508 Willowbend

508 Willowbend Plantation

A short walk down a neighborhood trail leads to Jordan Lake and its scenic beauty.

Drift in a canoe or paddle your kayak only a few steps from your front door. If horseback riding is a passion, there is ample pasture on this 10.64-acre lot to keep horses, and there is a trail to ride them by the lake.

It is all about lifestyle, an exemplary lifestyle that only a few will be fortunate enough to call their own. This oasis is only 8 miles from Franklin St. and the heart of downtown Chapel Hill.

Gated and private, Willowbend Plantation is a well-kept secret.

Tabula Rasa In 2019 the owners of 508 Willowbend saw their new home as a drawing board on which to create a testament to the beauty of its setting.

They hired Loyd Builders, a master of quality, avant guard design, and attention to detail to partner in creating their vision. From the ceiling to the floors, the walls and the windows to the cabinets, tiles and lighting, everything is fresh and new. The owners are from England and you will note the European nod to their heritage. The wife is an artist who has cast her stroke on the layers and textures apparent in every room.

With the cast established and the parameters set, all is ready for you to experience a masterpiece that is comfortable for living and bursting with refined features to savor at every casual glance.

Windows of a private world bring in sunshine and laughter from that circumference the atmosphere or interior rooms. Never isolated, rooms open in a seamless design encouraging vibrant conversation a sense of companionship. An open hallway above unites the first and second floors.

Just outside is a raised and curved stone patio. It is ideal for grilling, dining al fresco or sunbathing in the warm Carolina sunshine, and large enough to host huge parties outside. The raised perimeter walls provide natural seating.

Layers of texture Warmth from the cedar board and beam ceiling, the strength of a stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace, the alternating vertical and horizontal pattern of shiplap siding on the walls, the bowed wall of windows with ultimate private views , the iron balusters, each element adds depth and dimension to this extraordinary room.

Details details details Dropping names like Wolf and SubZero is just a starting point. Solid wood cabinets are styled to suit the aesthetic theme, many are floor to ceiling for optimal storage. There is a porcelain farm sink, gleaming recessed and overhead lighting, and a sliding decorative iron gate, separating the side entry and mud room from the kitchen. Shiplap siding covers the walls and ceiling and one wall (including the backsplash) is constructed of stone that mirrors the stone in the adjoining fireplace. The visual appeal is rich with warmth and the practical elements superior.

Double Dutch doors lead to a newly created screen porch, opposite a single door leads to the outdoor patio. There is a butlers bar between the kitchen and formal dining area.

Here is a stylish bath where relaxing daydreams come true. There are glamorous vanities with quartz counters and rectangular sinks, a sleek shower with multiple spray options, and a separate water closet. Modern, yet timeless, appointments as seen in the tile floors, cedar ceiling, shiplap walls, and trey ceiling assure lasting beauty. A deep tub for soaking is inviting relaxation.

Adjacent is an enormous walk-in closet, in fact with a comfy chair or a bench it serves as a dressing room as well. You will be pleased with the hardwood floors and the natural light.

abandon the World Welcome to a retreat that has it all. The spacious sleeping quarters include a sitting room with a bank of windows and a door to the extended ipe deck with iron railings. Again a warm cedar ceiling is beamed and glows against the warmth of an overhead chandelier.

For those who like to read in solitude bookcases are available to store favorite editions. Bring on the large cozy furniture, this room can handle it with ease. Double doors also lead to the extended private deck. Gaze at the stars, savor your favorite beverage or just marvel and the beauty of the serene setting.

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Lucia Cooke

919.225.3181

Allison Zimmerman

919.818.5641

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