Lovely Woodland Home; Easy Commute to Work!

Immaculately kept, 1995-built home secluded on 1.52 acres of hardwood oak forest, at the end of a private cul-de-sac, peaceful and quiet, no traffic. 3,080 sq. ft. heated/cooled: 2,850 sq. ft. living space + 230 sq. ft. detached office space.

Perfect for family with kids and/or work-at-home owner. Lots of bedrooms, bathrooms, recreation room, office space, tree house, rope swing, yard, and more. Beautiful all-season sunroom (20x13 sq. ft.) with wood-burning stove and 180-degree view of back woods. Comes with a supply of split, seasoned hardwood. Separate mini-split AC/heat-pump unit controlled by room thermostat.

Quick commute to Durham, Chapel Hill, and RTP. 12-15 minutes from Duke and UNC. Easy access to US 85, US 40, NC New 86, NC Old 86, NC 10, and shopping. Drive a few minutes to Weaver St. Market in historic downtown Hillsborough and the Orange County Sportsplex (ice rink, swimming pools, exercise). Commutable to Burlington and Greensboro.

Semi-attached two-car garage with storage space, garden shed. Kitchen features bright, large eat-in area; separate dining room/library. 4-5 Bedrooms/3 full bathrooms: First-floor master bedroom with bathroom and walk-in closet; three additional bedrooms with closets (two on first floor, one on second floor). 2nd full bathroom on 1st floor. 2nd Floor includes bonus room which can be used as a bedroom (no closet). It is ideal for guests, older children, or as an extra office. Recreation room on second floor. Upstairs has third full bathroom.

Spacious deck and stone/brick patio off of sunroom overlooks backyard, hand-built native-stone rock walls, and oak ridge on which property is set. Deck built with pressure-treated lumber, exterior stereo speakers installed. Working office above garage, spacious (21x11+ sq. ft.), bright (4 windows), carpeted, with efficient mini-split AC/heat-pump unit, fully wired for dedicated Internet, telephone line, and cable. Private and quiet, yet very close to house.

Hardwood floors throughout formal and gathering areas, ceramic tile floors in all baths. Oak cabinets in kitchen and all bathrooms. Electric range, built-in microwave oven, brand-new dishwasher, and refrigerator convey with the home. Natural gas fireplace in living room with vent and room-warming blower.

Downstairs heat: heat pump (electric); upstairs heat: propane (forced hot air); central AC throughout house. Top-quality water softener/filter installed and serviced by Water Specialists, Inc. New neighborhood paved road, well maintained by home-owners association. Exterior stained cedar siding with painted trim. Pressure-treated, solid-finish stained, covered front and kitchen porches. Five perennial flower and herb rock gardens in front and back, lovingly planted and cared for. Plenty of wildlife: hummingbirds, songbirds, hawks, chipmunks, squirrels, and, yes, deer.

Other details: 2-car garage, separate storage/tool shed, underground propane tank heats second floor and fuels LR fireplace, restrictive covenants maintain neighborhood standards, affordable homeowners dues (~$100-150/year), electric hot water heat, clean, dry crawlspace, well-maintained septic system, multiple motion-sensor lights outside, friendly yet independent neighbors. Stagecoach Run Subdivision. Schools: New Hope Elementary; Stanback Middle School; Orange High School.

Timetable for Sale and Occupation: We expect to move from this home in August 2012 so wish to arrange occupation by new owner not before then. Date of sale is negotiable, however. We are open to selling early and renting back, if necessary. The ideal sale and occupation date for us would be August 15, 2012.

Contact Info: chris.smith@nd.edu, ejsmith@nc.rr.com, 919-644-8223 (home) or 919 619-6018 (mobile)