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Reminiscent of vineyard estates found in the Pomerol region of France, this $1,950,000 magnificent "Green" built Country French home is set on 1 +/- acre in the Estates section of Chapel Ridge in Pittsboro, NC. Evoking the style, character, charm and luxury of a 19th century French chateau, the property is located just off of 15/501 and US64, minutes from Chapel Hill, NC. The thoughtfully orchestrated floor plan was designed by Dominick Tringalli, AIA and built by Choate Custom Homes to not only function for grand scale entertaining but also for comfortable family living as well. Beam trusses, barrel and groin ceilings, 8' distressed solid teak doors, stonework, and high windows set in dormers contribute to the authentic detail. With a total of twenty-four rooms, the latest technologically and advanced features were incorporated throughout to ensure that this home would be comfortable, functional and energy efficient.
- Old world French influences abound throughout the home.
- The foyer features a barrel ceiling with limestone brick and an inlaid limestone floor
- The study has floor to ceiling hickory wainscoting, coffered ceilings and bookcases as well as hand-scraped acacia floor
- The elegant dining room provides an inviting space with custom walnut columns, wainscotings, a cove ceiling and hand-scraped acacia floors
- The grand foyer features mortised and tenoned cypress beams, distressed limestone floors and a custom built walnut and wrought iron staircase
- The country kitchen is comfortable, bright, airy, and well equipped with commercial Viking® appliances, a large center island, custom cabinetry, a custom limestone hood, a large walk-in pantry and a separate dining area with hand-scraped acacia floors
- The family room off of the kitchen features a stone fireplace, cypress beams, a 50" HDTV entertainment center and hand-scraped acacia floors
- The loggia off of the foyer, family room and master bedroom has a custom cedar ceiling, Rumford masonry fireplace, phantom screens and an iron spiral staircase to the back yard
- The loggia off of the rear foyer has a custom cedar ceiling and is prepped for an outdoor kitchen with fully functional sink and gas grill
- The large master suite provides a retreat from the world with a cozy master bedroom with a backlit custom iron ceiling, a generous dressing/vanity room and large his and hers walk-in closets with hand-scraped acacia floors
- The master bathroom features a barrel ceiling over a freestanding tub with views of the woods, a limestone wrapped fireplace and a Kohler® DTV multiple head spa shower for two
- The powder room features a custom-made vanity built around antique carved mahogany legs with lions feet and faces from Europe Circa 1800's
- Three bedrooms including an in-law suite/2nd master with elegant bathroom
- A large great room for family gatherings, with abundant natural light and exterior views
- The media room featuring a 100" HD theater screen and projector, Dolby® 7.1 surround sound and a rack system housing the electronics for the entire home's automation, closed circuit television and entertainment system
- The bar/kitchen features custom cabinetry and Viking® appliances
- The 1,300+ bottle dine-in wine cellar takes its cue from the ancient cellars of the Chateaux of France with its terra cotta tile floor, stonewalls, arches and a custom-made iron door. This rustic retreat provides an intimate space for wine tasting, dining or relaxing conversations
- The 3 –1/2 car garage is a wood paneled, provides access to over 2,500 sq.ft. of attic storage and is enclosed by custom-made, hand scraped wood garage doors
Additional features of this home are:
- Certified "Green Built" to the highest level at Gold compliance
- Featuring a "Control 4"® home automations system with wireless remote control for lighting, security, closed circuit television, HVAC and entertainment
- Prepped for a whole house generator including a 200 amp transfer switch
- Solara® gas and electric lanterns
- Prepped for a full water reclamation system for landscaping and toilet flushing use
- Professionally designed and installed landscaping
- All built to the highest quality and combining the latest technology this is a world class and extraordinary 21st Century North Carolina estate
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