When only the exceptional will do! This estate home combines distinctive architecture with understated elegance, designed by renowned architect William Hirsch and built by BRW Builders with uncompromising quality. Offering over 8,200 sq. ft. of living space, with three private bedroom suites in the main home plus a fully appointed guest apartment, this residence is one of Governors Club's most remarkable offerings. Nestled within the prestigious gated golf community, the home enjoys unparalleled GOLF COURSE VIEWS and lives like a private retreat. The chef's kitchen features Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, dual dishwashers, steam oven, drawer microwave, marble backsplash, and abundant storage. The dramatic living room showcases a 14-foot coffered ceiling and opens to a private terrace ideal for entertaining. The ELEVATOR provides effortless access to all levels, including the luxurious primary retreat with spa-inspired bath, two expansive dressing rooms, and a floor-to-ceiling bow window overlooking the grounds. The lower level offers a unique birds-eye maple bar, custom glass wine display, stone fireplace, screened porch, and access to the saltwater cocktail pool and gardens — your own resort-style escape. The guest apartment features a kitchenette, living room, renovated bath, and spacious bedroom — perfect for extended family, an au pair, or visiting friends. Private, peaceful, and irreplaceable — a home of this caliber could not be reproduced today for anywhere near the asking price. A rare opportunity within Governors Club.
For sale
$4,000,000
50211 Manly, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
4beds
7,594sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2004
0.68 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$527/sqft
$325/mo HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceSaltwater cocktail poolSpacious bedroomRenovated bathCustom glass wine displayTaj mahal quartzite countertopsPrivate terrace
- 359 days
- on Zillow |
- 704 |
- 32 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 20, 2025 at 10:14am
Listed by:
Cathy Twigg 919-923-5316,
Governors Club Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10049943

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Gas Pack, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Gas, Multi Units, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Bookcases, Pantry, Central Vacuum, Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dressing Room, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Basement: Daylight, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Den, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Other
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,594
- Total interior livable area: 7,594 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,339
- Finished area below ground: 2,255
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Common Area, Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Kitchen, Standby Generator
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Screened, Side Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony, Built-in Barbecue, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Partial, Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Golf Course
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, On Golf Course, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Views, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Pergola
- Parcel number: 914
- Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Curbs, Gated, Golf, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Governors Club
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Dog Park, Gated, Management
- Services included: Road Maintenance, Security, Storm Water Maintenance
- HOA fee: $3,894 annually
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $527/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,550,674
- Annual tax amount: $13,227
- Date on market: 8/30/2024
- Road surface type: Concrete
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