303 E Rosemary Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Home for sale - Central Park(Chapel Hill)

RARE OPPORTUNITY to own the historic Gabriel Utley House (c. 1849), a landmark residence and Contributing Building within the Chapel Hill Historic District, ideally located at 303 E. Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC, near downtown Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina. Believed to date to approximately 1849, this remarkable home blends more than 175 years of Chapel Hill history with thoughtful modern updates. Architectural historians have identified the property as a Greek Revival-style residence, and historic records indicate it stands on land that was part of Chapel Hill's original town lots established in 1793. Preservation research suggests portions of an earlier structure may be incorporated within the home, reflecting multiple generations of growth and stewardship. Expanded during the mid-19th century and later enhanced in the early 20th century, the property remains an important part of Chapel Hill's architectural heritage and historic streetscape. Over the years, the home has been associated with generations of residents connected to the University of North Carolina and the Chapel Hill community, contributing to its enduring place in local history. Inside, original hardwood floors, historic millwork, decorative fireplaces, high ceilings, beadboard ceilings, and period architectural details showcase the home's rich heritage. The renovated kitchen offers the perfect blend of historic character and modern convenience, featuring the home's original brick flooring, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, updated cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The home offers multiple spacious bedrooms, updated bathrooms, generous common spaces, pantry storage, and flexible-use rooms suitable for a variety of residential and investment uses. Outside, a welcoming full-width covered front porch overlooks a beautifully landscaped corner lot shaded by mature trees. A substantial gravel parking area comfortably accommodates 9+ vehicles, an exceptionally rare amenity for a property in this location. Situated on a quiet residential street, the property offers convenient access to downtown Chapel Hill, UNC, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and cultural destinations. East Franklin Street is located approximately 0.3 miles from the property, while UNC's iconic Old Well and historic campus core are approximately 0.6 miles away. The property's central location provides convenient access to academic buildings, libraries, museums, athletic facilities, and many of Chapel Hill's most recognizable destinations. Historic character, modern updates, exceptional parking, and an outstanding location combine to create one of Chapel Hill's most unique offerings. ------ PROPERTY FEATURES Historic & Architectural РGabriel Utley House (c. 1849) РContributing Building within the Chapel Hill Historic District РGreek Revival architectural influences РExpanded and enhanced through multiple historic periods РOriginal hardwood floors throughout РOriginal brick kitchen floor РDecorative fireplaces РHigh ceilings РFull-width covered front porch РMature trees and landscaped grounds РProminent corner lot Kitchen РGranite countertops РSubway tile backsplash РUpdated cabinetry РStainless steel appliances РOriginal brick flooring retained in kitchen Interior РMultiple spacious bedrooms РUpdated bathrooms РLarge common living areas РPantry/storage room Exterior РLarge gravel parking area accommodating 9+ vehicles РQuiet residential setting РMature shade trees РCorner lot РRare downtown parking capacity LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS РApproximately 0.3 miles to East Franklin Street РApproximately 0.6 miles to UNC's Old Well and historic campus core РConvenient access to downtown Chapel Hill restaurants, caf̩s, shopping, and entertainment РNear UNC academic buildings, libraries, museums, and athletic facilities

Open House:

• Listing Price: $1,400,000

• Square Feet: 2152

• Bedrooms: 4

• Bathrooms: 2 full, 0 half

• Acres: 0.3

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