Welcome to a mid-century sanctuary designed for quiet, one-level living in one of Chapel Hill’s most tucked-away enclaves. Set within the Mason Farm/Whitehead Circle Neighborhood Conservation District, this 1947 home is all about architectural integrity and effortless flow Eichler-inspired Weldtex-style siding, soaring timber-beamed ceilings, and a bright, open layout grounded by smoked white oak hardwoods. The private bedroom wing keeps day-to-day life calm and organized, while a flexible bonus space with its own full bath easily serves as a home office, library, or guest suite. At the center, the galley kitchen is dialed-in for cooks and entertainers alike with custom cabinetry, Carrera marble, a premium stainless suite with a 5-burner gas cooktop, and double wall-mount convection ovens, opening naturally to a wine bar and pantry with an under-counter cooler and then into a second, expansive living and dining space warmed by a wood-burning fireplace and another vaulted ceiling. A rear-entry mudroom and laundry zone add everyday practicality, while a Rinnai tankless water heater and a new roof (March 2024) bring peace of mind. Outdoors, the one-acre homesite feels like its own natural retreat with boulder outcroppings, a low-maintenance landscape, and a large fenced backyard ready for pets, play, or a future fire-pit lounge. A two-car detached garage with frosted glass panel doors and oversized storage closets rounds out the experience for garden tools, bikes, and weekend gear.

In the neighborhood, life feels intentionally quiet; no cut-through streets, a true “pocket neighborhood” feel yet you’re remarkably close to the heart of UNC and major destinations. UNC Hospitals is right on Manning Drive, Kenan-Flagler is based in the McColl Building on Kenan Center Drive, and the Dean E. Smith Center anchors game-day energy on Skipper Bowles Drive when you want a true Carolina moment.

For the broader area, you’re surrounded by some of Chapel Hill’s best-loved everyday escapes and conveniences  without needing to go far. Coker Arboretum sits at Cameron Avenue and Raleigh Street for easy, scenic walks, and the North Carolina Botanical Garden on Old Mason Farm Road offers trails and seasonal beauty close to home. When it’s time for shopping and dining, University Place at 201 S. Estes Drive is a nearby hub, and Eastgate Crossing on E. Franklin Street continues its recovery and reopening process following Tropical Storm Chantal’s July 2025 flooding so it’s best to check individual business status before heading over.

To learn more or schedule a private showing, contact The Coley Group. We’d love to help you unlock Chapel Hill’s best and find the place that feels like home.