Nature sensitive planned community in bucolic Northeastern Orange County. Featuring large lots, some with pastures and woodlands, and many with superior vistas. Immaculately maintained setting includes a stocked pond and 5± miles of riding and hiking trails. 12-stall boarding stable and training facility is privately owned. See pdf for acreage and pricing.

Waterfront Building Lot

An extremely high elevation waterfront and oceanview lot on navigable Davis Creek. The neighboring homes east and west of this tract both survived Hurricane Hazel. Building footprint elevations range from 8 ft. to 20 ft. Private dock permissible with available permitting. Nearby pedisterian access to the the oceanfront. A rare opportunity near Lockwoods Folly Inlet and the new mid-island high level bridge.                 

Offered at: $319,000

SOLD Blomaker, Swedish for blooming acres, is the name given to this classic old farm house by its long-time owners. The name is a nod to the wife’s Swedish father, the first botanist hired at Duke University’s gardens. Set among blooming plants and trees and buttercup-filled meadows, Blomaker occupies 10 acres accessed from both Highland Farm Road and Hall’s Mill Road. The house has had numerous systems upgrades and new kitchen appliances and countertops. There is a wood-burning stove in the family room set in a raised brick hearth. The entry features the original beveled glass and the living room retains its historic mantel.

$450,000

Southern Living custom built home by Morningstar Homes of Raleigh located midway between Pittsboro and Siler City. A pictoral 42.52± acres of rolling farm land. Excellent potential for equestrian and/or cattle operation.

Offered at: $629,000

Characterized by an incomparable setting, rare early architecture and a romantic history, the 1814 Hooper-Kyser House is offered for sale by owner and former fashion model, singer and actress, Georgia Carroll Kyser. The widow of UNC graduate and band leader and movie star James Kern “Kay” Kyser, Georgia Carroll moved with her husband and two daughters to the home in 1951. The Federal style farm house has been enlarged by the addition of a spacious Provincial French kitchen and a gracious rear elevation sunroom/family room overlooking the almost 1± acre setting. The residence’s approximately 4305± square feet comprises 5 bedrooms and 5 baths. There is a third floor aerie which once served as Kay Kyser’s office and a roomy basement with private entrance which has served as a student apartment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and protected by covenants administered by the state-wide preservation organization Preservation North Carolina (PNC), the Hooper-Kyser House is suitable for renovation and eligible for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program administered by the State Historic Preservation Office of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources.

Offered at: $1,495,000

Offered by the original owner this corner lot home was constructed with numerous custom upgrades. These features include millwork, shelving, paddle fans, storage, a rear deck and a private fenced rear yard. The home was also prewired for security and audio surround sound. The spacious first floor master bedroom is designed with a trey ceiling and a large walk in closet. The master en-suite bath includes a grand soaking tub and a separate shower cabinet. The main level also features a dining area, a living room including a fireplace with gas logs, a large kitchen and an adjacent breakfast area. The second level provides for two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The two car garage was constructed to include shelving and an attic for additional storage. The Auburn community pool usage is included in the monthly Home Owner Associations dues. This location is convenient to Interstate 40 and the South Point shopping and dining opportunities.

Offered at: $183,400

The Alexander Kelly House in Carthage is considered by many to be the grandest plantation house ever built in Moore County.  Completed in 1842, the two-story double-pile residence is in the transitional Federal-Greek Revival style and was constructed for lawyer John B. Kelly.  His nephew Alexander Kelly, a prominent planter, industrialist, politician and sheriff was said to be an amateur architect and may have designed the house and overseen its construction. The home was the seat of the Kelly family and continuously occupied by family members until 1998.  Renovated in 2003 by restoration contractor Dean Ruedrich, the Kelly House retains its finely finished interiors with wainscots, tripartite Federal mantels, and a rare “house portrait” inset in the center block of the parlor mantel.  The  home’s appropriate 1.34 ± acre setting includes picket fencing and mature trees.

Offered at: $495,000

Principal architect Bobby McAlpine & project architect Chris Tippett agree with landscape architect Mike Kaiser that the Villa is successfully organized around spatial relationships that incorporate the setting & gardens, carefully marrying the interior & exterior spaces. ''The lovely gardens & pool courtyard are passive views'', says Tippett, ''characteristic of Italian Tuscan Villas.

Offered at: $7,500,000

Pleasant Hill, a modern Queen Anne style castle, is characterized by a masterful combination of materials and architectural details. The front elevation features a sweeping full façade porch that is elegantly defined by a copper-covered segmented extension to the north and a full tower to the south. Yes, we are talking modern castle here. Exterior textures are important to Pleasant Hill.  Wide board cypress siding, cedar shakes and standing seam copper on the turret roof and the tower play well together and the tall transomed-windows on all levels flood the interior with light.

Offered at: $1,500,000

William Reed’s Ordinary, described by the prestigious Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) as an excellent example of early “Piedmont” architecture, has been associated with many of the most significant figures in Hillsborough’s long and illustrious history. Located within walking distance of a thriving historic downtown, the setting of the house that includes a large secluded garden set with magnificent pecan trees and flower beds, and the home’s impeccable Colonial architecture make it a landmark in Historic Hillsborough.

Offered at: $435,000

Sited on 8 private acres this exemplary residence offers one of the finest lifestyle opportunities in North Carolina. This contemporary residence designed by Meyer-Greeson-Paullin of Charlotte, includes a private tennis court, in-ground swimming pool and cabana featuring 2 full baths. The sellers have sensitively renovated and upgraded this remarkable property.

Offered at: $4,300,000