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The home itself is a passive solar design set on a radiant heated slab with two glazed shade trellises in addition to two porches easing the transition to the gardens. Foot paths are permeable glacier jack pebbles. The home has 32" roof overhangs with 5" gutters so that the cedar shingle siding can be left un-painted to reduce both VOC's and maintenance. It is also has a solar heated radiant floor system with two panels on the roof that warm the floor and also provide domestic hot water with the assistance of a Rinnai propane fired demand water heater.Property Description
This award-winning luxury custom home sits on 12+ beautiful and private wooded acres in Efland, North Carolina. It combines cutting-edge modern design and rustic charm in equal measure.
The house, built by Michael Chandler of Chandler Design and Build in 2007, was conceived with the intention of being one with its environment. Its open-floor plan and extensive use of glass bring the outside in — embracing and showcasing the surrounding nature and light.
The home utilizes passive solar design. Its wide roof overhangs provide ample shade in the summer while considerable amounts of south glazing welcome the sun to warm the home in winter.
Two shade trellises, two porches and a deck provide a seamless transition to the outdoors. The custom garden and its winding stone paths mesh perfectly with the four-season native landscaping. In addition, the entire property is remarkable for the variety of plant life that can be found while hiking, and the land fronts a creek that leads to the Eno River.
The home was built with Mother Nature in mind and it can withstand whatever the elements have in store. There are extra steel reinforcements and 100% OSB wall and roof sheathing. The home is insulated with 5 inches of spray foam in the walls and 8 inches in the roof. The windows and appliances (except the stove) are energy star rated. And a water filtration system was added in 2010.
Notably, the home’s aging-in-place construction and design incorporate many accessibility features, such as 2'8"-wide doorways and step-free street access.
Despite the home’s “country” solitude, it’s only a 15-minute drive to Chapel Hill and Durham, 10 minutes to Hillsborough, and 40 minutes to Greensboro. The I-40/I-85 corridor is just two miles away.
Additional amenities include:
Proximity to both UNC and Duke Hospitals
10-foot ceilings throughout
Wood-burning, energy-efficient fireplace in “Great Room”
Gas fireplace in the 3rd bedroom
Two HVACS/dual thermostats for separate heating/cooling zones
Insulated doggie door in spacious laundry room/pantry
Soaking tub in the master bath
Custom built-in bookcases and window seats
Washer and dryer
7-foot deer fencing surrounds property
Custom driveway gate entrance designed by Ruffin Hobbs
Custom garden with winding stone paths
Four-season native landscaping
Garden shed with deck
Neighborhood Description
House is very private. Closest neighbor is .5 miles away.Market Area
Farms, and popular biking routes abound and all of this just 2 miles from the interstate and 5 miles to shopping outlets.School District
Efland-Cheeks Elementary is a positive educational setting where all students and staff are creative and confident problem-solvers able to generate knowledge, and contribute their skills to local and global communities.Community
Hillsborough is the closest town to Efland and is NC's 127th largest community. Hillsborough is also a town of artists. Hillsborough has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | no |
| Cleaned with Green Products | no |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Electric Radiant |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Shingles - Other |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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