245 Marks Lane, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27516

Properties like 245 Marks Lane make real estate fun! As you tour this 20 acre farm/garden solar home, every turn around a corner, every path to another patch of ground will widen your smile. You'll enjoy what is there now and what your imprint will bring to it. The house was designed by local architect and passionate advocate for sustainable living Giles Blunden. Giles was the driving force behind the communities Arcadia and Pacifica, and 245 Marks Lane exudes that same energy in a rural setting. Radiant floors are solar with a Rennai backup. Primary heat source is a heat pump. Solatube skylights illuminate the space even on cloudy days. The custom cabinetry and woodwork are flame maple and cherry. Thanks to the Biden infrastructure bill, high speed internet is available. The separate atelier will bring out the latent Cezanne in you. There is a garage door and deck for your plein air pursuits, a ventilator to keep fumes and dust at bay, a mini split for heating and cooling and a WC to keep interruptions brief. The twenty acres features multiple pastures, a four stall barn with 140 bale storage, three run in sheds, an aviary, a tractor shed and more. The koi pond/plunge pool is a delightful focal point by the stone patio, set off by graceful evergreens and Japanese maples. The separate two and a half acre pond (split with a neighbor) has a dock and gazebo and is stocked with bass and bream for catch and release. An artificial stream among a fern glade cascades into the top of the pond. Approx half the land is deer fenced (there may be a tree or two on the fence at the moment) to prevent gardening frustrations. If hosting nomads, there is a 30 amp RV hookup and tank connection. Come see this amazing property!