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About This Property
Designed and built by John Hartley, this residence is a study in how a home can answer its landscape. Mature hardwoods screen the property from every approach, giving it a sense of privacy and seclusion, but the trees give way to an open meadow, offering long views and afternoon light that few private lots in Chapel Hill can match. Inside, the architecture holds that same balance. Hardwood and tile floors run throughout, and light-filled living areas are anchored by a fireplace that draws the room together. The gourmet kitchen is built for real cooking and real gathering: cooktop, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a generous island, with a breakfast nook tucked alongside for quiet mornings. Not to be missed is the adjacent wine room, perfect to show off your collection. The primary suite reads as a private retreat, with a show stopping study with amazing views. There are separate vanities in the ensuite bath and a custom walk-in closet. Two matching secondary bedrooms also have ensuite baths on the first floor. Below, a full walkout basement for multiple uses plus abundant storage, the kind of infrastructure that makes a house livable for decades. Outdoor living! The covered porch invites evenings in the shade of the woods, while the expansive deck opens toward the meadow for entertaining under open sky. For a buyer who values architectural intent, privacy and land that offers both shelter and horizon, 718 October Woods Road is a rare find.
