Gracefully situated on 2.8 park-like acres in the coveted Lake Forest neighborhood, 820 Kenmore Road is a masterfully crafted Georgian estate designed by esteemed architect Archie Royal Davis and brought to life by the craftsmanship of George Birmingham. With nearly 6,000 square feet of living space, this stately home exemplifies the elegance and proportion of classic Southern architecture—refined, timeless, and deeply rooted in tradition.
A gracious first-floor primary suite offers both privacy and convenience, while three additional bedrooms and two full baths upstairs provide generous accommodations for family or guests. Throughout the home, scale and symmetry blend with warm millwork, rich materials, and an abundance of natural light.
The 2.8-acre grounds offer endless opportunity for outdoor living and future expansion—and for those seeking even more space or investment potential, an adjacent 2.8-acre parcel is available for purchase separately at $725,000, creating a truly rare opportunity in the heart of Chapel Hill.
This is a home of heritage, quality, and enduring beauty—a place where the past informs the present, and every detail tells a story. A property like this only comes available once in a generation. There is an opportunity to purchase adjoining property 812 Kenmore Road as well as additional 2.8 acres on Lot 3.
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Price
$2,490,000
Days On Site
168 Days
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
5,428 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
2.8 Acres
Year Built
1973
MLS® Number
10100264
Status
Active
Property Tax
$19,760.42
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
N/A
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3 weeks ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 months ago
Price changed to $2,490,000
6 months ago
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General Features
Acres
2.8
Attached Garage
Yes
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Levels
Two
Number Of Stories
2
Parking
Attached
Parking Spaces
5
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Public Sewer
SqFt Above
5428
SqFt Total
5428
Style
ColonialTraditional
Water Source
Public
Interior Features
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
HardwoodTile
Heating
Central
Basement
Dimensions - 22 x 35.6Level - Basement
Bedroom 2
Dimensions - 13.2 x 16.6Level - Second
Bedroom 3
Dimensions - 14 x 14.3Level - Second
Bedroom 4
Dimensions - 14 x 14.7Level - Second
Bonus Room
Dimensions - 16 x 16.7Level - Second
Breakfast Room
Dimensions - 12 x 15Level - Main
Dining Room
Dimensions - 14.3 x 15Level - Main
Entrance Hall
Dimensions - 14 x 16.3Level - Main
Family Room
Dimensions - 11.3 x 14.7Level - Main
Kitchen
Dimensions - 12.3 x 20.5Level - Main
Laundry
Dimensions - 8 x 13.6Level - Main
Living Room
Dimensions - 16.3 x 31Level - Main
Master Bedroom
Dimensions - 16 x 19.3Level - Main
Other
Dimensions - 16.2 x 22Level - SecondDescription - Flex space
Sunroom
Dimensions - 11.5 x 45.6Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
Brick
Roof
Shingle
Community Features
Financing Terms Available
CashConventional
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
Middle School
CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
High School
CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Listing courtesy of Melanie Jones of Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
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