5040 Shakori Trail

Chapel Hill, NC 27707

A stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home decorated by limewashed brick, blending luxury, comfort, and functionality in one of Chapel Hill's most desirable locations. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and grandentertaining, this home offers expansive spaces, high-end finishes, and smart upgradesthroughout. Inside, the generously sized rooms with hardwood flooring on both stories create an open and inviting atmosphere. A sunroom, bathed in natural light, provides a peaceful retreat, while a bar with a built-in kegerator and croc-embossed countertop provides flair. The chef's kitchen has Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances and is complemented by a secondary prep area in the laundry room with conveniences like a drop zone, desk, flat-dry pull-outs, and a laundry chute from the second level. The master bathroom offers a spa-like experience with a huge closet, luxurious air tub, and washlet. The living room, centered around a sleek linear gas fireplace, opens up to the expansive Trex back deck through sliding doors that stretch an impressive 16 feet, creating a seamless indoor- outdoor flow. Throughout the home, smart wiring connects the living room, upstairs rec room, and back deck to built-in speaker systems, while the back deck is also wired for an outdoor TV. The outdoor spaces are just as remarkable. The Trex back deck provides breathtaking views, overlooking a fully fenced and private backyard with several acres of wooded buffer zone behind its already spacious 2.85-acre lot. A patio, equipped with a natural gas hook-up, makes outdoor grilling effortless, and an irrigation system keeps landscaping green. The large, welcoming front porch is framed by climbing roses and jasmine, filling the air with fragrance in the springtime, while a classic Chapel Hill-style rock wall lines the front of the property, adding to the home's charm. The three-car garage is oversized with a work area and an enclosed closet. An outdoor shower with a cedar and Trex enclosure offers a refreshing retreat, and the tall, spacious crawlspace provides excellent additional storage. From the thoughtful design to the premium finishes, this home is a rare opportunity to experience both modern living and timeless charm in a peaceful Chapel Hill setting.

Listing courtesy of Allison Zimmerman of Cooke Property



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