977 Windy Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$3,200,000

Rare opportunity to own a highly respected local builder's own home on 4+ wooded acres. Thoughtfully designed and constructed to the highest standards, with custom woodworking throughout. Attention to detail and impeccable taste are evident throughout this classic yet one-of-a-kind home. Many flexible spaces throughout, allowing for both large gatherings… Read More and quiet getaways, with exceptional potential for guest accommodations, multigenerational living, or work-from-home needs. Furniture-grade interior doors and stair rails. Solid hardwood flooring. Custom 8-foot oak exterior doors. Show-stopping curved doorways leading out to a large, gracious covered porch, perfect for entertaining and family fun. First floor main bedroom suite, with gorgeous shower and soaking tub, luxurious dressing room/closet, and direct access to the back porch. Kitchen is a home chef's dream, the true heart of this home, with no detail spared - rich cherry cabinetry, high-end appliances, quartz countertops, oversized center island, breakfast nook. Kitchen opens to an inviting ''hearth room'' with gorgeous built-ins and wood-burning fireplace. The adjoining outdoor dining space, large enough for multiple seating arrangements, overlooks the lawn and beautiful woods beyond. Beautiful formal dining room with stunning custom wainscoting. Butler's pantry with floor-to-ceiling custom shelving, beverage fridge, secondary dishwasher, farmhouse sink, granite countertops. Conveniently located laundry room with custom pull out drying racks, counter-height desk space, apron front sink, and secondary full-sized refrigerator. Rounding out the first floor is a half bath and a tucked away ''garden'' room with beautiful views, ideal as a den, studio, or quiet retreat. Upstairs includes a cozy front-to-back landing, perfect to use as a homework or reading space; two gracious en-suite secondary bedrooms filled with character and custom carpentry; a game room with custom built-in twin bunk beds; and a large unfinished attic space for storage or future potential. The wide bedroom hallway features custom glass cabinetry. Back outside, steps away from the front/side porch is a carport with a finished, attached studio space, with its own heating/AC unit, Murphy bed, half bath, farmhouse sink, mini fridge and built-in work table. The studio has its own stone patio with easy access to surrounding gardens. Expansive 1400+ sq ft garage/workshop (with its own HVAC system). A dream workshop or a collector's garage. From the garage/workshop, outdoor stairs lead to an 800 sq ft loft apartment, ideal as a guest, au-pair or in-law living space. Full kitchen, bedroom, bath with tile shower, and closet with W/D. Shiplap walls and ceilings throughout. Thoughtfully designed with custom pantry storage, built-in shelving, and a pullout guest bed in the living room. Apartment includes its own HVAC system and unfinished storage space. Walk outside the apartment onto a deck overlooking lovingly established vegetable and cutting gardens, and mature fig tree. Landscaped grounds, including custom rock walls handcrafted by stone masons. Winding driveway, hardwood trees. Secluded setting and yet just 25 minutes to Franklin Street, downtown Apex, Pittsboro; 3 minutes to Jordan Lake trails, 10 minutes to boat launch; 8 minutes to the Preserve at Jordan Lake golf club. A truly distinctive property with its elevated combination of quality craftsmanship,warmth, thoughtful variety of living spaces, and seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Read Less

Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC, Patty McLaughlin.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

5,144

Lot Size

4.19 Acres

Year Built

2024

MLS Number

10169281

30 Days Snapshot Of 27517

$277k

-50%

(avg) sold price

-28%

homes sold

+46%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Bar Fridge", "Dishwasher", "Double Oven", "Dryer", "Electric Oven", "Freezer", "Gas Cooktop", "Ice Maker", "Microwave", "Oven", "Plumbed For Ice Maker", "Refrigerator", "Stainless Steel Appliance(s)", "Tankless Water Heater", "Washer"

Building

Building Area Total: 5144, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: "Fiber Cement", "Stone Veneer", "Wood Siding", Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 5144, Other Structures: "Garage(s)", "Guest House", "Second Residence", "Storage", "Workshop", Structure Type: "Site Built", Year Built: 2024

Community

Community Features: None

Cooling

Cooling: "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Central Air", "Dual", "Electric", "Heat Pump", "Wall Unit(s)", Cooling Included

Doors

Features: "French Doors", "Mirrored Closet Door(s)", "Sliding Doors"

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Garden", "Lighting", "Private Entrance", "Private Yard", "Storage", Patio And Porch Features: "Covered", "Deck", "Front Porch", "Patio", "Porch", "Side Porch"

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included, Features: "Family Room", "Wood Burning", "Wood Burning Stove"

Floors

Flooring: "Concrete", "Hardwood"

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Slab"

Garage

5 garage spaces, Garage Included

Heating

Heating: "Central", "Electric", "Fireplace(s)", "Forced Air", "Heat Pump", "Wood Stove", "None", Heating Included

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $100, Association Amenities: "None", Association Fee Frequency: Annually, Association Available

Interior Features

Interior Features: "Beamed Ceilings", "Bookcases", "Breakfast Bar", "Built-in Features", "Pantry", "Cathedral Ceiling(s)", "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Chandelier", "Crown Molding", "Double Vanity", "Dressing Room", "Eat-in Kitchen", "Entrance Foyer", "Granite Counters", "High Ceilings", "High Speed Internet", "In-Law Floorplan", "Kitchen Island", "Natural Woodwork", "Open Floorplan", "Master Downstairs", "Quartz Counters", "Recessed Lighting", "Room Over Garage", "Separate Shower", "Smooth Ceilings", "Soaking Tub", "Storage", "Vaulted Ceiling(s)", "Walk-In Closet(s)", "Walk-In Shower", "Other"

Laundry

Features: "Electric Dryer Hookup", "Laundry Room", "Main Level", "Sink", "Washer Hookup"

Lot

Lot Features: "Back Yard", "Front Yard", "Garden", "Hardwood Trees", "Landscaped", "Private", "Secluded", Lot Size Acres: 4.19, Lot Size Area: 4.19, Lot Size Square Feet: 182516.4, Lot Size Units: Acres, Parcel Number: 0093141

Parking

Parking Features: Additional Parking, Carport, Covered, Detached Carport, Driveway, Garage, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage, 2 carport spaces, 7 covered spaces, Carport Included, Open Parking

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: "Garden", "Trees/Woods", Zoning: R-5

Roof

Roof: "Shingle"

Sewer

Sewer: "Septic Tank"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 7092

Utilities

Utilities: "Cable Connected", "Electricity Connected", "Septic Connected", "Water Connected", "Propane", Water Source: "Private", "Shared Well"

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