740 Cedar Brook Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$2,500,000

A rustic ramble through twenty-eight picturesque acres of Piedmont forest in Chapel Hill suddenly reveals this singular and stunning cozy Brutalist home, perched over idyllic Neville creek encircling a secluded property surrounded by lush flora and fauna. Designed by revered local architect Louis Cherry, the house draws inspiration from the… Read More domestic architecture of modernist masters Le Corbusier and Carlo Scarpa with their emphasis on graceful functionality, industrial materials, and open spaces. A classic modernist deck house once stood on the building site; unfortunately, it could not be saved. For his vision of the new home, the owner fully embraced the concept of ruinenlust, leaving the abandoned brick chimney and former foundation to provide contrast and counterpoint, counterpoising these discrete derelict structures alongside the bold, clean lines of the new cantilevered concrete construction. The house is rich in materials that soften the industrial concrete framework, from the reclaimed 19th century wide-plank hardwood floors (each hand-stained for uniformity), to the inviting tactility of the burlap walls in the living room, to the design-forward Enzo Mari-esque plywood kitchen. These thoughtful details are further elevated by the sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows, which suffuse the expansive interior spaces with sunlight and shadowplay, reflecting flickering glimpses of the landscape outdoors onto the walls and across the floors. The house unfolds over three levels, including two bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom featuring Heath Ceramics tiles, Duravit sinks and Hansgrohe faucets. The library sitting room, which could double as a third bedroom, is just off the long corridor overlooking the front courtyard. The heart of the home is the open entertaining space, with ample room for an oversized dining table, and the deep sunken living room, with its impressive fireplace hearth and custom built-in cabinetry. The stairs lead up to a third level and open out onto a spacious screened-in porch and an open rooftop deck that offers a tree-house vista of the surrounding scenic woodlands. A network of trails weaves through the property, leading to a magnolia grove established by the former owners of the original deck house, who were expert rare magnolia specimen collectors. It's an outdoor space perfect for peaceful contemplation, parties, or even pastoral weddings. This dreamy location is surprisingly only 3 miles from downtown Carrboro, where you can frequent all the best bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and grocery stores in the area. This remarkable home is truly incomparable, utterly unlike any other in the Triangle. Read Less

Courtesy of Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham, Samantha Greaves, 919-999-8482.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 13, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,924

Lot Size

28.44 Acres

Year Built

2015

MLS Number

10164346

30 Days Snapshot Of 27516

$330k

+3%

(avg) sold price

-50%

home sold

-42%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Frontage Type: "Private Road", Road Surface Type: "Gravel"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Dishwasher", "ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher", "Free-Standing Refrigerator", "Gas Range", "Instant Hot Water", "Oven", "Plumbed For Ice Maker", "Stainless Steel Appliance(s)", "Tankless Water Heater", "Washer/Dryer", "Water Heater", "Water Purifier Owned", "Water Softener"

Basement

Basement: "Concrete", "Storage Space"

Building

Building Area Total: 2924, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: "Concrete", Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 2924, Structure Type: "Site Built", Year Built: 2015

Cooling

Cooling: "Central Air", Cooling Included

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Balcony", "Courtyard", "Garden", "Outdoor Shower", "Private Entrance", "Private Yard", "Storage", "Uncovered Courtyard", Patio And Porch Features: "Covered", "Deck", "Patio", "Porch", "Screened"

Fence

Fencing: "None"

Floors

Flooring: "Hardwood", "Tile"

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Concrete", "Concrete Perimeter"

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", Heating Included

Interior Features

Interior Features: "Eat-in Kitchen", "Entrance Foyer", "High Ceilings", "Kitchen Island", "Kitchen/Dining Room Combination", "Open Floorplan", "Separate Shower", "Smart Home", "Smart Thermostat", "Sound System", "Storage", "Walk-In Shower"

Lot

Lot Features: "Back Yard", "Garden", "Gentle Sloping", "Hardwood Trees", "Landscaped", "Native Plants", "Orchard(s)", "Partially Cleared", "Private", "Rolling Slope", "Secluded", "Views", "Wooded", Lot Size Acres: 28.44, Lot Size Area: 28.44, Lot Size Square Feet: 1238846.4, Lot Size Units: Acres, Parcel Number: 9768506679

Parking

Parking Features: Gravel, Outside, Parking Pad, Shared Driveway

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: "Creek/Stream", "Forest", "Panoramic", "Trees/Woods", Zoning: RB

Roof

Roof: "Membrane"

Sewer

Sewer: "Septic Tank"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 9307.42

Utilities

Water Source: "Well"

Windows

Window Features: "Aluminum Frames", "Skylight(s)"

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