$2,900,000 $16,466 est/mo Sourced by Back At You
196 Paces Mill Trail,Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Prepare to exhale and relax at this multi-level contemporary residence featuring a metal roof, integrated solar panels, multiple outdoor decks, and a built-in heated swimming pool and hot tub, custom sauna all with views of the beautiful Haw River.
One can not even begin to grasp the beautiful sunsets right over the Haw River.
Extensive natural landscape with a prominent river, dense tree coverage, and a residential structure featuring solar panels
Riverfront property surrounded by extensive tree coverage
Contemporary exterior with a gravel driveway, stucco siding, and a wooden entry deck
Multi-level residence featuring a metal roof, multiple outdoor decks, and a prominent swimming pool
Riverfront property featuring a contemporary residence with a metal roof and integrated solar panels
Riverfront property featuring mature hardwood and evergreen forest, direct river access with natural stone outcroppings, and a private paved driveway
Covered deck featuring a wood plank ceiling with recessed lighting and a ceiling fan, IPE flooring, custom steel cable railing, and remote controlled screen to use at your convenience. Stairs off the deck lead to the beautiful pool setting all with views of the Haw.
Multi-level outdoor living space featuring a covered upper deck, glass sliding doors, and a lower-level concrete patio with a heated infinity pool and hot tub, custom sauna, room with a full bath with a steam shower.
You can not even truly show how jaw dropping the views of the Haw River are from this home.
Expansive outdoor space featuring a glass-paneled railing, heated swimming pool and hot tub, a wood-finish soffit and sauna with glass railings to allow for beautiful river views.
Infinity edge heated pool with integrated steps and surrounding hardscaping
Primary Bedroom Private Wood-finish soffit with recessed lighting, IPE decking, custom steel cable railing.
Hallway featuring recessed lighting, light wood-finish flooring, and built-in vertical storage
Spacious primary bedroom showcasing warm wood-finish flooring, abundant natural light from dual glass doors and windows, ceiling fan with recessed lighting, and a generous floor plan ideal for furniture arrangement
One of two Custom closets system featuring wood-finish shelving, built-in drawer units with brushed nickel pulls, and recessed lighting
Spacious bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower with tile surround, a freestanding soaking tub, and a built-in fireplace
Dual vanity with light-toned countertop and integrated sinks, extensive storage cabinetry, a full-width mirror, and dark-toned floor tiles
Freestanding soaking tub with a floor-mounted faucet, an in-wall fireplace, and white tiled walls with views of the Haw River.
Kitchen featuring wide maple flooring, grey cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, custom range hood, and a waterfall island with exceptional views of the Haw River.
Modern kitchen featuring light wood-finish flooring, vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and a large center island with an integrated sink
Contemporary kitchen featuring wood-finish flooring, white countertops, gray cabinetry, and a large central island
Stainless steel French door refrigerator, built-in microwave, gray cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware, light-toned wood-finish flooring, and white countertops
Integrated farmhouse sink with a gooseneck faucet and views of the Haw River.
Bright, open living space flooded with natural light through expansive multi-panel glass doors and windows
Wide maple flooring with expansive sliding glass doors, a modern ceiling fan, and a kitchen featuring a large island, stainless steel appliances, and sleek cabinetry. Remote controlled screens to enjoy leaving the wide door completely open.
Vaulted ceiling with a contemporary ceiling fan, wide maple flooring, and a fireplace with a black marble surround. You can't help, but see the Haw River.
High ceilings with a ceiling fan, maple flooring, custom closet with brushed nickel hardware, expansive windows with River views.
Maple flooring, custom closet, with full bathroom
Bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower, stone pebble shower floor, tiled shower walls, a vanity with a white countertop and integrated sink, and wood-finish flooring
Custom laundry room conveniently located on main level next to the "dog shower"room off the garage!
Wash your pooches in this perfectly placed shower mud room! Pebble-tiled shower floor with a circular drain, chrome wall-mounted shower fixtures, and light-toned wall tiling
Lower-level paradise with an outdoor heated infinity pool with a dark tile finish, hot tub, sauna and covered area when you need it.
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Multi-level deck with cable railings and exterior staircase
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Wooded grounds featuring mature hardwood trees, natural leaf-covered pathways, walking trails along the river front
Rocky riverfront with scattered boulders and lush foliage
Riverfront property featuring natural rock formations, and dense deciduous tree lines
Bedroom at Ground Level with Full bath also shown in photos as Exercise Room.
