Concept
Briar Chapel is master planned community of over 1,500 acres located just outside of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The community has been designed to protect and celebrate the natural environment through the use of smart planning and building processes. 900 aces of parks and open space have been protected and will be forever enjoyed by the residents of Briar Chapel.
The planning of such a large community brought out the best in the developer, Newland Homes. They have made several very responsible decisions, surrounded around the idea of building a truly eco-conscious community. They include:
- The preservation of hundreds of acres of trees; and design of streets, to keep current tree beds intact
- An extensive system of parks and trails, designed to promote outdoor activity and environmental awareness
- Water management strategies, which includes the use of gray water for community irrigation, and retention of storm water
- Native landscaping is used for residences and community amenities, which dramatically limits the amount of water needed to keep the community looking beautiful
All homes at Briar Chapel will be built according to the local Green Building Initiative standards. The homes will be significantly more energy efficient than a comparably built home.
A non-profit organization, Briar Chapel Life, has been established to promote the communities social and cultural activities, education, and environmental pursuits.
Neighborhood
Amenities at Briar Chapel are extensive to say the least. The community has created indoor and outdoor spaces which promote community gathering, learning, play, and relaxation.
Activity centers around the impressive LEED Certified clubhouse, which contains a fitness center, two pools, sports facilities, and meeting rooms. For outdoor enthusiasts, Briar Chapel features dozens of neighborhood parks designed for everything from play to quiet reflection. In the center of the community is a large 66 acre park, featuring sports fields, wildlife observation, and fire pits. There are also 24 miles of trails that wind throughout the communities 900+ acres of open space. A competitive mountain bike system is available for the most ambitious of riders.
Other neat features include a natural amphitheater, which makes a wonderful place to watch concerts or outdoor plays. In the center of town, residents can also take frequent advantage of a marketplace, which features shops and restaurants.
The neighborhood offers several schools within walking distance of many homes. There is an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. There are also some charter school options as well.
For more information on the community amenities or schools, use the buttons above to request a full information packet about the Briar Chapel area.
Homes
All homes at Briar Chapel will meet the standards of the green home builders of the triangle, Green Building Initiative. In short, that means more efficient homes, with higher indoor air quality, and higher quality construction. Living in a Briar Chapel home will translate into a noticeable reduction in monthly energy costs.
There are several builders to choose from at Briar Chapel, and residents can pick between purchasing a pre-built home, or building on the home site they selected. Current home inventory ranges from 1,400 to nearly 4,000 square feet, and from 2 bed/2 bath to 4bed/4.5 bath.
Homes are available in ranch and two story plans. In general, homes feature large front porches, and abundant windows for natural light. For an extensive listing of homes available, including floorplans, and photos, please use the request listings button at the top of the page.
Transportation
Briar Chapel is located 7 miles south of downtown Chapel Hill. Most of the transportation outside of the community will be by automobile. Interstate 15 is just a few blocks from the community, and the surrounding tows Pittsboro and Chapel Hill are all within a 10 minute drive.
Briar Chapel - Green Homes
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