729 E Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, North Carolina NC27514
Active
$3,950,000
Est. Mortgage N/A
Rarely available, The Greenlaw House, a stunning, historic estate built in 1922 for Edwin Greenlaw, namesake of UNC's Greenlaw Hall. Designed by Arthur Nash, whose major works include the Carolina Inn, Wilson Library, and Venable Hall, among many other campus buildings contributing to UNC Chapel Hill's reputation as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the US. The current owners and their architect retained the beautiful architectural details, but added the modern updates and features selective buyers require when . This impressive property now boasts 5586 sq.ft., 4/5 BR's and 4.5 BA's in the main house & includes a large gourmet kitchen, luxurious owner's suite, spacious rooms ideal for entertaining on the main floor, five fireplaces, screened porch, pool with 40'x 19'5' bluestone patio, grilling deck, fire pit, wine cellar, detached garage (with a beautiful exercise room and pool bath), plus an open concept guest house (built in 2001). Total Living Area - 6768 sq.ft. and almost an acre of professionally landscaped front and backyards. It's perfect!
Quick Facts
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
SqFt
Year Built
Property Type
Property Details
StatusActive
Bedrooms6
Total Baths7
Full Baths6
Partial Baths1
SqFt
5,586
Acres
0.900
CountyOrange
SubdivisionNot in a Subdivision
Year Built1922
Property TypeResidential
Property Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
County
Orange
Half Baths
1
Price Before Reduction
4250000
Price Reduction Date
2024-03-15T17:44:57+00:00
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Type
Residential
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Year Built
1922
Zoning
R-1
Above Grade Finished Area
5346
Above Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Appliances
Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Water Purifier
Basement
Exterior Entry, Heated, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Bathrooms Total Decimal
6.5
Below Grade Finished Area
240
Below Grade Finished Area Units
Square Feet
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Cooling
yes
Cooling Type
Central Air
Fireplace
yes
Fireplace Features
Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces Total
5
Flooring
Hardwood, Marble, Tile
Heating
yes
Heating Type
Fireplace(s), Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
Laundry Features
Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level
Levels
Three Or More
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Rooms Total
15
Architectural Style
Traditional
Attached Garage
no
Carport
no
Construction Materials
Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Balcony, Fenced Yard, Lighting
Fencing
Back Yard, Fenced
Garage
yes
Garage Spaces
2
Green Water Conservation
Low-Flow Fixtures
Lot Features
Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Lot Size Area
39204
Lot Size Dimensions
187 x 341 x 73 x 275
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
New Construction
no
Open Parking
yes
Other Structures
Garage(s), Guest House, Pergola
Parking Features
Attached, Circular Driveway, Covered, Deck, Detached, Drive Through, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Pool Features
In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Private, Salt Water
Pool Private
yes
Sewer
Public Sewer
Structure Type
Site Built
Utilities
Cable Available
Water Source
Public
Window Features
Blinds, Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
Community Features
Historical Area
County
US
Directions
Franklin St. between The Glen and Park Pl. Enter shared driveway between 729 and 733 E Franklin and turn on the circular drive and under the porte-cochère to the front door.
Elementary School
CH/Carrboro - Northside
High School
CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Middle Or Junior School
CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
Association
no
Green Energy Efficient
Lighting, Thermostat
Feed Types
IDX
Status
Active
Special Listing Conditions
Trust
Tax Annual Amount
34462.8
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Contact - Listing ID 2510777
Nate Howard
PO Box 981
Apex, NC 27502
Phone: 919-452-6484
Phone Alt: 919-452-6484
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