Located in Chapel Hill, Colony Lake has been developed since the 1980s through the early 90s. This charming subdivision full of beautiful trees is a mixture of townhomes, single-family homes, and duplexes. Colony Lake homes for sale are pet-friendly and come with amenities that include a central private lake, playgrounds, tennis courts and lush greenspaces. Colony Lake homes for sale are just as beautiful as this neighborhood is convenient. With easy access to major thoroughfares, Chapel Hill's free bus service, and close proximity to UNC or Duke University, Colony Lake is a great place to start your home buying journey.

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Colony Lake homes for sale are an excellent option for anyone looking for a starter home or an affordable and mature neighborhood. If a white house with Colonial shutter windows and a red door speaks to you, you've come to the right place since many of the homes found in this quaint neighborhood are reminiscent of this iconic Americana style.

Since Colony Lake real estate is mature, so too are the elegant trees that outline the lots and dot the neighborhood streets. Though this is a close-knit neighborhood, the lots are still big enough for home owners to have a moderate sized garden.

Colony Lake single-family homes for sale range from one-level rancher styles to traditional two-story floor plans. These homes come with 3-4 bedrooms and bathrooms. Larger homes have lovely sundecks and porches. Some homes have screened-in porches for those hotter North Carolinian months. Depending on which part of the neighborhood you find your new home in, some properties have direct access to the private lake where you can enjoy a nice walk-about your neighborhood.

Colony Lake duplexes are well-kept and have come with one car garages, 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, updated kitchens with new appliances, freshly painted interiors, hardwood floors, and screened porches. Town homes have plenty of space boasting 9-foot ceilings. The neighborhood also has private tennis courts for residents.

Since these homes range from the upper $100,000s to $300,000s, these properties are great starter homes. In fact, some graduates from UNC and Duke University end up buying their first home in this neighborhood. Colony Lake real estate is also a great place to find an income generator, as plenty of mature students would benefit from being so close to campus. UNC and Duke University are located 10 minutes down the road from your Colony Lake doorstep.

Life in Colony Lake

Life in Colony Lake Colony Lake is a well-planned neighborhood in a peaceful setting next to a private lake. For anyone commuting, one of the best aspects of investing here is not only the lovely homes but also having access to the Chapel Hill bus line. Getting to places could never be easier or more affordable!

Situated a few blocks away from the main thorough-fair Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard and easy access to the i-40 allows for residents to find all of their shopping and dining needs. Lowe’s Home Improvement, Walmart SuperCenter, Best Buy, The Home Depot and Trader Joes can be found moments away from home. More shopping is located in the center of Chapel Hill at various malls like University Place, Meadowmont Village, Eastgate Crossing, and Glen Lennox Shopping Center.

Colony Lake is also close to Research Triangle Park (RTP), the No.1 largest research park in the country. It's a profound place where research communities come together and invent the future, providing meaningful jobs and quality education. Some amazing innovation has come out of here and is home to top employers like Lenovo, IBM Corporation, and Credit Suisse.

Chapel Hill Aquatic Center and Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA can be found 15 minutes away from home. Private tennis courts and parks can be found at Colony Lake.


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