Ground Level Exercise room also shown in photos as a bedroom.
Ground level glass-enclosed steam shower with subway tile surround, built-in bench, and rainfall showerhead.
Ground level Steam Shower enclosure featuring subway tile walls, a built-in bench, and a handheld shower head
This barn is not an ordinary barn! Currently outfitted for woodworking, a workout room and area upstairs perfect for guests. Wood-sided with a metal roof, deck, and a gravel driveway, surrounded by mature trees and lush greenery.
Modern wood-finish exterior with standing seam metal roof, attached covered carport with timber beam supports, and single-car garage with dark finish door
Spacious workshop featuring concrete flooring, recessed ceiling lighting, wood-finish cabinetry with ample storage, a central work table, and multiple service doors providing convenient access
Have overflow of guests? Guests can have their own little slice of Heaven upstairs in the barn! Guests can enjoy "getting away" to their own little completely outfitted spot including a spacious deck to listen to the river and birdwatch!
Have overflow of guests? Guests can have their own little slice of Heaven upstairs in the barn! Guests can enjoy "getting away" to their own little completely outfitted spot including a spacious deck to listen to the river and birdwatch!
Ground level of the barn: Spacious room featuring recessed lighting, expansive multi-pane windows, and durable floor mats. This room also makes for a perfect artist's dream as it is west-facing.
Glass-enclosed shower, white subway tile shower surround, dark wood-finish vanity with stone countertop, polished chrome fixtures, and an oval vanity mirror
Deck off of Barn featuring wood-finish flooring and railing. Enjoy "getting away" at this little retreat at the retreat listening to birds or the river!
Expansive green space featuring mature trees, wooded areas, and a detached outbuilding with a window
Enjoy a true camp fire lovers spot placed between the garden and the barn with an outer ring of strategically placed Haw River boulders to form a Native American Medicine Wheel.
Aerial showing the placement of the incredibly neat yurt with fenced yard, the barn and the residence all along the Haw River.
Yurt structure featuring a conical roof and blue exterior walls
What guest would NOT want to say they stayed at a Yurt? Your guests have so many options! Yurt featuring a blue and beige exterior, a brown wood deck, and a white entrance door, with fenced yard perfect for your favorite pets.
Circular structure with a canvas-style roof, an expansive surrounding deck, multiple windows, and a metal security fence perfect for your four legged friends.
Just below the Yurt: Outdoor entertaining space featuring a circular fire pit with stone surround, paver patio, curved seating wall, and mature wooded backdrop perfect for gathering or just quiet moments alone listening to the river so close by.
Open-concept living space featuring radiant-beam Yurt ceiling with skylighting, wood-finish flooring throughout, and sage green accent walls, with kitchen and bathroom.
Vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams, wood-finish flooring, stainless steel refrigerator, light wood cabinetry with granite countertops, and a ceiling fan with integrated lighting
Full bath with stacked laundry. Exposed wood beam ceiling, wood-finish flooring, built-in shelving and drawers.
Yurt full bath and stacked laundry in case your guests decide to stay a while!
Just between the Yurt and the outdoor firepit area and barn: enjoy the fenced garden area, large detached wooden shed.
Enter this custom powered "Paces Mill" gate and get ready to exhale and leave the world behind. Beautiful hardwoods and flowers, a pond with lily pads lead you to this custom, Paces Mill River front haven.
