5505 Old Greensboro Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

NATURE AND BEAUTY! 1930 sq ft home + carport + garage turned into storage space/workshop area, on 3.7 acres of yard and woods! 3 br (or 2 bedrooms + office--3rd bedroom/office is separated from loft balcony by a curtain), 2 ba. Chapel Hill, west of town in farm country. House is encircled by old oaks and bulbs to greet you in the spring. Hand-crafted cedar front porch swing! Gorgeous views from house (large field and pond backed by a pine forest), and a short, uplifting and low-traffic drive to town, past rolling farmland. Commute to CH, Carrboro, Durham, RTP... Warm and inviting cottage-style exterior. Unique and beautiful interior architecture. Unfurnished 3 br (3rd br or office upstairs in loft), 2 ba, hw floors, kitchen with range and dishwasher, pantry, large (19.5' x 14') living room w/vaulted ceiling overlooked by loft balcony, pretty dining room with arched entry, large, sunny family room with marble composite floor and sliding doors to deck, washer/dryer hookups, hall, cute entry room ("mudroom"), two fireplaces (living room fireplace functioning). One bathroom is large and the smaller bathroom features a restored antique claw-foot tub, Victorian-style pressed tin ceiling, marble floor, and wrought iron & granite pedestal sink. Large antique stained glass window in living room. Home painted in soft colors. Lots of storage space. New energy-efficient heating and cooling system and ductwork installed in 2019. Small organically nurtured vegetable garden plot can be reclaimed (22' x 16', ~350 sq. ft.), several raised beds, and perennial border surrounding the spacious deck. Perfect home for the nature lover, birdwatcher, or gardener! Deer graze in the back yard, and ospreys fish on the neighbor's pond in view of the huge living room window. Ideal relaxing retreat for a lover of nature. Indoor cats preferred (to protect wildlife). Owner has cat allergies so please have house thoroughly cleaned before vacating. Dogs considered if house trained and gentle. Pet deposit. No smokers please. Enjoy bluebirds, woodpeckers, nuthatches, and songbirds. Watch Canada geese land on the neighbor's pond, and hear the frog chorus. Call or email home owner Alison for inquiries. Flexible move-in date. Rental application.