family can enjoy nature, wildlife, a fire pit, and even lawn games. Indoors the vaulted ceilings in the living room bring a spacious feel, and the wood-burning stove adds visual appeal and plenty of extra warmth if needed. The warmth of wood throughout the home adds to the outdoorsy charm, with a beautiful view from every window! The primary bedroom is downstairs and has its own entrance to a small covered patio. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has a covered balcony, and the other has a large closet with access to additional attic storage. Either room would make a great home office, and high speed internet is available for those that work from home. Big outdoor projects are no problem, as the large gravel driveway can hold many vehicles, and there is a carport for your use if you desire. The lighted shed is large enough to use as a workshop. Set up your personal homestead with a fenced in garden area and even a chicken coop! Heading out for a meal or shopping? In addition to the stores and restaurants at White Cross and 54, you are centrally located and have choices. This home is under 20 minutes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, under 20 minutes to Saxapahaw, and under 30 minutes to Pittsboro and Hillsborough. You are less than an hour from Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro so have many choices for fine dining, museums and performing arts within driving distance. This home is zoned for Orange County Schools. Hot water heater replaced 2021, new well pump 2021, new well pressure tank 2025, new roof 2025, gravel driveway regraded and refreshed 2025, interior paint 2025.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

October 2, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Flex Realty : 919-355-4376

Listing Agent:

Kelly Alexander : 919-414-9307

MLS ID:

10125109

Interior

• General: Bathtub OnlyBathtub/Shower CombinationCathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fan(s)Natural WoodworkOpen FloorplanPantryMaster DownstairsSmart ThermostatSmooth CeilingsWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerElectric OvenElectric RangeElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanFree-Standing RefrigeratorFreezerOvenPlumbed For Ice MakerRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupLaundry ClosetLower LevelWasher Hookup
• Basement: Crawl Space
• Flooring: BrickCeramic TileCombinationHardwoodPlankSoftwoodTileWood
• A/C: Central AirHeat Pump
• Heating: CentralHeat PumpWood Stove
• Fireplace: Wood Burning StoveFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: BalconyPlaygroundPrivate YardRain GuttersPoultry CoopShed(s)
• Style: ModernRustic
• Pool: None
• Parking: Additional ParkingDetached CarportDrive ThroughGravelKitchen LevelOn SiteOpenOutside

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: Wood Siding1Block

Location

• Road/Access: Private Road
• HOA Amenities: None
• Originating MLS: Triangle MLS
• County: Orange

Lot

• Zoning: 9737975421
• View: Trees/Woods

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedSeptic Connected
• Water: PrivateWell
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Triangle MLS

This listing courtesy of Kelly Alexander, Flex Realty