Riverside property featuring extensive outdoor decking, a metal roof, and lush surrounding trees
Rooftop solar panel array, rectangular swimming pool, integrated spa, expansive deck, and gravel driveway
Multi-level residence featuring solar panels, a metal roof, multiple outdoor balconies, a swimming pool, and extensive surrounding greenery
Description
A Majestic Haven on the Haw. Welcome to an extraordinary riverside sanctuary less than 20 minutes from the heart of Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina. This gated almost 22-acre estate, gracing the banks of the majestic Haw River, seamlessly blends luxury living with natural splendor. The property features nearly a mile of private riverside trails, perfect for hiking or accessing the river for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing--with abundant bass, carp, crappie, sunfish, and bluegill. This enchanting refuge teems with wildlife. Deer regularly graze the grounds, while otters and beavers make their home along the riverbank. Bird enthusiasts will marvel at the diverse avian population, including majestic bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, warblers, and kingfishers. You may never see such beautiful sunsets as you do right at the comfort of your own home. Your home is comparable to this natural environment's beauty. Built in 2020 and designed by acclaimed architect Arielle Schechter--recognized among Forbes Magazine's 200 Best Residential Architects of 2025--this contemporary masterpiece showcases sophisticated design that harmonizes with its stunning setting. Breathtaking views of what many consider the river's most picturesque section are displayed through expansive windows, seemingly dissolving the boundary between indoors and out. Environmental consciousness meets luxury in this near net-zero residence, featuring: * Rooftop solar array * Geothermal heating and cooling * Triple-glazed European passive house windows and doors * Advanced water catchment system with dual 5,000-gallon cisterns * Solar reflective shades The property's resort-like amenities include: * Infinity pool with spa * Sauna * Steam shower * Separate workshop building with exercise room and upstairs bonus room * Private yurt with fenced yard. This secluded residential resort offers an unparalleled living experience that must be seen to be truly appreciated.
Details
| MLS # | 10197637 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Year | 2020 |
| Days On Site | 35 |
| Listing Provided By | RE/MAX United | Laura Whayne |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,874 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Car Port | Yes |
| Basement | Y |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | R-5 |
| Acreage | 21.18 |
| Water Front | Navigable Water, River Front, Wate |
| Property View | Forest, River, Trees, Woods, Water |
Interior
| Interior Features | Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Bidet, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Whirlpool Tub, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Walk-in Shower, Bathtub Only |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Geothermal, Zoned |
| Fireplace Features | Bath, Fire Pit, Gas, Glass Doors, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Propane, Raised Hearth, See Remarks, Wood Burning Stove |
| Fireplaces Total | 2 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Laundry Features | Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink |
| Rooms Total | 6 |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Fire Pit, Garden, Gray Water System, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal, Other |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Features | Bluff, Back Yard, Cleared, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Level, Meadow, Many Trees, Native Plants, Rock Outcropping, Secluded, Sloped Down, Views, Waterfront, Wooded, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared, Flood Plains, Deeded Waterfront |
| Waterfront Features | Navigable Water, River Front, Waterfront, Private Ownership |
| View | Forest, River, Trees/Woods, Water |
| Construction Materials | Concrete, Frame, See Remarks, Synthetic Stucco |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Security Gate, Security System |
| Door Features | Sliding Doors |
| Window Features | Screens, Solar Screens, Triple Pane Windows |
| Patio And Porch Features | Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio |
| Pool Features | In Ground, Infinity, Outdoor Pool, Private, Pool/Spa Combo |
| Spa Features | Heated, In Ground, Private |
Parking
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Aggregate, Additional Parking, Attached, Detached, Direct Access, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Parking Pad, Private, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage |
Location
| Waterfront Features | Navigable Water, River Front, Waterfront, Private Ownership |
|---|
Utilities
| Utilities | Propane, Underground Utilities, Water Connected, Septic Connected |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
Taxes
| Tax Assessed Value | 794334 |
|---|---|
| Tax Legal Description | REV MAINLAND TRACT BK 2015 PG 202 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
Other
| Accessibility Features | No |
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Area Information
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham |
| City | Pittsboro |
| Zip Code | 27312 |
| Area | Chatham |
| Community Name | Not in a Subdivision |
| School District | Chatham - Northwood High |
| Elementary School | Chatham - Perry W Harrison Eleme |
| High School | Chatham - Northwood High |
| Listing VS Median (in Not in a Subdivision) | |
Price: $2,900,000 low | high Med: $308,000 sqft: 2,874 low | high Med: 1,502 $ / sqft: $1,009 low | high Med: $205 On site: 35 low | high Med: 127 | |
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| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham |
| City | Pittsboro |
| Zip Code | 27312 |
| Area | Chatham |
| Community Name | Not in a Subdivision |
| School District | Chatham - Northwood High |
| Elementary School | Chatham - Perry W Harrison Eleme |
| High School | Chatham - Northwood High |
| Listing VS Median (in Not in a Subdivision) | |
Price: $2,900,000 low | high Med: $308,000 sqft: 2,874 low | high Med: 1,502 $ / sqft: $1,009 low | high Med: $205 On site: 35 low | high Med: 127 | |
Listing Updated: November 9, 2026 at 9:37:36 PM PST